Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.
The School of Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University is seeking to appoint a part-time analyst (0.1fte) for 14 months fixed term to join an exciting research and innovation project jointly funded by Innovate UK and the South Korean government to contribute to the development of optimisation and simulation models for better connecting ports and ships.
You will act as an analyst to assist on the development of optimisation algorithms for shipping voyage, including assistance on the process of gathering data and integration.
You are expected to work closely with other partners to understand their research and development within the project, and to identify any area that we can provide assistance with.
Working with the team, you will also engage with industry partners to gather necessary data for the research. This may also include working with the LJMU simulators to create new simulation scenarios and/or collect data from the simulator.
It is expected that you will have demonstrable experience with developing optimisation algorithms for maritime. Experience communicating with external partners, especially those in marine/maritime industry, is also desirable.
Informal enquiries may be made to Prof Trung Thanh Nguyen, email: T.T.Nguyen@ljmu.ac.uk
In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.
This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.
If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.
LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.
Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata)

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