Research Fellow in Digital Twinning for Decarbonising Transport

Fixed Term Contract for 24 months

Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £37,897 per annum

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire

We welcome applications from passionate and skilled researchers to join our team in the Centre for Digital and Design Engineering, contributing to the EPSRC-funded TransiT project, focused on Digital Twinning Technologies for Transport Decarbonisation.

About the Role

We are looking for a Research Fellow to help develop new digital tools, including digital models, shadows and twins, that reduce carbon emissions in transport. Working with a wide range of experts from universities and industries across the UK, you will help create a “digital twinning” system that links air and road systems to support cleaner, more efficient and cost-effective logistics.

The role involves building computer simulations and digital infrastructure using right-time data to test low-carbon and green technologies, and to provide evidence to guide future transport and energy planning. This position offers the chance to make a real contribution to the UK’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

About You

Applicants should have a doctorate degree or equivalent (PhD/EngD) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Transport, Computer Science, Data Science, Sustainability, or a related subject, or be close to completion. They should have experience in systems engineering, simulation, digital modelling, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or digital twin technologies, and understand their application to transport or logistics systems. Technical and analytical skills are required, including use of MATLAB, Simulink, MATSim, AnyLogic, or Python, and knowledge of decarbonisation and sustainability.

Excellent communication, teamwork, and time management skills are essential, along with the ability to manage research activities and present finding clearly. Experience working on collaborative research projects with both academic and industry partners, or through funded research programmes, would be an advantage.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply                                    

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Maryam Farsi, on (E): maryam.farsi@cranfield.ac.uk

Apply by clicking the 'Apply button above. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on (E): peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5293.

Closing date for receipt of applications:   18 May 2026

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