Research Fellow in Data Analysis and Security for Railway Microgrids

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Leeds is looking for a Research Fellow in Data Analysis and Security for Railway Microgrids. The role focuses on developing innovative energy solutions that support the decarbonisation of transport across railway networks. Candidates should have a background in fields like computer science or electrical engineering. This position offers competitive benefits, flexible working options, and the chance to contribute to significant projects that enhance energy efficiency within the transport sector.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Discounted gym membership at The Edge

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Background in computer science, data science, electrical engineering, or cyber-physical systems is required.
• Research experience in energy systems or transport electrification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop networked energy hubs for railway microgrids to support transport decarbonisation.
• Explore commercial opportunities for networked energy hubs.

Job description

Research Fellow in Data Analysis and Security for Railway Microgrids

Are you a researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in computer science, data science, electrical engineering, cyber‑physical systems, 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 Data Analysis and Security for Railway Microgrids, you will join an exciting consortium to accelerate the journey to transport decarbonisation by developing networked energy hubs for, potentially, as many as over 2,500 railway stations and depots across the UK, and extend the technology to road, ports and airports. You will be improving efficiency and supporting transport electrification with networked railway energy hubs, while offering greater flexibility to support both transport and grid operation. The project will explore the commercial opportunities to adopt and scale up networked energy hubs as virtual power plants 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.

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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.

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• 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.