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Research Fellow in Energy, Energy Efficiency and Energy Analytics

Energy and Climate Change Division 

We are seeking a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work on a variety of projects addressing energy, energy efficiency and relevant data analytics. The post will be based within the Energy and Climate Change Division (ECCD) at the University of Southampton, on a fixed-term contract. 

The research will focus on:

  • Undertaking research and analyses in energy studies including demand & emissions reductions and their future projections for various projects in the built environment. 
  • Undertake coordination of research including field work and projects’ outcomes with internal/external stakeholders.
  • Generating publications of research outputs at the appropriate academic level for the assigned projects and undertaking the organisation and management of events, and engagement activities.

You will be based within ECCD at the University’s Boldrewood Innovation Campus, and you will be embedded within a professional network of academics and researchers addressing the energy studies at different scales including cities, towns and districts. More information about ECCD projects can be found at www.energy.soton.ac.uk 

We offer a generous renumeration package, an attractive research environment, the latest facilities and access to a variety of staff development opportunities. 

You are invited to contact Professor Bakr Bahaj (a.s.bahaj@soton.ac.uk) or Prof Patrick James (paj1@soton.ac.uk) for further information about this position in advance of submitting your application. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the ethos in the School of Engineering. We give full consideration to applicants who wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has onsite childcare facilities and we foster a good work-life balance. We also offer a mentorship programme and the school runs a women-oriented network event on a bi-weekly basis.

The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. We are committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university, with the principles of sustainability embedded into all aspects of our individual and collective work, in our business planning, policy-making, and professional activities.

The university reserves the right to close the job window when sufficient and appropriate applicants are in place.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Further details:

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.


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Job Details
Section
Civil, Maritime & Environmental Engineering
Location:
Boldrewood Campus
Salary
£36,130 to £44,128 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 24 months
Closing Date:
Monday 14 July 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
3138725DA
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