Principal Research Fellow in Electricity Markets and Systems
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About the roleAs a Principal Research Fellow of the Institute, the primary role will be Research Director for the UCL Centre on Net Zero Market Design, which was established in July based on corporate philanthropic contributions.Working with group members, project partners, etc. Reporting to and working closely with Michael Grubb, Professor of Energy and Climate Change and the Centre’s overall Director; working with a small research team at the Centre, together with other researchers on electricity systems and markets across BSEER. Likely also contributing to projects on electricity market reform in the EU and in China. The Centre and related projects are primarily funded by a mix of government and philanthropic sources.The successful candidate will act as Research Director for the Centre, to conduct, oversee, and communicate research on approaches to market design for net zero electricity systems and related approaches to securing low carbon investment, initially in the UK but potentially internationally. The role will have a significant component of engagement with the Centre’s Funders and Advisory Board, including UK officials involved in electricity market reform. The post-holder would also contribute to teaching a new Masters module on Electricity Systems and Markets.The post is available from 01 December and is funded until 01 August in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available.Interviews will take place on the 15 December .A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, or the application process, please contact . If you have specific questions about the role please contact Michael Grubb,UCL welcomes applications from international applicants and has licence to sponsor individuals who require a visa. This is dependent on the post and candidate meeting eligibility requirements for visa sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation.About youThe successful candidate should have experience of managing research including early career researchers, and a PhD or equivalent experience in disciplines directly relevant to energy / electricity market design and operation (at least MSc plus equivalent experience) and a strong record of relevant publications, across both academia and policy / business engagement. Experience of UK and European electricity market design and operations and would be an asset, along with knowledge and experience surrounding commercial electricity contract design and / or trading, and experience with engaging with policy makers and policy-making and advisory processes ( calls for evidence) in the UK and Europe. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary research team, ideally in the area of energy markets, would be essential.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below :41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase schemeDefined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loanImmigration loanRelocation scheme for certain postsOn-site nurseryOn-site gymEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payEmployee assistance programme : Staff Support ServiceDiscounted medical insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr
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