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Duties and Responsibilities

The UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources (UCL ISR) generate knowledge in the globally sustainable use of natural resources and train the future leaders of the field. This position will be for at least one year, to be extended if follow-on funding is secured. This role will be central in delivering the final year of the research and communication programme under the Economics of Energy Innovation and Systems Transition (EEIST) project, and in helping to secure funding for follow-on projects. Funding is available for 12 months in the first instance, further funding to support the post may be available.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate with have a Masters or equivalent experience in economic and policy-related dimensions of energy systems, clean energy technologies and climate change, and innovation. They will also have the ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams, and an ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, with businesses, policy makers, academics and civil society organisations.

Further Details

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If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact: bseer-recruitment@ucl.ac.uk.

If you have specific questions about the role please contact Professor Michael Grubb (m.grubb@ucl.ac.uk).

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff.

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