The Green Hydrogen Lab (GHLab), Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kathmandu University, has several ongoing research projects and activities. These projects aim for academic and research engagement with a broad interest in knowledge development in the value chain, emphasizing the production, storage, and end-use of Green Hydrogen as a future and alternative fuel for Nepal.
GHLab has different externally funded research projects in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) and Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG). Highly competitive and qualified result-oriented professionals are hereby invited to apply for the following positions for project outcome deliveries in an integrated manner.
| Positions | Nos. | Eligibility |
| Research Assistant | 1 |
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical) with a minimum 3.0 CGPA or equivalent Minimum six months of professional research/project experience in clean fuel/energy systems. |
| Intern Research Assistant | 2 |
Undergraduate student currently enrolled in third/fourth year of school of Engineering, Kathmandu University (Preferably Mechanical (Automobile)/Chemical/Electrical Engineering) Strong Academic background and relevant research interest) |
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant experience in applied research in energy and process engineering.
- Demonstrated capabilities in planning and executing experimental research, data collection, processing, and scientific writing.
- Demonstrated management skills in research projects.
Position Details.
- Primary workplace: Green Hydrogen Lab, Kathmandu University
- Major Responsibilities
i. Research Assistant: Planning and executing applied research and laboratory activities. Coordination and supervision of externally funded projects and academic activities. Resource management, monitoring, and evaluation of the projects. Development of research proposals and reports, writing technical articles and papers.
Position: Full-time, 6 months contract with possibilities of extension
ii. Intern Research Assistant: Support in the general project administration, finance, procurement, and documentation of research activities of different externally funded projects. Assistance in the laboratory as well as project research activities.
Position: Part-time, 3 monthly contract with possibilities of extension
Salary and benefits will be as per the rules and regulations of Kathmandu University and the norms of Green Hydrogen Lab.
Eligible candidates are requested to send a cover letter stating the motivation for the applied position with a CV, copies of academic certificates, citizenship, recommendations, and experience/other competencies in a single pdf file to ghlab@ku.edu.np no later than 20 September 2023, 4:00 PM NST. Incomplete and incompatible applications will not be processed. Only the shortlisted applicants will be notified of the further selection process.
