Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Associate in Energy Transition and Finance
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Job Description
This academic position is for a Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Associate focusing on energy transition and finance within the SOLIS project. Key responsibilities include conducting whole-systems analysis, designing mixed-methods research, and developing business and financing models for long-duration heat storage. Essential requirements are a PhD and research expertise in sustainable finance, energy economics, business, policy, or sustainability transitions, with strong qualitative and quantitative research skills.
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Requirements
- Qualifications: A PhD (awarded or near completion) in Sustainable Finance, Energy Economics, Business/Management, Energy Policy, Sustainability Transitions, or a closely related discipline.
- Relevant Research Expertise: A strong research background in one or more of the following areas: sustainable finance and infrastructure investment
- energy economics and finance
- energy business models, innovation and commercialisation
- energy policy and governance
- or sustainability transitions.
- Research Methods: Demonstrate experience in designing and conducting rigorous qualitative and quantitative research, including the collection and analysis of primary and secondary data.
- Track Record: Evidence of high-quality publications commensurate with career stage, alongside policy- or practitioner-facing outputs.
- Communication & Engagement: Excellent written, oral and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex research effectively to academic and non-academic audiences and to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Initiative & Leadership: Evidence of initiative and leadership potential, with the ability to take ownership of research activities, coordinate work involving multiple stakeholders, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to agreed timescales.
- Independent & Collaborative Working: Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse interdisciplinary team and to build effective working relationships with academic, industrial and public-sector partners.
- Energy-Sector Experience: Research or professional experience relating to energy systems, heat decarbonisation, energy storage, or district heating.
- Systems & Value-Chain Approaches: Familiarity with systems-thinking, systems mapping, supply- or value-chain analysis, transition analysis, scenario analysis or related whole-systems approaches.
- UK Energy Landscape: Knowledge of the UK policy, regulatory and funding landscape for energy infrastructure.
- External Stakeholder Experience: Experience engaging with local authorities, utilities, or industry/finance partners.
About This Position
What does this position pay?
The advertised salary for this role is GBP 31,861 – 37,369. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by Heriot-Watt University's enterprise agreement.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at Heriot-Watt University, in Edinburgh, GB. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
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