Research Fellow in Energy and Transport Transitions

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom UCL Eastman Dental Institute Full time

About the role

The Research Fellow will be supporting the policy and transitions related work (led by Dr Domagoj Baresic) to enable shipping’s decarbonisation with support from the shipping research group, led by Dr Tristan Smith and Dr Nishatabbas Rehmatulla. The individual will also be responsible for supporting new areas of inquiry around shipping’s socio-technical transition using established frameworks such as the Multi-Level Perspective and MarSTF (shipping framework), national/regional action, relating to adoption of alternative marine fuels and associated policy and finance mechanisms. The individual will support the group’s work across industry analysis, and sustainability transitions research whilst providing interpretation to key decision makers, for maximum impact of the group’s research. The successful applicant will work in a multi-disciplinary team and where possible also support a number of ongoing commercial and policy consultancy projects. The applicant is expected to support development of new ideas through quantitative (modelling methods) and qualitative (social science research methods) of transitions in the shipping system. They should have an enthusiasm for working in multidisciplinary environments alongside physical scientists, social scientists and economists to achieve joint research goals, as well as supporting MSc programmes and PhD students in the shipping group. This post is available from and is funded for 12 months in the first instance, further funding to support the post may be available. 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 Dr Domagoj Baresic,

About you

The candidate will have a PhD degree (or completing one) or commensurate research experience in one of the following disciplines: climate finance, business and economics, engineering, transport or energy studies. Candidates should have a strong research background, which includes social research methods and policy and/or sustainability transitions research. The candidate will be working in a multi-disciplinary research environment and should have the ability to integrate knowledge from different disciplines.

What we offer

As 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 scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee Assistance Programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance



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