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Research Fellow in Rail and Energy Cross-Sector Data Sharing and Digital Innovation (2 posts)

Are you a researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in electric power systems, transport decarbonization, data science, or a closely related field? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities?

As a Research Fellow in Rail and Energy Cross-Sector Digital Innovation, you will join an exciting consortium to accelerate the journey to transport and energy cross-sector decarbonisation by exploring the cross-sector data sharing infrastructure and digital twinning. The project will explore the development of a cross-sectoral (grid-rail) microgrid digital twinning architecture featured with data interoperability, cyber-resilience, and regulatory alignment. The case study will involve the design of digital twinning for railway energy hubs, a novel microgrid technology to deliver creative, predictable, and cost-effective use of electric power on the transport while offering flexibility services to the power grid. 

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.


To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:  

Professor Kang Li, Chair in Smart Energy Systems

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2045

Email: K.Li1@leeds.ac.uk


Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.


What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  


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Job Details
Location
Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service
Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences
School/Institute
School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Section
Institute of Communications and Power Networks
Category
Research
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£41,064 to £48,822 p.a.
Working Time
37.5 hours per week
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (Up to six months - to complete specific time limited work)
Release Date
Tuesday 19 May 2026
Closing Date
Tuesday 16 June 2026
Reference
EPSEE1155
Downloads
Candidate Brief (PDF)
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