Senior Research Fellow in Energy and Buildings

The UK Energy Research Centre; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy research institution in London seeks a Senior Research Fellow to conduct research on energy use in residential buildings. The role involves developing data assets and ensuring data quality. The position requires engagement with a variety of stakeholders, including government and academic organizations. This position is funded through January 2027, with possibilities for further funding. This is a full-time, hybrid role, ideal for candidates passionate about sustainability in energy.

Responsibilities

• Undertake research across various projects relating to energy use in residential buildings.
• Develop and maintain data assets via best practice data management processes.
• Engage with SERG partners, government, industry, and academic organisations.

Job description

Senior Research Fellow in Energy and Buildings

• Location: London, Hybrid
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
• Placed On: 1st December 2025
• Closes: 4th January 2026

The main purpose of the role is to undertake research across the Smart Energy Research Group’s range of projects relating to energy use in residential buildings.

Developing and maintaining SERG’s data assets via best practice data management (e.g., data quality, data linking) processes to ensure SERG data is research-ready and fit for purpose is also a key aspect of this role.

This role will be required to engage with SERG partners (particularly the EDOL team at the University of Oxford), and a range of SERG stakeholders, including government (DESNZ), industry and academic organisations.

This post is available immediately and is funded to January 2027 in the first instance; further funding to support the post may become available.