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Postdoctoral Researcher in Maritime Decarbonisation and Renewable Energy

Solent University

Location: Southampton
Salary: £38,249 to £44,128
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 9th October 2025
Closes: 23rd October 2025
Job Ref: 13232

Are you passionate about advancing Maritime Decarbonisation and Renewable Energy through groundbreaking research? Southampton Solent University has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join our vibrant research team as part of the Innovate UK’s project ‘Wightlink FastCat.’

About ‘Wightlink FastCat’: The Wightlink FastCat project has been awarded funding through the UK Government’s Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 6 (CMDC6), delivered by Innovate UK for the Department for Transport (DfT) under the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme.

In partnership with M3MAS Limited, Wightlink Limited, Ameresco Limited, Southampton Solent University, and Supply Chain Analysis Ltd, this seven-month feasibility study will design a roadmap to eliminate diesel engine use while Wightlink’s high-speed passenger ferries are docked at Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier Head.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct innovative research on the Wightlink FastCat project, focusing on in-port energy demand, assessing renewable shore-side power systems, and evaluating zero-emission technologies
  • Design and perform experiments using Solent University’s Engine Room Simulator to validate models and explore practical decarbonisation solutions
  • Produce technical reports, engage with industry stakeholders, and support dissemination of project findings

What We Offer:

  • A 07-month full-time role, based in the RM Building at our dynamic Southampton campus
  • A generous annual leave allowance
  • An opportunity to make a real impact in the field of in Maritime Decarbonisation and Renewable Energy

Who We’re Looking For:

  • A PhD. degree in relevant subject area and/or relevant professional/industry experience in marine engineering domain or a closely related field is preferred
  • Candidates with an MSc or PhD candidates near completion with research experience and a strong publication record will also be considered for the role of Postdoctoral Researcher

Interested? For informal inquiries, please contact Zakirul Bhuiyan, Associate Professor, at zakirul.bhuiyan@solent.ac.uk

If you’re ready to contribute to a cutting-edge project with real-world impact, apply now and be part of an innovative team dedicated to securing maritime boundaries across Europe.

Closing date: 23 October 2025.

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