The University of Salford is an educational institution offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines. Its ultimate mission is to transform lives, stimulate discovery, and support innovation through education and research. The purpose of the university is to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to succeed in their chosen fields, while contributing positively to society through impactful research and community engagement.

Education

University of Salford

You need expertise in microeconomic theory, programming skills, knowledge of sustainable cities and energy markets, research experience, sector collaboration, and project management abilities.

You will design and implement local energy markets, analyze data, manage projects, build partnerships, and present findings across various stakeholders and pilot sites.

Research & Development

Sustainability

Salford

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Opportunity ID
<div><p>2905</p>
</div></div><div>Opportunity Closing Date
<div><p>04/03/2025, 23:55</p>
</div></div><div>Primary Location
<div></div><div><div>Salford - Peel Park Campus
</div></div></div><div>School or Business Unit
<div></div><div><div>Salford Business School
</div></div></div><div>Contract Type
<div></div><div><div>Full Time Fixed Term
</div></div></div><div>Anticipated end date
<div></div><div><div>June 2026
</div></div></div><div>Salary
<div><p>&pound;37,999 - &pound;45,163</p>
</div></div><div>Opportunity
<div></div><div><div><p><b>Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Design of Local Energy &amp; Flexibility Markets</b></p><p><b>
Opportunity:</b></p><p>
Salford Business School boasts a vibrant international community. We are pioneers in redefining education and its role in shaping the future and world around us. Industry collaborations, knowledge transfer partnerships, research partnerships, international exchanges, student opportunities, outreach activities - these are just some of the ways we connect and work together. We have recently launched our Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) which is a catalyst for collaboration between academia, policymakers and industry, helping empower businesses to overcome new and existing challenges facing them in today&rsquo;s dynamic business landscape.
</p><p>We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to an externally funded project focused on designing, developing, and implementing innovative local energy and flexibility markets for communities and neighbourhoods in the UK and EU. The project emphasizes the role of bidirectional electric vehicles (EVs), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), and other demand-side potentials.</p><p><b>
The role:</b></p><p>
To design, develop, and implement innovative local energy and flexibility markets for communities and neighbourhoods, focusing on bidirectional EVs, V2X, and other demand-side potentials. The strategic roles of emerging actors, such as charge point operators (CPOs) and e-mobility service providers (EMSPs), acting as intermediaries between distribution system operators (DSOs) and EV owners, must be thoroughly examined and integrated into the marketplace design. Designed market models will be tested across various pilot sites in the UK and EU. The post-holder will work with and report to the Project Lead and required to develop, lead and deliver research projects and build partnerships and will represent the team in technical discussions and project meetings, ensuring effective collaboration and knowledge exchange. The post-holder will be expected to undertake simulation and data-driven analysis as required by the project.</p><ul><li>
To provide support to the Project Lead to deliver the DriVe2X Project.</li><li>
To manage research projects and contribute to projects delivered by others in the team as required.</li><li>
To manage and undertake data collection and analysis activities as required.</li><li>
To develop, build and nurture partnerships with a range of stakeholders.</li><li>
To work across disciplines in the development and delivery of projects with internal, external, domestic and international partners.</li><li>
To present the findings and to publish research findings in high-quality academic and non-academic outputs</li><li>
Perform any other duties as may be required from time to time by the Project Lead.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
We hope you will bring:</b></p><ul><li>
Academic concepts and applications of the microeconomic theory (market structures, competition, strategic interactions, bidding, consumer cooperative and noncooperative behaviour, game theory) plus proficiency in programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB)</li><li>
Strong knowledge of sustainable cities and local energy communities, V2G and flexibility markets, policy and market issues relating to local energy communities in the EU and the UK, charging codes and standards for EVs and distributed energy systems</li><li>
Experience of undertaking high quality research in an academic environment</li><li>
Experience of working with the public and/or private sector</li><li>
Project management skills and capability and willingness to undertake administrative tasks.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
