College of Life and Environmental Sciences (GSI)
The post
The above full-time post is available to start immediately on a fixed term contract until the 28th of February 2023.
About the role
The post holder will work in modelling quantitatively the impact of low-carbon innovation and technological change policy on the macroeconomy, energy systems and the environment. The post holder will work in close collaboration with other modellers in partner institutions. The candidate will have a PhD or equivalent experience/qualifications in related fields, including quantitative modelling of socio-economic or earth system data, non-linear dynamics, complexity science and programming.
We are seeking an outstanding, highly motivated and committed Postdoctoral Research Fellow to provide quantitative research capacity in the BEIS-funded project Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition (EEIST). EEIST is a ¬4.8m multi-intitutional research project led by the University of Exeter, involving partners based across the world including five UK universities. The project seeks to improve and develop new complexity science models used for informing climate change mitigation and energy innovation policy for governments (China, India, Brazil, the UK and the EU).
A core element of the project is to develop, improve and use the global macroeconometric and evolutionary model E3ME-FTT, in collaboration with the research institution and consultancy Cambridge Econometrics, in relation to structural economic change in the context of scenarios of emissions reductions, reduction of fossil fuel use and climate change. The role will involve developing new model components, algorithms and computer codes for modelling innovation and the diffusion of low-carbon innovation, and the emergence of new technology paradigms across industry and society. The post will involve writing research articles, delivering scientific presentations, and engaging with different types of stakeholders, notably the UK government. The post holder will travel to project meetings across the world, and to work alongside fellow scientists in different institutions. The post holder will also apply for funds for furthering this area of research as appropriate and in collaboration with his line manager.
The post will be based at the Streatham campus of the University of Exeter, at the Geography department within the Global Systems Institute.
About you
The successful applicant will be able to operate and improve complex and data-intensive models of the earth system, ideally with knowledge of complexity science, macroeconomics, technological change, innovation, energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. The candidate will possess strong mathematical, computational, data analysis and programming abilities. The candidate will have experience of non-linear dynamical systems.
The successful applicant will be also be able to define research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related strongly quantitative field of study such as physics, economics, applied mathematics, engineering or other related fields of study. The successful applicant will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.
Our research income in recent years means weę fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Exeter is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a . In 2019, Devon was voted as having the best quality of life of anywhere in England and Wales, making it a popular choice for both work and study.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity at Exeter
With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Since 2019, the university has also signed an Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating the University commitment to supporting the Armed Forces . Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the .
What we can offer you
For further information please contact Dr Jean-Francois Mercure, e-mail j.mercure@ex.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0) 1392 725344.
The closing date for completed applications is the 30th of June 2020
Our research income in recent years means weę fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Exeter is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a . In 2019, Devon was voted as having the best quality of life of anywhere in England and Wales, making it a popular choice for both work and study.
