Research Fellow in Impact Assessment of EV Innovations

Salary: Grade 7 (£37,099 – £44,263 p.a. depending on experience) 

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an experienced and ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Are interested in pushing forward the state-of-the-art in innovative green vehicles and alternative fuels, and in assessing their environmental, social and economic sustainability? Do you want to further your career in one of the world leading research institutions in Transport?  

Based in the Institute for Transport Studies at the University of Leeds, you will primarily contribute to the modelling and assessment of electric vehicles. This work aims to derive and assess policy interventions (by developing a modelling and simulation software environment) to increase design and operational efficiency, and reduce energy consumption from electric vehicles (EVs), considering real-world conditions (e.g. transport mission; road topography; weather; and surrounding vehicles).

Joining the Spatial Modelling and Dynamics Research Group and working with Professor Haibo Chen and colleagues, you will specifically work to develop assessment capabilities required for a life cycle analysis of affordable and user-centric frugal electric vehicles equipped with innovations such as lighter mass and eco-sustainable materials, suitable range and dynamic performances, and higher utilisation of local reusable resources.

You are expected to mainly work on the EU-funded project "ZEV-UP: Frugal Zero-Emission Vehicles for the Urban Passenger challenge". Your research will provide input to the assessment of policy intervention scenarios and strategies for short- and long-term green vehicle uptake in various markets, accelerating the transition to sustainable urban mobility and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector. You may also be requested to support relevant research activities in other on-going projects such as nPETS in the field of nanoparticle emissions, transport pollution and health impact.

You will also have a strong modelling background in impact assessment, modelling and simulation tools, and a track record of leading successful, high-quality publications.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Haibo Chen, Professor in Intelligent Transport Systems

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5355

Email: H.Chen@leeds.ac.uk 

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