UE07: £39,347 to £46,974
CAHSS / School of Social and Political Science
Full-time (35 hours per week)
Fixed-term: 36 months from 1 July 2024
We are looking for a postdoctoral Research Fellow with expertise in energy and society, especially co-ordination of demand-side flexibility and the governance of energy and climate policy, to join the UKRI-funded Electric Power Innovation for a Carbon-free Society (EPICS) global centre.
The Opportunity:
You will conduct research into the conditions under which energy policymakers, regulators, and grid operators can accelerate the delivery of demand-side flexibility, including consideration of equity impacts. You will also work with UK and global EPICS researchers and contribute to integrating social science into the centre.
This position offers an experienced researcher the opportunity to join a new global research centre to undertake research on the policy and governance challenges of integrating demand-side flexibility into decarbonised energy grids.
This post is fixed term for 36 months from 1 July 2024.
This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A PhD (or equivalent professional qualification and/or experience), awarded or near completion, in a relevant social science (economic sociology, energy policy and/or science and technology studies), with training or skills relevant to the project
- Expertise in social science research methods including policy and practitioner expert interviews and thematic analysis, surveys, and use of archival data sources.
- Research expertise in energy and society, especially co-ordination of demand-side flexibility and the governance of energy and climate policy.
- Knowledge of the current UK landscape of grid integration and demand-side flexibility.
- Track record of relevant high quality academic research and publication.
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £39,347 - £46,974
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new page) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
As part of your application, please submit a CV and covering letter that addresses your suitability for the role.
Informal questions about this post can be directed to the Hiring Manger, Dr Jess Britton, Principal Investigator, via email at Jess.Britton@ed.ac.uk.
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