What&rsquo;s in it for you?</b></p><ul><li><b>
Competitive Salary</b> and excellent pension scheme.</li><li><b>
An impressive</b><b><i> </i></b><b>32 days leave, </b>plus bank holidays, additional time off at winter break, and the opportunity to buy even more!</li><li><b>
Flexible Working</b> &ndash; we support a culture of flexible and agile working, to help you find the right balance.</li></ul><p><b>
Please note</b></p><p>
In addition to their CV, applicants are required to submit a one-page research statement outlining their research plan to work on this topic if recruited for this position. Additionally, please provide one of your recent research papers that demonstrates the relevance of your work to the role described in the job description.</p><br>
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</div></div><div>Job Description</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Opportunity ID
2905
Opportunity Closing Date
04/03/2025, 23:55
Primary Location
Salford - Peel Park Campus
School or Business Unit
Salford Business School
Contract Type
Full Time Fixed Term
Anticipated end date
June 2026
Salary
£37,999 - £45,163
Opportunity
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Design of Local Energy & Flexibility Markets
Opportunity:
Salford Business School boasts a vibrant international community. We are pioneers in redefining education and its role in shaping the future and world around us. Industry collaborations, knowledge transfer partnerships, research partnerships, international exchanges, student opportunities, outreach activities - these are just some of the ways we connect and work together. We have recently launched our Centre for Sustainable Innovation (CSI) which is a catalyst for collaboration between academia, policymakers and industry, helping empower businesses to overcome new and existing challenges facing them in today’s dynamic business landscape.
We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to an externally funded project focused on designing, developing, and implementing innovative local energy and flexibility markets for communities and neighbourhoods in the UK and EU. The project emphasizes the role of bidirectional electric vehicles (EVs), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), and other demand-side potentials.
The role:
To design, develop, and implement innovative local energy and flexibility markets for communities and neighbourhoods, focusing on bidirectional EVs, V2X, and other demand-side potentials. The strategic roles of emerging actors, such as charge point operators (CPOs) and e-mobility service providers (EMSPs), acting as intermediaries between distribution system operators (DSOs) and EV owners, must be thoroughly examined and integrated into the marketplace design. Designed market models will be tested across various pilot sites in the UK and EU. The post-holder will work with and report to the Project Lead and required to develop, lead and deliver research projects and build partnerships and will represent the team in technical discussions and project meetings, ensuring effective collaboration and knowledge exchange. The post-holder will be expected to undertake simulation and data-driven analysis as required by the project.
To provide support to the Project Lead to deliver the DriVe2X Project.
To manage research projects and contribute to projects delivered by others in the team as required.
To manage and undertake data collection and analysis activities as required.
To develop, build and nurture partnerships with a range of stakeholders.
To work across disciplines in the development and delivery of projects with internal, external, domestic and international partners.
To present the findings and to publish research findings in high-quality academic and non-academic outputs
Perform any other duties as may be required from time to time by the Project Lead.
We hope you will bring:
Academic concepts and applications of the microeconomic theory (market structures, competition, strategic interactions, bidding, consumer cooperative and noncooperative behaviour, game theory) plus proficiency in programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
Strong knowledge of sustainable cities and local energy communities, V2G and flexibility markets, policy and market issues relating to local energy communities in the EU and the UK, charging codes and standards for EVs and distributed energy systems
Experience of undertaking high quality research in an academic environment
Experience of working with the public and/or private sector
Project management skills and capability and willingness to undertake administrative tasks.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive Salary and excellent pension scheme.
An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at winter break, and the opportunity to buy even more!
Flexible Working – we support a culture of flexible and agile working, to help you find the right balance.
Please note
In addition to their CV, applicants are required to submit a one-page research statement outlining their research plan to work on this topic if recruited for this position. Additionally, please provide one of your recent research papers that demonstrates the relevance of your work to the role described in the job description.

