Research Fellow in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK research university is seeking a full-time Research Fellow for a project on low carbon energy transitions in coastal regions. The role requires a PhD in a relevant field and expertise in qualitative research. The successful candidate will work with a dynamic team to explore regional development paths and outcomes related to energy transitions. The university promotes an inclusive environment and offers additional benefits like generous holiday allowances and discounts.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Subsidised health and fitness facilities

Discounts on university services

Qualifications

• Completed or near completion of a PhD in a relevant field.
• Exceptional research capabilities, especially in qualitative research.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Investigate regional development paths of low carbon energy sectors.
• Explore regional outcomes of energy transitions.
• Collaborate closely with other researchers on the project.

Skills

Qualitative research

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

PhD in Economic Geography, business, economics or related field

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Research Field Environmental science Geosciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 7 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

ESRC Project: Powering Up Coastal Economies: Path Creation in Low Carbon and Renewable Energies

Applications are invited for a full-time Research Fellow position on the above research project which is being led by Professor Peter Sunley, in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Southampton. The post will work closely with the other investigators: Professors Stuart Dawley and Danny MacKinnon (Geography and CURDS, Newcastle). The aim of the project is to investigate and compare the regional development paths of low carbon energy sectors in four coastal regions of the UK, and explore the regional outcomes of energy transitions.

About you

You will have completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in Economic Geography, business, economics or a closely-related field, and you will have shown your top research capabilities, particularly in qualitative research. Highly organised and constructive, you will demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills, and will also have excellent communication skills, alongside a collaborative approach.

Open to researchers from around the world and from diverse backgrounds, we are looking for researchers who have the potential to build a team in economic geography, and energy transitions and their regional outcomes.

As a founding signatory of the Athena SWAN charter, and holder of a silver award, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We will provide additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance, additional university closure days, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts.