Research Fellow

Type of Contract: Full time - Funding limited for 34 months

The postdoctoral research fellow will support the delivery of a variety of critical research tasks to deliver the JUST-Systems programme on time and to budget. The PDRF will take a leading role in the delivery of the Aberdeen and Clackmannanshire case studies. In Aberdeen, the case centres on the delivery of improved housing infrastructure (retrofitting) to address fuel poverty and improve health outcomes and will partner with local organisations including NESFIT (NE Scotland Retrofitting Hub), Transition Catalyst and NESCAN (NE Scotland Climate Action Network).

In Clackmannanshire, the case explores the design and delivery of a local heat network and local renewable energy sources to improve social outcomes, health and employment, working closely in partnership with Clackmannanshire Council.

The PDRF will work closely with the project lead, case study leaders from the University of Aberdeen and Stirling and the wider academic team to design and implement social analysis of the cases including regional profiles, interviews and workshops on place-based understanding of Just Transition and critical systems analysis. The role will also include working with the energy systems modelling teams to explore how the social analysis can align with systems modelling to develop evidence-based pathways that inform implementation and policy.

The role will focus significant effort on field work, participatory approaches and stakeholder engagement with the opportunity to engage widely across the project teams and UK case studies.

Salary will be at Grade 6, £38,249 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Tavis Potts, Personal Chair and Project Lead, e-mail:  Tavis.Potts@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

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The closing date for the receipt of applications is 8 September 2025

The School of Geosciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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