About us

The UCL Energy Institute hosts a world-leading research group focused on the decarbonisation of the shipping sector. The shipping research group undertakes research to support the above using models of the shipping system, shipping big data, and social science analysis of the policy and commercial structure of the shipping system. The research group’s multi-disciplinary work is underpinned by state-of-the-art data supported by rigorous models and research practices, which makes it have a cutting edge on three key areas; using big data to understand drivers of shipping emissions, using models to explore shipping’s transition to a zero emissions future and providing interpretation to key decision makers in the policy and industry stakeholder space. Within the UCL Energy Institute, the research group’s mission is to accelerate the transition to an equitable, globally sustainable energy system through world-class shipping research, education and policy support. More details can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/energy/research/shipping and www.shippingandoceans.com

About the role

The Senior Research Fellow will be leading a portfolio of projects related to finance to enable shipping’s decarbonisation. The role is undertaken with support from the shipping research group, led by Dr Tristan Smith and Dr Nishatabbas Rehmatulla. The individual will be responsible for developing new areas of inquiry and applied research around stranded assets and climate/development finance in shipping. The individual will support the group’s work across different policy forums and stakeholder groups and help with the generation and dissemination of evidence to key decision makers, including to help create impact from the group’s research. The successful applicant will work in a multi-disciplinary team and where appropriate also support a number of ongoing commercial and policy consultancy projects and relationships with collaborators and funders. They should have an enthusiasm for working in multidisciplinary environments alongside physical scientists, social scientists and economists to achieve joint research goals. This post is available from 01.04.2025 and is funded for 12 months in the first instance, further funding to support the post may be available. UCL welcomes applications from international applicants and has licence to sponsor individuals who require a visa. This is dependent on the post and candidate meeting eligibility requirements for visa sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact: bseer-recruitment@ucl.ac.uk If you have specific questions about the role please contact Dr Nishatabbas Rehmatulla, n.rehmatulla@ucl.ac.uk

About you

The candidate will have a PhD degree in one of the following disciplines: business and economics, sustainability and environmental design, engineering, transport or energy studies, have a commensurate research and practice-based experience, which includes quantitative research methods in the context of sustainability and energy research. The candidate will have in depth knowledge of financing aspects related to the maritime sector and experience of engaging with industry and policy stakeholders. The candidate will be working in a multi-disciplinary research environment and should have the ability to integrate knowledge from different disciplines.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee Assistance Programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.