Scottish Carbon Capture & Storage are seeking to appoint a Business Development Executive. SCCS delivers world-class research and knowledge exchange between academia and industry to facilitate the commercial deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS). Through their extensive academic network they access a wide range of researchers and state-of-the-art facilities to provide technical support across the full CCS chain.

The primary purpose of this post is to support the development and delivery of significant new funding for SCCS through both research grants and collaborative industrial research contracts. The role will primarily be focussed on geoscience, regulatory, socio-technical and public perception research associated with CCS, with universities and research organisations across Scotland. Candidates may also be required work with other colleagues to assist in the development of projects across the CCS chain including carbon capture, transport, monitoring and utilisation.

Candidates should preferably be educated to post-graduate level or equivalent and have good experience of business development or related work between academia and industry. Ideally candidates should have worked in a scientific environment and have knowledge of carbon capture and storage and the low carbon economy.

For more information please go here (ref 013322). The closing date is the 20^th May 2013.

UKERC takes a co-ordinated and collaborative approach to national and international energy research. Part of its remit is to operate a National Energy Research Network (NERN) to provide a framework for communication and interaction between those actively involved in performing, using, or funding energy research. NERN aims to engage and support the stakeholder community, and add value to existing specialist networks.

The person appointed will:

• Work with the UKERC Knowledge Exchange Manager and the Energy Generation and Supply Knowledge Transfer Network (EGS KTN) Management Team to implement and refine an effective and measureable strategy for engaging the EGS KTN community.
• Share responsibility for delivery of NERN activities with the UKERC Knowledge Exchange Manager.
• Be responsible for the coordination of UK contributions to various international initiatives, principally the European Energy Research Alliance, a key element of the European Commission Strategic Energy Technology Plan and the BIS Focal Point for UK-China on Energy, which is developing a sustainable framework for collaborative innovation.

The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator with a first degree (or equivalent) and either a PhD (or equivalent) in a field directly relevant to energy or equivalent training giving a strong appreciation of science and technology issues.  Candidates with equivalent work experience will also be considered.

The role is full-time until 31 March 2014 with the possibility of extension.

For more information please go here. The closing date is the 23^rd May 2013.

Cranfield University -School of Applied Sciences, Department of Manufacturing and Materials are looking to recurit a research fellow for a fixed term two year post. our research and development activity will be dedicated to the development of innovative energy harvesting transducers to power wireless sensing systems. You will work closely with the academic and industrial partners of the projects, aimed at progressing the technology from laboratory to industrial applications.

• design, modelling and simulation, prototyping, and testing of piezoelectric and electromagnetic transducers
• manufacturing of multifunctional composite materials
• design and implement of low power consumption wireless communication sensing systems 

You should, at least, have a PhD degree, or equivalent, in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, advanced composite material manufacturing, low power wireless communication engineering, or a related subject. Experience is desired in Matlab, ANSYS and Labview programming, and electronic conditioning circuit for the above area (1), or  design and implementation of low power consumption wireless sensing system with C++ programming for the above area (3), together with peer reviewed journal publications. 

For more infortmaiotn please see here. The closing date is Sunday, 26th May 2013.

The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) is organizing a selection procedure for the recruitment of one Knowledge Management and Policy Officer in the Programme Unit.

The Knowledge Management and Policy Officer shall be responsible for the management of all FCH JU project results and deliverables towards a consolidated and comprehensive technical summary clarifying the progress and achievements of the FCH JU program in relation to the state of the art (planning phase MAIP and AIP) and to other geographical areas (benchmarking) and use this information to help steer existing policies and contribute to new policy initiatives. The Knowledge Management and Policy Officer shall follow up political, economic and social aspects and developments in the area of Fuel Cells and Hydrogen, including existing EU and national policies and legislation. This shall happen in close cooperation with and within the Programme Unit and the Executive Director and, as appropriate, with the FCH JU State Representative Group members

For more information please go here. The closing date is the 26^th May 2013.

The Unviersity of Leicester wish to appoint a Reader/Professor in Electrical Engineering. A strong preference will be given to candidates with research strength in Supergrids and/or Smartgrids but other specialisms will be considered.

You will have an outstanding academic record including an excellent publication record and a reputation for attracting funding to support your research. You will be expected to provide strong leadership to deliver our ambitious research plans. We will offer you the opportunity to join our lively Department, which has an international outlook and recognised strengths in research and teaching.

