Research Fellow

The Research Fellow will join the Centre of Energy, Power and Intelligent Control (EPIC) in the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at Queen's University Belfast.

The post holder will be a highly productive, ambitious and collaborative member of EPIC and will be expected to assist in the development of research proposals and the planning and delivery of the research activity specifically distributed optimal planning, operation and control of low carbon power and energy systems.

About the person:

Applicants must have, and your application must clearly demonstrate the following:

• That they have or are about to obtain a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering.
• That they have recent relevant experience to include:

• • Undertaking research in the area optimal operation of power and energy systems, e.g., distributed optimal operation of power and energy systems, electric vehicle integration, data analytics, etc.
  • A proven track record of using optimization methodologies and tools to carry out analyses, critical evaluations, and interpretations of case study results of optimal operation, planning and control of low carbon power and energy systems
  • Working effectively as part of a research team in the development and promotion of the research theme
  • Strong publication record commensurate with stage of career

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at our website.

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

To view more information and to apply please visit our website.

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