Postdoc: Electrification & Power Sector Decarbonisation

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Family leave schemes and childcare

Cycle loan and discounted travel

Social clubs

Hybrid working 60% on-site / 40%remote

Job summary

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in electrification and power sector decarbonisation, based at the Oxford Climate Policy Hub. The role involves shaping methodologies, coordinating data collection and collaborations with researchers, developers, and external partners to advance policy-oriented research.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or near completion) in a related field, with expertise in electricity systems and regulation, and a track

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion in economics, public policy, law, engineering, or related field.
• Specialist knowledge of electricity systems, energy policy, or decarbonisation.
• Experience with large policy datasets and research publications or presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrification-related domains of the Climate Policy Monitor.
• Oversee data collection and validation of datasets.
• Coordinate research activities and Hub contributions to accelerators and projects.
• Contribute to research proposals and funding opportunities, engage with partners.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Research dissemination

Education

PhD in economics/public policy/engineering/law

Job description

University of Oxford invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in electrification and power sector decarbonisation, based at the Oxford Climate Policy Hub. The role involves shaping methodologies, coordinating data collection and collaborations with researchers, developers, and external partners to advance policy-oriented research.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD (or near completion) in a related field, with expertise in electricity systems and regulation, and a track