Research Fellow; EPSRC Funded CLEETS Project

Position: Research Fellow (EPSRC Funded CLEETS Project)
# Research Fellow (EPSRC Funded CLEETS Project)
** Job Description
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* Location:

** University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UKFull time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822.Fixed Term contract up to November 2028UK and International Travel may be required for this role.
** Background
* * The Global Centre for Clean Energy and Equitable Transportation Solutions (CLEETS) is seeking a highly motivated researcher with a background in transport modelling and data analysis to join a successful and growing research team at the University of Birmingham. CLEETS is an international collaboration between leading universities in the UK and the USA, aimed at enabling a sustainable and equitable transition in energy and transport systems (see: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

In the UK, the research is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Within CLEETS, Dr Dilum Dissanayake leads the Travel Demand Management and Clean Energy and Connected Vehicle (CECV) Adoption task.
** Role Summary
*** Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids.
* Operate within area of specialism.
* Analyse and interpret research findings and results.
* Contribute to generating funding.
* Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success (such as revenues, asset or company sales, IP generated) and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team based at the University of Birmingham and will work closely with collaborators at Cardiff University and partner institutions in the USA. The primary aim of this role is to advance understanding of the societal impacts of transport decarbonisation strategies and energy system transitions in urban regions in both the United States (Great Lakes) and the United Kingdom (South Wales and the West Midlands).
The postholder will undertake travel demand analysis using attitudinal and stated preference data collected by the CLEETS team, with a focus on examining transport users’ awareness of environmental impacts and how this influences their adoption of sustainable travel choices. The role will also involve close engagement with a wide range of stakeholders to understand policy priorities at both regional and national levels.

Candidates must provide a CV with publication list and a cover letter indicating their motivation for applying.

Informal enquiries to Dilum Dissanayake, email: d.dissanayake.ukTo download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the '
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*** Valuing excellence, sustaining investment
****** We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.***£36,636 to £46,049. Grade 7

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