University of Cambridge
Research Assistant/Associate in Data Centre Energy Systems (Fixed Term)
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Research Assistant/Associate in AI and Data-Centre Energy Systems
Location
West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK
About the Role
This position involves conducting research on the energy, carbon, and water implications of AI computing and data-centre infrastructure. The role will develop quantitative and data-driven methods to link AI workloads and token generation with computing hardware, data-centre electricity demand, cooling requirements, grid carbon intensity, and local water-system conditions. The goal is to create engineering metrics, assessment frameworks, and operational strategies for more energy-efficient and low-carbon AI data centres.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research in the Power Electronics Research Group.
- Contribute to the Group's research on efficient electrical infrastructure for high-density computing.
- Develop quantitative and data-driven methods to link AI workloads and token generation with various energy systems.
Qualifications
- PhD Requirement: Must have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Information Engineering with a focus on AI computing and data-centre energy systems.
- Expertise: Knowledge of AI computing and data-centre energy systems, including AI workloads, power conversion and delivery, cooling and thermal management, grid interaction, and energy, carbon, and water performance.
- Skills: Proficiency in energy, carbon, and water assessment, quantitative modelling, large-scale data analysis, and computational tools such as Python, MATLAB, or equivalent.
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Experience
- Experience in applying quantitative and data-driven methods to one or more of the following areas: AI computing and data-centre energy systems; power systems or power electronics; cooling and thermal management; grid interaction; or energy, carbon, and water assessment.
- At least two accepted/published journal papers.
Appointment
- Research Assistant: £33,002 - £35,608
- Research Associate: £37,694 - £46,049
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Duration
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months in the first instance.
Application Process
- Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
- Ensure you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter, and a publication list in the Upload section of the online application.
- Submit your application by midnight on the closing date.
Contact Information
For any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Michyla Castle at mc2149@cam.ac.uk.
- Reference: Quote reference NM50691 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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