Research Assistant/Research Fellow - 15742

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade R1

Research Assistant: from £35,490 to £37,488 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £38,532 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.

Research Fellow: from £39,607 to £44,240 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £46,771 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Fixed-term (12 months)

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home.

The new appointment will be associated with the internationally recognised Brunel Interdisciplinary Power Systems (BIPS) Research Centre within the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. The College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences (CEDPS) is one of the largest and most successful in the UK, with close to 5,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Electronic and Electrical Engineering is a vibrant and successful Department within CEDPS.

We are looking to recruit a Research Assistant/Research Fellow to work on an EPSRC-funded project based at Brunel University London entitled “Data-driven exploration of the carbon emissions impact of grid energy storage deployment and dispatch (DIGEST)”. The project involves 3 UK academic research partners and is coordinated by Dr Marko Aunedi on behalf of Brunel University London in the UK.

Applicants are expected to hold a PhD or be in near completion of PhD in an appropriate area and have expertise in one or more of the following areas: energy system modelling and optimisation, power system analysis, transmission and distribution system operation, energy storage, low-carbon energy technologies or other closely related areas. You will be a self-motivated, but highly collaborative researcher. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fluency in English and an ability to work independently are essential. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a good track record in project management, presenting their work, report writing and research publications. Outstanding candidates without a PhD, but having directly relevant research or practical experience are also welcome to apply.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 15 July 2024

Interviews will take place on week commencing 22 July 2024 in person.

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk.

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk.

Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.

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