Post-Doctoral Researcher – Low Carbon Energy Technology and Policy Roadmaps

The ideal candidate should be a quantitative, analytical person with a PhD in engineering, science, or economics, and a proficiency and appetite for energy transition analysis and policy-relevant, multi-disciplinary research. Direct experience with energy models is required, and candidates experienced in energy systems simulation modelling frameworks such as TIMES or similar are particularly preferred. The applicant must display a broad understanding of the energy system and its interactions with wider society. Candidates must have knowledge of energy and climate policy. The candidate should be a skilled communicator with experience in policy analysis. Experience with visualization of energy modelling insights to varied audiences would be an advantage. Experience of writing for and engaging with different stakeholders is expected. Supervisory skills, leadership potential, stakeholder engagement experience and having raised and managed research funds will also be an advantage. The ideal candidate would have a track record of strong peer reviewed journal publications appropriate to their experience. Fluent written and spoken English is an essential requirement.