Job Description

Research Fellow (Design of Local Energy & Flexibility Markets/DriVe2X project) - University of Salford

Research Fellow (Design of Local Energy & Flexibility Markets/DriVe2X project)

You must understand a diverse student community and show evidence of continuous professional development in work-based learning or employability development.

You will create and implement work-based learning initiatives, manage events, build partnerships, and provide support for students in securing placements and internships.

People, HR & Administration

Education & Teaching

<div><div>Opportunity ID
<div><p>2894</p>
</div></div><div>Opportunity Closing Date
<div><p>09/02/2025, 23:55</p>
</div></div><div>Primary Location
<div></div><div><div>Salford - Frederick Road Campus
</div></div></div><div>School or Business Unit
<div></div><div><div>School of Health &amp; Society
</div></div></div><div>Contract Type
<div></div><div><div>Full Time Permanent
</div></div></div><div>Salary
<div><p>&pound;32,296 - &pound;36,924</p>
</div></div><div>Opportunity
<div></div><div><div><p>Are you passionate about helping students unlock their potential? Join us as an <b>Employability and Placement Officer</b>! In this exciting role, you'll connect students with invaluable work experiences by leveraging industry contacts to find the best placement opportunities. You'll guide and support students through the processes and ensuring they feel confident and prepared, all while working closely with our dedicated Employability &amp; Placements Assistants.</p><p>
The ideal candidate must have a sound understanding of our diverse student community and must demonstrate evidence of ongoing professional development in work-based and placement learning or employability development.</p><p>
The successful candidate will be part of a team committed to enhancing students' career capital and staying ahead of labour market trends. You'll develop and promote engaging employability activities, coach and mentor students, and collaborate with academic and student experience staff to ensure a seamless integration of employability into the curriculum.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Key responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Lead on the creation and implementation of initiatives focused on work-based learning, placement opportunities, and employability skill-building, ensuring alignment with current industry trends.</li><li>
Plan, manage, and execute high quality events and projects related to employability and work-based learning.</li><li>
Develop strong partnerships with students, academic teams, and businesses (including micro-businesses, SMEs, and larger firms) to create meaningful opportunities for collaboration and student career development.</li><li>
Provide tailored support to students in identifying and securing suitable placements, internships or employment, while addressing challenges related to employability and focusing on the student experience.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
The School of Health and Society...</b></p><p>
The School of Health &amp; Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact. Our award-winning facilities give students real-world experience, and we are further developing our estate to build on this success. We aim to leave a productive legacy of helping people at all stages of their lives, improving physical, psychological and social wellbeing. We are passionate about research and problem solving on a large scale, and also remain focused on all-important smaller details, directly affecting people on a daily basis. We are focused on developing our knowledge and understanding, to actively help people, our clients, to lead more productive, comfortable lives.</p><p>
One of our key strategic goals is to advance equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across our workforce and create an inclusive work environment. In this role, you will contribute to our thinking and be challenging on how Salford can transform the way it addresses equity disparities, embraces diversity and becomes more inclusive.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
What's in it for you?</b></p><p><b>
Competitive salary</b> - and excellent pension scheme</p><p><b>
Generous annual leave</b> &ndash; An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!</p><p><b>
Flexible working</b> - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.</p><p><b>
Professional development</b> - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.</p><p><b>
The perks!</b> MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.</p><p><b>
Wellbeing</b> &ndash; your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.</p><p><b>
Become unstoppable &ndash; apply today!</b></p><br>
<p></p>
</div>
</div></div><div>Job Description</div></div><div></div>

Opportunity ID
2894
Opportunity Closing Date
09/02/2025, 23:55
Primary Location
Salford - Frederick Road Campus
School or Business Unit
School of Health & Society
Contract Type
Full Time Permanent
Salary
£32,296 - £36,924
Opportunity
Are you passionate about helping students unlock their potential? Join us as an Employability and Placement Officer! In this exciting role, you'll connect students with invaluable work experiences by leveraging industry contacts to find the best placement opportunities. You'll guide and support students through the processes and ensuring they feel confident and prepared, all while working closely with our dedicated Employability & Placements Assistants.
The ideal candidate must have a sound understanding of our diverse student community and must demonstrate evidence of ongoing professional development in work-based and placement learning or employability development.
The successful candidate will be part of a team committed to enhancing students' career capital and staying ahead of labour market trends. You'll develop and promote engaging employability activities, coach and mentor students, and collaborate with academic and student experience staff to ensure a seamless integration of employability into the curriculum.
Key responsibilities
Lead on the creation and implementation of initiatives focused on work-based learning, placement opportunities, and employability skill-building, ensuring alignment with current industry trends.
Plan, manage, and execute high quality events and projects related to employability and work-based learning.
Develop strong partnerships with students, academic teams, and businesses (including micro-businesses, SMEs, and larger firms) to create meaningful opportunities for collaboration and student career development.
Provide tailored support to students in identifying and securing suitable placements, internships or employment, while addressing challenges related to employability and focusing on the student experience.
The School of Health and Society...
The School of Health & Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact. Our award-winning facilities give students real-world experience, and we are further developing our estate to build on this success. We aim to leave a productive legacy of helping people at all stages of their lives, improving physical, psychological and social wellbeing. We are passionate about research and problem solving on a large scale, and also remain focused on all-important smaller details, directly affecting people on a daily basis. We are focused on developing our knowledge and understanding, to actively help people, our clients, to lead more productive, comfortable lives.
One of our key strategic goals is to advance equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across our workforce and create an inclusive work environment. In this role, you will contribute to our thinking and be challenging on how Salford can transform the way it addresses equity disparities, embraces diversity and becomes more inclusive.
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
Generous annual leave – An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.
Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.
The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.
Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.
Become unstoppable – apply today!


Job Description

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