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# Research Assistant/Associate in Data Centre Energy Systems (Fixed Term)

- **Company:** University of Cambridge
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Salary:** £33,002.0 - £35,608.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data Centers, Information Engineering, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Data Analytics
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f0d3ef431f96395a

## About the Role

Applicants 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.

Applicants should have expertise and 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. They should also have skills in energy, carbon and water assessment, quantitative modelling and large-scale data analysis, with proficiency in Python, MATLAB or equivalent computational tools.

Applicants should have 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.

Applicants should have at least two accepted/published journal papers.



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