Energy Research Associate

11 hours ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team at Newcastle University. The successful candidate will contribute to a British Academy-funded project 'Energising Landscapes: lands, livelihoods, and energy infrastructures in Ghana'. The project aims to explore the multidimensional land and livelihood challenges linked to large-scale energy infrastructures in Ghana.

The role requires a self-motivated and adaptable researcher to lead systematic reviews of masterplans, maps, environmental and social impact reports, resettlement action plans, and other documents detailing territorial transformations linked to energy infrastructures. You will also be responsible for organising and facilitating participatory workshops with selected communities in Ghana to map their reported experiences of and interactions with energy infrastructures.

A key accountability is to prepare 'technical' and 'non-technical' maps by consolidating results from the activities above using GIS or other software. Additionally, you will conduct targeted literature reviews and desktop research in relation to the work package, contribute to the production of written research outputs and presentations for a range of audiences, and collaborate in publishing original research.

This fixed-term position is full-time for 12 months, starting in April 2025. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead systematic reviews of masterplans, maps, environmental and social impact reports, resettlement action plans, and other documents detailing territorial transformations linked to energy infrastructures.
  • Organise and facilitate participatory workshops with selected communities in Ghana to map their reported experiences of and interactions with energy infrastructures.
  • Prepare 'technical' and 'non-technical' maps by consolidating results from the activities above using GIS or other software.
  • Conduct targeted literature reviews and desktop research in relation to the work package.
  • Contribute to the production of written research outputs and presentations for a range of audiences.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • A PhD in geography, geoscience, geomatic engineering, or related field is essential.
  • Experience in gathering data using a range of tools such as literature reviews, policy analysis, participant observation is essential.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the needs of the project is essential.
Salary:

The salary for this position is £34,866 - £39,105 per annum.

Benefits:

Newcastle University offers a great place to work with excellent benefits including a generous holiday package, opportunities to buy more leave, great pension schemes, and numerous health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.



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