Research Fellow/ Research Assistant – 17064

at Brunel University, Uxbridge, United Kingdom

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Salary

£37,810 to £49,478 a year

Closing date

30 November 2026

Start

1 February 2027

Type of post

Research

Contract

Full Time, Fixed-Term/Contract

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26 October 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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Research Centre: Brunel Interdisciplinary Power Systems (BIPS). Department/College: Department of Engineering. Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus. Salary: Grade R1. Research Assistant: £37,810 to £40,956 per annum inclusive of London Weighting. Research Fellow: £42,068 to £49,478 per annum inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £53,766 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution. Planned start date: 1 February 2027. Contract Type: Fixed-term for 12 months. Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home . The new appointment will be associated with the internationally recognised Brunel Interdisciplinary Power Systems (BIPS) Research Centre within the Department of Engineering. The College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences (CEDPS) is one of the largest and most successful in the UK, with close to 5,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Department of Engineering is a vibrant and successful Department within CEDPS. We are looking to recruit a Research Fellow / Research Assistant to work on the project “Climate Resilient Heat Electrification for Net-Zero Emission Whole Energy Systems (RENEW)”, funded by UKRI and carried out in collaboration with Newcastle University and Imperial College London. The project is coordinated by Dr Marko Aunedi on behalf of Brunel University of London in the UK. Applicants are expected to hold a PhD in an appropriate area and have expertise in one or more of the following areas: energy system modelling and optimisation, power system analysis, renewable energy, transmission and distribution system operation, energy storage, low-carbon energy technologies or other closely related areas. You will be a self-motivated, but highly collaborative researcher. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fluency in English and an ability to work independently are essential. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a good track record in project management, presenting their work, report writing and research publications. Outstanding candidates without a PhD but having directly relevant research or practical experience are also welcome to apply. We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach. Closing date for applications: 30 November 2026. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 7 December 2026 in person. For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please click the 'Apply' button. If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk . Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities; we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce. £37,810 to £49,478 per annum. See advert text for details.

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