Energy Innovation Research Associate

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With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities.

Position: We are seeking an Energy Innovation Research Associate working across the UHI partnership to be based at our Thurso campus.

Responsibilities: The Researcher will assist in energy-related knowledge exchange activities and support collaborative applied research projects as part of UHI’s Energy Innovation Team. This will include:
• Facilitating and contributing to new and existing research projects, utilising specialised knowledge and experience in own area to interpret and meet requirements.
• Disseminating information to industry, government and wider stakeholders through workshops/webinars for KE, research and innovation purposes, with energy academics from across UHI.
• Involvement with the preparation of accurate and timely documentation, reviews, reports and datasets, and where applicable contributing to publishable papers.
• Communicating clearly, concisely and professionally, including producing effective written communications in a wide range of media for a variety of situations/audiences.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will hold knowledge, skills and experience normally associated with a first degree, together with a PhD or an equivalent professional qualification or at least 4 years appropriate professional experience.

Salary: £36,066 - £38,641 per annum
Location: Thurso
Working Hours: 35 hours, Fixed term for 12 months
Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 5th January 2025
Interviews: 14th/15th January 2026 (initial interviews will be online)

Benefits of working for us:
· 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
· Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
· 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
· Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
· Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
· Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme

To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk

Our Ref: CBIJV-104

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