Senior Research Associate in Just Energy Systems

We are seeking a full-time Senior Research Associate in Just Energy Systems to
join the Energy and Power research group at the Department of Engineering
Science (Osney). The post is funded by the FCDO and is fixed-term to 31 March
2026 with the possibility of extension dependent on funding.





The successful candidate will join the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG)
programme and the Strategic Hydrogen Integration for Effective Low-Carbon
Development (SHIELD) in Ukraine project. CCG is a £95m UK ODA-funded research
programme running until March 2030, helping developing countries take a path
of low carbon development whilst simultaneously unlocking profitable
investment in green infrastructure, opening up new markets and supporting
delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SHIELD is a £1.7m FCDO-
funded research initiative that focuses on assessing the potential of green
hydrogen and ammonia within Ukraine’s energy system. You will be responsible
for working on complex engineering problems, such as infrastructure
development, system planning, and design specification in low- and middle-
income country (LMIC) contexts, working in fields of geospatial analysis,
development economics, electrical and transport system planning, system
modelling, multi-criteria decision analysis, data science, and machine
learning. You will perform stakeholder engagement and on-the-ground data
collection in LMIC contexts and manage relationships with high-level
government officials.





You should possess a relevant Ph.D/D.Phil with post-qualification research
experience, possess specialist knowledge of geospatial energy modelling and
optimization in Python and GIS, plus experience of stakeholder engagement
challenging geopolitical contexts. There is the possibility to underfill at
Grade 7 (£36,024- £44,263p.a.) if the candidate holds a relevant PhD/DPhil or
is near completion (please note that ‘near completion’ means that you must
have submitted your thesis) and has the relevant experience.





Informal enquiries may be addressed to Gemma Watson
(gemma.watson@eng.ox.ac.uk)





For more information about working at the Department, see



www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/





Only online applications received before midday on **19 March 2025** can be
considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting
statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how
past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the
details of two referees as part of your online application. Interviews are
expected to take place on 27th or 28th March 2025.





The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment
to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.