Research Assistant

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Research Assistant to conduct essential research on markets and regulation for energy networks. This role involves collaboration with various partners and Bath colleagues in energy research spanning advanced mathematics and statistics. The ideal candidate will possess skills in energy systems modelling and a strong interest in power system economics. This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months offering numerous benefits including a generous annual leave allowance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Staff discount at Team Bath gym

Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees

Generous employer contributory pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance with additional discretionary days

Personal and professional development opportunities

Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath

Local discounts

Family-friendly workplace

Relocation allowance

Visa reimbursement for immigration expenses

Responsibilities

• Undertake fundamental research on markets and regulation for energy networks.
• Collaborate with Partnerships within and outside the Energy Networks Hub.
• Engage with Bath colleagues in energy research including advanced mathematics and statistics.

Skills

Electrical and energy systems modelling

Analyses, operation or planning

Key interest in power system economics and network regulation

Job description

Research Assistant

We wish to appoint a Research Assistant to undertake fundamental research on markets and regulation for energy networks to support accelerated energy transition. The successful candidate will join the EPSRC Supergen Hub for Energy Networks, addressing critical commercial and regulatory challenges that will allow network operators and owners to cope with growing renewables and flexibility, rising uncertainties and complexity from the rapid changing energy landscape.

About the role

The successful candidate will work closely with Partnerships within and outside the Energy Networks Hub. The candidate is expected to work with Bath colleagues engaged in energy research across the University, including advanced mathematics, statistics and computer sciences.

Experience and skills

• Electrical and energy systems modelling.
• Analyses, operation or planning.
• A key interest in power system economics and network regulation.

Further information

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term basis for 12 months.

Contact

• For an informal conversation about this position please contact Professor Furong Li at [e-mail] or Professor Chenghong Gu at [e-mail].

Professional development

As a member of Research Staff at the University you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days’ professional development pro rata per year.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds and communities, particularly from under‑represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We’re very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader, autism‑friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Benefits

• Free counselling services through Health Assured.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym.
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees.
• Staff discount on language courses.
• Generous employer contributory pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days to enjoy a positive work life balance.
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more.
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath.
• Local discounts and more.
• A family‑friendly workplace.
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce.
• Relocation allowance.
• Visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses.

Further details

• Job Description & Person Specification.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

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