Research Associate - School of Engineering - 107454 - Grade 6

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Position Details School of Engineering: Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £33,002 to £35,608 with potential progression once in post to £39,906. As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 6, salary £39,906. Part Time (7.5 hours per week) Fixed Term contract up to December 2026 Closing date: 26th May 2026: Background: To assist in research (by carrying out data collection or analyses) to create knowledge through providing research support for projects and research groups. The post will assist delivery of EPSRC (through HI-ACT) project WHISPER (Whole-System Hydrogen Integration in Supporting Place-Based Equitable Net-Zero Transition). The project examines East Birmingham and the Orkney Islands as contrasting urban and remote island contexts. It links energy demand, network, building stock, renewable generation and socio-economic data with whole-system modelling, hydrogen life-cycle assessment, community investment analysis and stakeholder workshops. The Research Associate will provide focused research support across data, modelling, scenario preparation and engagemen...