Postdoctoral Research Fellow (UK Energy Research Centre)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (UK Energy Research Centre)
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Grade UE07: 40497 to 48149 per annum prorata if part time
CAHSS/ School of Social and Political Science
Fulltime: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 29 months
The Opportunity:
You willconduct research into the development and delivery of neighbourhoodbased energy retrofit and heat decarbonisation programmes with a focus on relational and placebased aspects. This will involve working with communities and delivery agencies toreview interventionsdeliverymechanisms outcomes andthe role of sociocultural relationsin one or more UK case study location.
This position offers an experienced researcher the opportunity to join the internationallyleading multidisciplinary UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC).UKERC has occupied a unique space in the UKs energy research landscape since 2004 creating and applying interdisciplinary whole systems research to provide high quality and timely evidence and analysis and deliver impact. In its fifth phase () UKERC will focus on the multifaceted challenge of delivering the energy transition; conducting a programme of interdisciplinary research on how to transition to a sustainable and inclusive net zero energy system whilst enhancing security and affordability and working with key stakeholders to provide analysis and insights relevant to the challenges facing decisionmakers in government industry and civil society helping accelerate an equitable transition.
This post is fixed term for 29 months from 1 July 2025.
This post is advertised as full time (35 hours per week) but we are open to considering parttime and flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a noncontractual basis) that combines a mix of remote within the UK and regular oncampus working.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- A PhD (or equivalent professional qualification) awarded or near completion in a relevant social science (sociologyenvironmental psychologyenergy geography/policy and/or science and technology studies) with training or skills relevant to the project.
- Expertise in social science research methods including surveys focus groups and interviews with publics/community groups; policy and practitioner expert interviews; and thematic analysis.
- Research expertise in energy and society especially retrofit heat decarbonisation and domestic energy use.
- Knowledge of the current UK landscape of energy retrofit and heat decarbonization including novel financing approaches.
- Track record of relevant high quality academic research and publication.
- Ability to engage citizens and community groups and communicate in an accessible manner.
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary ofper annum pro rata if part time
- 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 familyfriendly initiatives and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff 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.
Championing equality diversity and inclusion:
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on ourright to work webpages(opens new browser tab).
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Offices English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Please note if the role is offered on a parttime basis it may result in sponsorship being dependant on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant or the role no longer meeting the Home Offices criteria for sponsorship.
Key dates to note:
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Closing date for applications is 2 June 2025.
Interviews will typically be held 23 weeks after the closing date.
Employment Type
Full-Time