For further information and to apply on-line, please visit here. The deadline for applications is 28th May 2013.

A position exists for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in land use modelling within the Cambridge Centre for Climate Change Mitigation Research (4CMR), to work as part of a project on integrated climate impacts assessment, funded by the Three Guineas Trust.

University of Southampton, Energy & Climate Change Group are looking to recruit a Senior Research Assistant/Research Fellow to:

• Research and coordination of the Energy for Development (E4D) project as well as other research projects within the Sustainable Energy Research Group (SERG) and the Energy and Climate Change Division within the Faculty of Engineering and the Environment (www.energy.soton.ac.uk). This includes identifying and researching relevant issues related to E4D, coordination of documentation that may involve the procurement, construction and commissioning phases of projects, general liaising with project partners as well as the production and editing of print and online media.
• Research and coordination related to marine energy including the European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC) secretariat’s activities, coordinating the conference proceedings, support of the Executive Committee and web-portal management. You would also assume an advisory and supporting role to the current and future EWTEC hosts in terms of technical paper submission coordination and web-portal affairs.
• Website management of various web-portals connected with SERG. This includes website development, content creation and editing, design changes and addition of functional features.
• Depending on your background, active participation in scientific research within the framework of SERG is a possibility.
• General support of the line manager through factual research on a variety of renewable energy and energy efficiency topics. 

The closing date for this post is 29th May 2013 and the further details can be found here.

This position is part of a major new EU project developing the next generation of integrated assessment models used to explore technological and behavioural change in low carbon future scenarios. The successful applicant will work either on how and why energy technologies have diffused historically, or on how model representations of social processes and human behaviour can be improved.

Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent/demonstrable relevant research experience) in a relevant technical or social science discipline, and familiarity with quantitative methods and fulfil all essential elements of the person specification.

For more information please go here. The closing date is the 12^th June 2013.

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is looking for an independent, part-time, Non-Executive Director to join the NERC Executive Board (NEB)

NERC is the UK's main agency for funding and managing research, training and knowledge exchange in the environmental sciences. Its work covers the full range of atmospheric, Earth, biological, terrestrial and aquatic science, from the deep oceans to the upper atmosphere and from the poles to the equator.

NERC is currently seeing a Non-executive Director who has board level experience in a large complex organisation who has had experience of large scale change.

For more information please go here. The closing date is the 14^th June 2013.

This PhD Studentship ‘Low carbon generation: social welfare impact of CHP installations at local level’ is funded by WPD, the electricity distribution network operator for the Midlands, South Wales and the South West. The research project on the welfare impact of CHP installations is part of a collaborative FLEXDGRID research project (between WPD and the University of Warwick), which investigates new solutions to accommodate more low carbon generation across the city of Birmingham.

The FLEXDGRID project is one of several projects on the role of the electricity network in a low carbon energy system, undertaken by WPD with the support of Ofgem’s Low Carbon Network Fund. The project will investigate technical options which will help support the timely and cost-effective integration of CHP generation with the aim of making a major contribution to reaching UK’s carbon emissions reduction targets in a cost effective way.

The doctoral research work will contribute to socio-economic component of the project by investigating the effects of changes in overall expenditure and tariff structure resulting from the deployment of CHP generation in Birmingham. The project will evaluate the impact of this technology on different social and income groups, with a particular focus on the alleviation of fuel poverty in relatively deprived areas of the city. The research will be based on an analysis of data from an extensive survey of residential energy consumers, to be undertaken with the support of WPD and Birmingham City Council. The analysis will be informed by the literature on consumer behaviour and social policy in the energy market.

For more information please go here or contact Dr Monica Giulietti. The closing date is the 21^st June 2013.

This project focuses on the development of carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) technologies, including novel materials for CO₂ capture; long term fate of CO₂ (experimental and modelling studies) and CO₂ utilization.

This studentship is available from Autumn 2013 and is fully funded for 36 months, with an annual tax-exempt maintenance of £15,000 (UK/EU) or £10,000 (Overseas), and include fees at the appropriate level. 

For more information please go here or contact Prof Mercedes Maroto-Valer.

The Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC) based at Cumbernauld is a brand new collaborative £12M venture by the University of Strathclyde’s highly rated Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering which aims to provide members with diverse scientific and technical expertise and to execute research, development, demonstration projects and programs.

