Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Smart SIP+
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Smart SIP+
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The fulltime starting salary is normally 42860.00 per annum with progression available in post to 46586.00 per annum.
Grade: UL
Full time fixed term contract role until 31 December 2027
Birmingham City University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position (up to 36 months) to support a pioneering project focused on the development and implementation of solarpowered irrigation and cold storage systems in Bangladesh. The primary aim of this project is to design and optimise a cold storage system utilising excess energy from solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays and to create innovative business models that address food security energy access and economic development for Bangladeshi farmers.
The candidate will work in the Business School and be integrated in the Global Environmental Challenges Research Group.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Collection Analysis and Reporting
- Design deskbased research methodologies for collation of opensource datasets including geospatial distribution of irrigation pumps (diesel electric grid SIP).
- Develop approaches to map farmscale cropping patterns seasonality climatic variations and local water conditions (surface and groundwater).
- Categorize crops by irrigation and postharvest needs including potential for waste valorisation (biogas/biofuel).
- Conduct surveys focus group discussions and workshops with local stakeholders to understand energy demands for cooling harvesting postharvest processing and other critical activities.
- Interrogate collected data with beneficiaries to reveal behavioral drivers perceptions and adoption barriers in the energywaterfood nexus.
- Synthesize findings into a structured P database PESTLE analysis reports and Requirements Analysis.
- Provide actionable insights to inform policymaking and strategic planning for energy interventions.
TechnoEconomic and SocioTechnical Analysis
- Gather field data throughout various seasons and diverse local conditions to assess performance metricsincluding energy use crop yield and socioeconomic impacts.
- Design and conduct Life Cycle Assessments identifying areas for improvement in system efficiency and sustainability.
- Conduct Socioeconomic and Technoeconomic analysis. Perform costbenefit and profit maximization modelling to establish financial viability for different technology configurations.
- Evaluate community engagement outcomes inclusive processes for marginalized groups and potential new enterprise/business models around the project.
Stakeholder engagement Capacity Building and Dissemination
- Support the coordination of focus groups open days and demonstration and training eventsensuring broad representation and gathering feedback from endusers and policymakers.
- Contribute to cocreating solutions and resources (e.g. trainthetrainer guides) to bolster technical proficiency and empowerment within rural communities.
- Prepare publications reports and policy briefs to influence sustainable energy practices and agricultural modernization.
You will have a PhD in Business Analytics Renewable Energy Data Science Environmental Science Agricultural Engineering Development Studies or a closely related discipline. You will also possess demonstrated expertise in data visualisation advanced simulation tools and analytical platforms such as HOMER. Your background will include strong capabilities in sociotechnical technoeconomic and life cycle assessment methodologies as well as proficiency in managing largescale datasets and mixedmethods research in energy systems or agricultural environments.
Desirable
You will have successfully coordinated complex multistakeholder projects ensuring timely delivery of highquality outcomes. Additionally you will bring proven leadership experience in managing interdisciplinary research teams engaging diverse stakeholders and effectively communicating research findings at academic conferences and policy forums. Experience collaborating closely with communities NGOs government agencies or industry partners in developingcountry contexts would be particularly advantageous. Familiarity with GIS data analytics tools and IoT applications in energy systems or agricultural environments will be advantageous.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit the following documents:
- A cover letter highlighting relevant experience skills and motivation for the position.
- A comprehensive curriculum vitae including a list of publications and contact information for three professional references.
At Birmingham City University we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. All staff are expected to understand and enact the Universitys commitment to ensuring equality diversity and inclusion in our employment practice and in all that we do. This commitment is enshrined in our Core Values and is detailed in our Equality Diversity and Inclusion in Employment Policy. The University values and celebrates the diversity of our staff and students; we welcome people from the many different backgrounds and life experiences that reflect the students and the citizens we serve. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and actively encourage unique contributions from underrepresented groups in respect of age disability sex gender or gender identity ethnicity race religion or belief sexual orientation or transgender status.
For further information about the project or the position please contact Dr. Shishank Shishank () or Prof. Navjot Sandhu ()
Join us in making a difference at Birmingham City University.
Birmingham City University is deeply committed to equality diversity and inclusivity at all levels in the organisation and to addressing underrepresentation in our workforce to ensure we are truly representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds and communities for this role and particularly welcome applications from Black Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.
The University is proudly Disability Confident. This means amongst other things that we commit to offering a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who fully meet the essential criteria for each role.
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Job Description Research Fellow
Employment Type
Full-Time
