Job title
Research
Fellow in Energy Transitions, – Ref:1827936
Duties and Responsibilities
To build, critique and
apply system dynamics energy models, and other approaches that can be used in
socio-technical energy transitions (STET) modelling.
To complete key tasks
and outcomes in the O-STET,NAVIGATE, EnergyRev and UKERC projects, including
publishing and disseminating findings.
To be a core member of
the energy systems theme of the UCL Energy Institute Location: Central House,
14 Upper Woburn Place, London WC1H 0NN.
The post is for 24
months in the first instance, further funding to support the post may be
available. We would expect the successful candidate to develop their career and
contribute to further research proposals in this area.
Required Skills:
A PhD in a quantitative discipline in behavioural science, economics, business studies, engineering, or another quantitative field of the social or physical sciences
Evidence of experience
in system dynamics modelling. Ideally this would be applied to electricity and
energy systems analysis, but experience in other policy fields is also of
interest.
Experience in data
analysis, relevant programming languages, and software. Ideally this would
include VENSIM as a key analytical environment.
Ability to work
harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds
Ability to communicate
clearly both orally and in writing, with students, academic and administrative
staff at all levels
An ability to engage in
stakeholder debates and to integrate observed behaviour into research, teaching
and enterprise activity
Ability to communicate
to key stakeholders in government, industry and wider society
Commitment to UCL’s
policy for equal opportunity
Location:
Central
London
Salary range:
Grade 7,
£35,965 – £43,470
URL to host organization:
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/energy/news/2019/sep/energy-institute-hiring-research-fellow-energy-transitions
