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Job profile for Postdoctoral Research Associate
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Location: Exeter
Date posted: 19/02/2025
Job reference: Q02564
Job description
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
This new full-time post is available from 1 June 2025 on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2025.
The post
We are seeking an outstanding, highly motivated and committed Postdoctoral Research Associate to provide quantitative research capacity.
The DECIPHER project is a HORIZON project, led by E3 Modelling. The project seeks to improve the energy-economy model E3ME-FTT used to inform climate change mitigation scenarios and climate policy-making. The project will focus on improving how efficiency works in E3ME.
More information on the research can be found at https://decipher-horizon.eu/.
About you
The successful applicant will be able to operate and improve complex and data-intensive models of energy systems, ideally with knowledge of technological change, innovation, energy use, and climate change. The candidate will possess strong mathematical, data analysis, and programming abilities. The candidate will have experience of non-linear dynamical systems.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related strongly quantitative field of study such as physics, economics, ecology, applied mathematics, engineering, or other related fields of study. Applicants will be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
What we can offer you
* Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
* Support teams that understand the University-wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
* An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
* Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high-performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
* A multitude of staff benefits including sector-leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
* A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality, and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business, and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world-leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast-growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries, we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion), and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Further information
For further information please contact Dr Femke Nijsse, f.j.m.m.nijsse@exeter.ac.uk.
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