Research Fellow in Energy and Transport Modelling

Job title:

Research Fellow in Energy and Transport Modelling

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University College London

Job description

About us The UCL Energy Institute hosts a world-leading research group focused on the decarbonisation of the shipping sector. The shipping research group undertakes research to support the above using models of the shipping system, shipping big data, and social science analysis of the policy and commercial structure of the shipping system. The research group’s multi-disciplinary work is underpinned by state-of-the-art data supported by rigorous models and research practices, which makes it have a cutting edge on three key areas; using big data to understand drivers of shipping emissions, using models to explore shipping’s transition to a zero emissions future and providing interpretation to key decision makers in the policy and industry stakeholder space.Within the UCL Energy Institute, the research group’s mission is to accelerate the transition to an equitable, globally sustainable energy system through world-class shipping research, education and policy support. More details can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/energy/research/shipping and www.shippingandoceans.comUCL is part of a consortium of eight universities leading on the maritime component of TransiT, a new UK research hub dedicated to digital twinning for transport decarbonisation. TransiT brings together 8 leading universities and 67 industry partners and was formed through an EPSRC and Stakeholder commitment of £46M. In addition, this national Hub as one of UKRIs largest investments into digital twinning, is responsible for supporting the coordination of other strategic investments into digital twinning, towards securing UK capability and capacity building in digital Twinning for critical networks and services.About the role The Research Fellow will be leading the digital twin modelling related to maritime transport (freight and passenger) decarbonisation as part of a multi-university consortium funded by the UKRI. As part of the team, the post-holder will ensure that a wide range of impactful digital twin research and simulation applications can be implemented by designing and developing appropriate software solutions and architectures, communicating across the diverse specialist TransiT teams to ensure these approaches are accessible and maintainable for all.The successful candidate will be based in the shipping and oceans research group at the UCL Energy Institute, led by Dr Tristan Smith and Dr Nishatabbas Rehmatulla. The individual will also be supporting the group’s modelling around shipping emissions and other models. They will work in a multi-disciplinary team and where possible also support several ongoing commercial and policy consultancy projects. They should have an enthusiasm for working in multidisciplinary environments alongside physical scientists, social scientists and economists to achieve joint research goals, as well as supporting MSc programmes and PhD students in the shipping group.

This post is available for 4 years in the first instance.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 candidate will have a PhD degree in one of the following disciplines: energy systems, data analytics, quantitative methods, mathematics, engineering or other relevant discipline, have commensurate research which includes programming such as Python, R, MATLAB, or other similar programs and experience in using simulation/optimisation models and advanced data handling techniques e.g. machine-learning techniques, statistics.As part of the TransiT project the candidate will be required to work with a large cohort of researchers and within the project’s plan, therefore requiring the ability to meet deadlines whilst conducting high quality research. The candidate will be working in a multi-disciplinary research environment and should have the ability to integrate knowledge from different disciplines.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/reward-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 Black, Asian and 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

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:20:57 GMT

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