Research Fellow in Data Analysis and Security for Railway Microgrids

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

Job summary

A leading UK university in Leeds is seeking a Research Fellow in Data Analysis and Security for Railway Microgrids. In this role, you'll contribute to a project aiming for transport decarbonisation through the development of networked energy hubs. Responsibilities include improving efficiency and exploring commercial opportunities for innovative energy solutions across 2,500 railway stations. The position offers flexible working arrangements and generous benefits, including 26 days of holiday and a cybersecurity focus.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing discounts

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Research experience in data analysis and security.
• Understanding of transport decarbonisation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Join a consortium to develop networked energy hubs for railway stations.
• Explore commercial opportunities for virtual power plants.

Skills

Background in computer science

Data science

Electrical engineering

Cyber-physical systems

Job description

Are you a researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in computer science, data science, electrical engineering, cyber-physical systems, or a closely related field? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities?

As a Research Fellow in Data Analysis and Security for Railway Microgrids, you will join an exciting consortium to accelerate the journey to transport decarbonisation by developing networked energy hubs for, potentially, as many as over 2,500 railway stations and depots across the UK, and extend the technology to road, ports and airports. You will be improving efficiency and supporting transport electrification with networked railway energy hubs, while offering greater flexibility to support both transport and grid operation. The project will explore the commercial opportunities to adopt and scale up networked energy hubs as virtual power plants to deliver creative, predictable, and cost-effective use of electric power on the transport while offering flexibility services to the power grid.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that's 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.