Research Associate​/Fellow; Part-time

Salary: £32,080 to £35,608 per annum, pro rata depending on skills and experience (minimum £35,608 with relevant PhD).

Area: Architecture and Built Environment

Location: University Park

Closing Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026

Reference: ENG
561826

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position within the Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, contributing to cutting‑edge research in thermal energy storage (TES) technologies for industrial decarbonisation. The project focuses on assessing the potential of TES in enabling the low‑carbon transition of dispersed industrial sites in the UK. The successful candidate will investigate technical challenges and deployment risks associated with TES integration, and develop data‑driven understanding of industrial energy use and storage performance.

Responsibilities include collecting and analysing energy consumption data from selected industrial sites, characterising thermal energy storage materials using experimental facilities at the University of Nottingham, and supporting system‑level assessment of TES integration in collaboration with industrial and academic partners. The role offers the opportunity to work across experimental testing, data analysis, and applied energy systems modelling.

You will join a multidisciplinary research group within the Faculty of Engineering with expertise in building physics, thermal energy systems, and low‑carbon technologies. The group has strong links with industry and international collaborators, and actively supports interdisciplinary research in energy decarbonisation. We foster a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive research environment and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and career pathways.

• A PhD (or near completion) in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience or strong interest in thermal energy storage or related energy systems
• Ability to work with and analyse large experimental or field datasets
• Experience using laboratory facilities for material characterisation and performance evaluation
• Strong motivation to contribute to research on industrial decarbonisation and low‑carbon energy technologies

• Hybrid working arrangements with a blend of home and campus‑based working
• Generous holiday entitlement (27–30 days plus bank holidays and university closure days)
• Access to training, development, and career progression opportunities
• University fitness, health, and wellbeing facilities
• Staff discounts, travel schemes, and a wide range of additional benefits

This is a fixed‑term position until 30 November 2026. The role involves contributing to research outputs, supporting postgraduate researchers, and engaging in dissemination activities, including publications and stakeholder engagement.

Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.