Research Assistant in Just Energy Systems

<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p></p><div>We are seeking a full-time Research Assistant in Just Energy Systems to join the Energy and Power research group at the Department of Engineering Science (Osney).&#160; The post is funded by the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) programme and the Strategic Hydrogen Integration for Effective Low-Carbon Development (SHIELD) in Ukraine project and is fixed-term until 31 March 2026.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>CCG is a &#163;95m UK ODA-funded research&#160;programme running until March 2030, helping developing countries take a path of low carbon development whilst simultaneously unlocking profitable investment in green infrastructure,&#160;opening up&#160;new markets and supporting delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).&#160;SHIELD is a &#163;1.7m FCDO-funded research initiative that focuses on assessing the potential of green hydrogen and ammonia within Ukraine&#8217;s energy system.&#160;The successful candidate will join the Energy and Power Group and support the team&#8217;s work on place-based decision-making, with a particular focus on equitable energy planning and energy access.&#160;</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The ethos of EPG is focused on developing individuals to reach their goals, developing real- world tools and techniques for sustainable energy systems and to celebrate diversity. A hybrid working pattern is normal practice for the group, along with a range of other benefits including:</div><br> <ul><br> <li>An excellent contributory pension scheme</li><br> <li>38 days&#8217; annual leave</li><br> <li>Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services</li><br> <li>Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans</li><br> <li>Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs</li><br> </ul><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>You should hold a relevant first degree, possess sufficient specialist knowledge in energy systems or energy access, and its application to policy and/or economic analysis, and be proficient in Python programming, data analytics, energy systems modelling, geospatial and computational methods.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Informal enquiries may be addressed to Gemma Watson &#160;(email: gemma.watson@eng.ox.ac.uk)</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>For more information about working at the Department, see&#160;www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>Only online applications received before midday on <strong>20&#160;May 2025</strong> can be considered. You will be required to upload a 2-page supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV (3-pages maximum) and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Interviews&#160;will take place on 30 May and 2 June 2025.</div><br> <div>&#160;</div><br> <div>The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</div> </div>