Research Associate - FEVER in Sheffield

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Overview

The Management School offers a 1-year interdisciplinary post-doctoral position within the FEVER - EPSRC project “Future Electric Vehicle Energy networks supporting Renewables” (FEVER). You will join a wider cross-university project team of leading academics to address key research challenges for renewable generation and energy storage with respect to supporting the transition to electric vehicles and increasing the penetration of electric vehicle fleet charging systems throughout the UK. This grant aims to develop a novel hybrid Off-Vehicle-Energy-Storage solution and design methodology to deliver grid independent EV charging stations.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Undertake research of the interaction between commercial EV fleet energy requirements and energy generation/storage systems being commissioned at the demonstrator sites.
• Analyse and record data from fleet users and charging station demonstrators to produce useful findings for funders, academics, policy makers and practitioners.
• Write supporting documents (reports, journal and conference publications etc.) to contribute to and support the work of Work Package 5 deliverables.
• Carry out administrative roles related to Work Package 5 project activities, as required.
• Participate in regular project meetings with internal and external project partners.
• Prepare and support the delivery of papers for journals/presentations to disseminate research findings.
• Maintain a systematic record of academic outcomes.
• Plan own research schedule and workload to ensure that Work Package 5 deliverables and research objectives are met.

You will make a full and active contribution to the principles of the ‘Sheffield Academic’. These include the achievement of excellence in applied teaching and research, and scholarly pursuits to make a genuine difference in the subject area and to the University’s achievements as a whole.

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and are respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply.

Criteria

• PhD (awarded or recently submitted) in a related interdisciplinary context including Business/Management Studies and Engineering.
• Experience of using modelling and simulation tools, such as Matlab/Simulink.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, report writing skills, experience of delivering presentations.
• Ability to assess and organise resources, and plan and progress work activities according to a schedule.
• Excellent English language abilities (spoken/written).
• Experience of collecting/sourcing and analysing quantitative research data.
• Knowledge of relevant policies, legislation and commercial standards.
• Experience of drafting research papers and reports with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Further Information

Grade 7 Work arrangement Full-time Duration 1st September 2026 - 31st August 2027 Line manager Dr Erica Ballantyne, Senior Lecturer in Operations & Supply Chain Management.

Next steps in the recruitment process It is anticipated that the selection process will take place in early August. This will consist of an interview and a short presentation. Details will be provided to invited candidates.