Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow (Ref. P87573)

Salary Details

The starting salary for Associate will be from £32,411 on Grade E. For Fellow it will be from £40,745 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

Package Details

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

Two full time posts are available immediately on a permanent basis. 

Summary of the role

The Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy wishes to recruit two researchers to join the Centre for Energy and Environment (the Centre), a small but long-standing research group specialising in aspects of the built environment with a focus on energy, low carbon buildings and related areas. Researchers at the Centre are engaged in applied research and consultancy in the public and private sector.

Successful applicants will work closely with other members of the team and with external clients to develop research proposals, undertake research and analysis, and present results in a variety of formats including technical reports and presentations.

Work carried out at the Centre with public and private sector clients is varied and can identify primary sources of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, and shape subsequent emissions reduction strategies. Within the public sector, research at the Centre has contributed directly to decision and policy making on energy and carbon emissions in local and national government.

Research at the Centre is often conducted over relatively short timescales (weeks/months rather than years), and draws on data from government bodies, published research or more directly using our own monitoring and assessment capabilities. While research is often desk-based, travel to sites and meetings may also be required.

About you

The successful applicant will be effective as a researcher and as a communicator and possess a PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study.

You will be familiar with the climate change agenda including primary causes, options for mitigation and adaptation, and be aware of current policies. You will be expected to have  technical knowledge in one or more areas of interest to the Centre such as low carbon planning and construction, renewable energy, energy efficiency, demand management, transport or waste. Other relevant technical expertise will be considered if it enhances the services that the group currently offers.

Much of the work carried out at the Centre is data driven and you will be expected to have skills in data processing and analysis as well as the ability to distil complex or multi-faceted problems into component parts in order to prioritise actions and responses. As part of a small but dedicated team, you should be comfortable working independently or a part of a group. You should also be willing to develop new skills and expertise where there are benefits to the Centre and its clients.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings). 

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.  Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us.  Read about our world leading research on Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

-        41 days leave per year

-        options for flexible working

-        numerous discounts at leading retailers

-        onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme

-        sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy

-        stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Tony Norton by email at A.D.S.Norton@exeter.ac.uk .

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