Building the next generation of active power delivery networks requires a mix of new technology, existing technology to be applied in new ways, optimisation of existing asset infrastructure and changes in operating practices by electrical utilities. The PNDC is seeking to expand its research and development team which focusses on the design, development and maintenance of web and mobile tools/applications for the electricity industry.

The Knowledge Exchange Associate/Assistant will assist with the delivery of expected results, generation of growth and the development of a reputation for excellence, through the delivery of research efforts in software development to include a wide range of projects ranging from image and data analysis to cybersecurity. This will involve undertaking research, co-ordination of schedules and and monitoring budget/spend to ensure the timely completion of the project, in addition to supporting activity within PNDC‟s laboratories.

For more information please go here.  The closing date is the 30^th November 2012.

The University of Exeter is recruiting a Lecturer in Renewable Energy (Solar). The successful candidate will contribute to extending the research profile of Clean Energy within the Environment and Sustainability Institute.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD in Physics/Material Science or Engineering and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in an active field of solar energy research related or complementary to existing Exeter strengths.

For more information please see here, the deadline for applications is 22nd January 2013.

The role of the Administration and Events Assistant is to help realise the objectives of the Meeting Place by providing administrative and logistical support for events and activities. This will largely be achieved through delivery of meetings and events such as workshops or seminars, capacity development initiatives, as well as more substantial research-focused activities. The latter may involve various kinds of format, for example, extended visits, workshops lasting several days or weeks, or a series of short workshops.

You will need to be an efficient administrator with the ability to work effectively under time pressure to respond to varying and numerous deadlines. Experience of using various computer packages, including Word and Excel; excellent interpersonal skills, and evidence of being a good team player who is flexible, unflappable and polite are essential. This is a fixed-term, full-time post until 20^th December 2013 to start as soon as possible.

For more information please go here. The closing date is 24^th January 2013.

Institut Teknologi Brunei (ITB) was officially upgraded to University status in 2008 and has embarked on a programme to establish and increase degree programmes in Engineering, Business and Computing. ITB also wishes to increase its research profile through the recruitment and supervision of research students and the establishment of research projects, especially related to the National Vision. To achieve this there is a continuing need to recruit high quality academic staff on contract basis. The period of contract is 3 years which is renewable subject to mutual agreement.

Applications are now invited for the positions of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Principal Lecturer, Associate Professor and Professor in Renewable Energy and Power Quality (ref. ITB/FENG/EEE/002), Electrical and Electronic Engineering Programme Area, Faculty of Engineering, and suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply.

for more information please see here, the deadline for applcations is 31st January 2013.

Heriot-Watt University are seeking a postdoctoral research associate with expertise to support their growing activities in Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS), by conducting research in CO₂ transport (gas metering) and storage (long-term fate of CO₂). The role has a strong focus on research and the development of research programmes with industrial sponsors

The successful applicant will be part of the Centre for Innovation in Carbon Capture and Storage (CICCS) at the Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering. The Centre is an international, leading engineering centre, inspiring and delivering innovation for the wider deployment of carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) that is needed to meet necessary carbon targets. Candidates must hold a PhD in engineering or related discipline (chemistry, geochemistry or physics) with background in CCS or working with high pressure gases.

For more information please go here. The closing date for applications is the 4^th February 2013

The University of Aberdeen is a member of the ESRC Scottish Doctoral Training Centre, which is part of a wider doctoral training network known as the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science. Membership of this prestigious group allows the University of Aberdeen to nominate candidates for ESRC studentships in disciplines across the social sciences.

We would welcome applications for doctoral scholarships in the interdisciplinary area of ‘Environment, Climate Change and Energy’ and ‘Human Geography’. Topic areas are open to discussion, but ideas could include:

• Business travel practices and energy demand
• Patterns of car ownership and use and associated energy demands
• Acceptability of weather-related disruptions and limits to social adaptation to climate change
• Diffusion of new vehicle technology
• New models of car ownership
• The demand for air travel and future scenarios

If you are interested in being considered for nomination for an ESRC studentship please contact Dr Jillian Anable (j.anable@abdn.ac.uk or 01224 273795) at the earliest opportunity.  Further information on eligibility and the application process can be found here. Completed applications must be submitted before 7^th February 2013.