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The role

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow wishing to advance their career in a research-driven, interdisciplinary environment, beginning 1 November 2024 or soon after, for 24 months. The Fellow will support the Dr Lirong Liu in delivering the UKRI funded project Energy Demand Research Centre. The project offers an excellent opportunity to develop research expertise in a collaborative project by working with an interdisciplinary team involving diverse partners. 

About you

The Research Fellow will carry out research for the project in Equity theme that is finding out how different energy demand solutions can deliver an affordable, clean and more equitable net zero energy system. You will focus predominantly on develop an energy-demand focused optimisation model with the equity maximisation as the objective function and apply this model for examples of communities. You will use AI techniques to address the multi-objective and diverse challenges. Your work will also include literature reviews, data analysis, writing reports, supporting project management, as well as liaising with team members (external and internal). UK and international travel may be required. 

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Power and Energy system, Environment, Sustainability or a related discipline, data analysis skills, and ideally have some expertise in AI skills.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter with your application on the university website.

For further information, contact Dr Lirong Liu at lirong.liu@surrey.ac.uk

Please note, interviews are scheduled to take place on 7th October. 

Further details
Job Description  

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.