Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Heat Network Regulation

This new full time post is available from immediately on a fixed term basis until 31 December 2025.

The post

The Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support the work of Peter Connor. This post is available immediately through to 31 December 2025. The role will support work on the Integrated Heating and Cooling project, specifically it will develop existing work to explore potential for lessons from overseas regulation of heat networks to be applied in the UK.

The post holder will work with Peter Connor at Exeter and research partners at Cardiff University to manage the production of research outputs.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Cornwall

Further information

For further information please contact Prof. Peter Connor, e-mail P.M.Connor@exeter.ac.uk. 

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