Research Fellow - School of Chemical Engineering - 104102 - Grade 8

Summary

Your role will involve data-driven modelling, analysis, and optimisation of energy systems, including electricity, gas and heat sectors, with a particular focus on energy demand reduction for industrial, domestic and / or transport sectors. You will particularly focus on unlocking the flexibility of demand in integrated energy systems, and examining opportunities and constraints for demand reduction (technical / policy / social / economic) for particular use cases.

You will have the opportunity to work with renowned experts across various disciplines related to the UKRI-funded Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC). You will also collaborate with different regional and national policymakers and stakeholders, including Siemens, Tyseley Energy Park, OFGEM, DESNZ, and National Retrofit Hub.

The experience you gain in the role will give you awareness of the current and future needs of whole energy systems, including technical, business, and regulatory aspects.

You are expected to work closely with other research staff working within the EDRC, to communicate with the external project partners (including senior policy makers), and to collaborate on the development of future directions for this research activity. You will need to ensure delivery of outputs such as scientific journals, as well as activities which lead to impact.

Main Duties

To plan and carry out research, using appropriate methodology and techniques. This will include :

• Pursue personal research including developing research ideas and winning support, including financial support
• Plan, publish and / or execute high quality research
• Project manage research activities
• Present high quality findings in publications and conference proceedings, and to project partners
• Supervise and examine PhD students, both within and out with the University
• Provide expert advice to colleagues and students within discipline
• Contribute to the management of research across the School, and Birmingham Energy Institute
• Actively manages equality, diversity and inclusion through monitoring and evaluation and actively challenging unacceptable behaviour

Person Specification