Postdoc: AI-Driven Grid Planning for Energy Systems

Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to pursue intellectual goals

Innovation, Impact and Business dir. &

Exeter Academic initiative

Generous maternity / parental leave

Beautiful campus

Job summary

University of Exeter seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a National Grid funded project developing AI-enabled grid planning automation tools. The role is full-time and available from 14/12/2026 for 12 months, based in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy.

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or near completion), strong AI/ML expertise in energy systems, and a solid publication record. Proficiency in Python and clear communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion in a related field and strong research methods knowledge.
• Proven ability to apply advanced AI/ML to energy systems, esp. LLM/agentic AI.
• Strong publication record and excellent programming skills in Python.

Responsibilities

• Present research progress and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate complex information clearly, in writing and orally.
• Prepare proposals and applications to external funding bodies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of power networks and established research methodologies.
• Develop AI-enabled grid planning automation tools within the project.

Skills

AI/ML in energy systems

LLM / agentic AI

Publication record

Python programming

Education

PhD or nearing completion

Tools

Python

Job description

University of Exeter seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a National Grid funded project developing AI-enabled grid planning automation tools. The role is full-time and available from 14/12/2026 for 12 months, based in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy.

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or near completion), strong AI/ML expertise in energy systems, and a solid publication record. Proficiency in Python and clear communication skills are essential.