Research Assistant

Sustainability

Job description

  • Carry out critical literature review in the related field of research;
  • Develop, test and produce sample of non-woven natural fiber mats to achieve appropriate physical, mechanical (including thermal) characteristics.
  • Develop, test, optimize and produce non-woven fiber mat-based composite panels with appropriate mechanical and thermal characteristics;
  • Assist in retrofitting of the container-based houses/offices with suitable passive/active measures;
  • Prepare and install the instrumentation, including sensors and data loggers, for collecting specific parameters on the indoor/exterior conditions and performance of the container systems;
  • Perform building energy and dynamic simulations to analyze the system performance;
  • Conduct data collection, processing and analysis;
  • Prepare regular progress reports and a final comprehensive technical report;
  • Assist in the presentation of results obtained.
  • Perform any other cognate duties as defined by the Project Leader and by the collaborators from the University of Mauritius.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

  • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, or BEng (Hons) Mechatronics Engineering with at least a Second Class Second Division Honors degree.
  • Good communication skills including technical report writing.
  • Knowledge of basic statistics and statistical analysis of experimental data.
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
  • Ability to work within agreed timelines and to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Willingness to acquire further knowledge/skills in current areas of competencies as well as to learn new concepts outside current areas of competencies.

Workplace Type: Onsite

Location: Port Louis

Employment Type: Full Time

Deadline: 31 January 2025

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