KTP Associate in Building Physics Automation

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 24 months

Location: Primarily based at Cosysense

The Opportunity:

Where curiosity becomes impact.

This is a KTP Associate to contribute to the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project that aims to develop next-generation thermal comfort and energy optimisation models for scalable deployment. Funded by InnovateUK, the KTP project is co-led by the Institute for Infrastructure and Environment and Institute for Energy Systems at the University of Edinburgh (UoE), and Cosysense. Cosysense reduces electricity costs and carbon emissions in commercial buildings by delivering optimised comfort through AI-native climate control powered by sensors, digital twins, and autonomous control systems.

The KTP Associate will lead the development and deployment of advanced thermal comfort and grid demand response physics models into Cosysense’s AI control system. You will act as the bridge between academic research and real-world application, translating cutting-edge building physics and human comfort modelling into production-ready algorithms controlling HVAC systems in live buildings. In line with the KTP model, the Associate is embedded at Cosysense day to day, engaging regularly with the University of Edinburgh for knowledge transfer and academic supervision.

This role will be primarily based at Cosysense.

The role combines:

• Research (building physics and energy systems)
• Applied AI/modelling
• Real-world deployment and validation in commercial buildings

A unique employer in a vibrant city. The University isn’t just any employer. We are part of a local community and a contributor to global thinking, progress and research. In Edinburgh, you are in one of the world’s most attractive cities with active arts and social sectors, while working in a University that has made significant contributions to society, medicine, physics and teaching for over four centuries. Our people have helped create the modern world and are working on more ground-breaking technologies and practices.

Make a meaningful impact. Here, you can continue to make a difference in everything around you. Take on new challenges, grow your career, be recognised for your contributions, and benefit from our commitment to your wellbeing. Be part of something bigger — where your work has real impact and your development matters. There are so many reasons to take your next step with us.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

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