Principal Research Fellow in Electricity Markets and Systems / Research Director

Job title:

Principal Research Fellow in Electricity Markets and Systems / Research Director

Company:

University College London

Job description

About us The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources (BSEER) is a world-leading school on sustainability transformations in research and teaching. The UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources (ISR) delivers world-leading research, teaching and engagement on the sustainable use of global resources. ISR’s mission is to provide evidence, expertise, and training to respond to climate change and support sustainable transitions for people and planet.About the role We are recruiting a Principal Research Fellow in Electricity Markets and Investment, with core responsibility as Research Director for a new Centre on Net Zero Market Design, being launched in July 2024 based on corporate philanthropic contributions.Reporting to and working closely with Michael Grubb, Professor of Energy and Climate Change and the Centre’s overall Director; working Claudia Brown, Research Fellow at the Centre, together with other researchers on electricity systems and markets across BSEER. Likely also contributing to projects on electricity market reform in the EU and in China. The Centre and related projects are primarily funded by a mix of government and philanthropic sources.The successful candidate will act as Research Director for the Centre, to conduct, oversee, and communicate research on approaches to market design for net zero electricity systems and related approaches to securing low carbon investment, initially in the UK but potentially internationally. The role will have a significant component of engagement with the Centre’s Funders and Advisory Board, including UK officials involved in electricity market reform. The post-holder would also contribute to teaching a new Masters module on Electricity Systems and Markets.The post is available from 01 October 2024 for 30 months in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available.A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact [email protected]. If you have specific questions about the role please contact Michael Grubb, [email protected].UCL welcomes applications from international applicants and has licence to sponsor individuals who require a visa. This is dependent on the post and candidate meeting eligibility requirements for visa sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation.About you The successful candidate should have PhD or equivalent experience in disciplines directly relevant to energy/electricity market design and operation (at least MSc plus equivalent experience) and a strong record of relevant publications. Experience of UK and European electricity market design and operations and would be an asset, along with knowledge and experience surrounding commercial electricity contract design and/or trading, and experience with engaging with policy makers and policy-making and advisory processes (e.g. calls for evidence) in the UK and Europe. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary energy team would be desirable.What we offer As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme:Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.Available documents

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Location

North West London

Job date

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 06:24:34 GMT

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