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Graduate Research Assistant
Graduate Research Assistant – Hydrogen Energy Storage Techno-Economic Assessment
Internal Applications Only
About the Role
This EPSCR PBIAA GW-SHIFT funded part-time post (FTE 0.5) is available immediately on a fixed-term contract until December 2026.
The starting salary will be from £33,951.00 (Grade E), dependent on qualifications and experience.
Located in Cornwall, this role supports Research Lead Prof Xiaohong Li to deliver a techno-economic and environmental assessment of hydrogen as a long-duration energy storage solution, aiming to improve grid flexibility in the Great Western region.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as research lead, coordinating the core research programme and monitoring day-to-day activities.
- Develop an AI-driven digital twin for real-time simulation, optimisation, and control of energy flows.
- Conduct high-resolution, region-specific modelling of hydrogen supply/demand scenarios to evaluate feasibility.
- Provide actionable insights for:
- Investment decisions
- Infrastructure planning
- Regulatory development
- Communicate complex research findings, progress reporting, and proposals for external funding/partnerships.
- Integrate hydrogen into regional energy grid models via digital twins.
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About You
Qualifications & Experience
- Eligible for an internal application only.
- Minimum of a first-degree qualification (or equivalent experience) in a related discipline (e.g. engineering, energy systems, environmental science, AI/digital transformation).
- Demonstrable knowledge of research methods and sustainable energy metrics.
- Strong skills in:
- AI-driven energy systems (digital twins, simulation)
- Techno-economic/environmental evaluations.
Soft Skills & Competencies
- Exceeds those outlined in the Does You Apply or Resume deferbelowbing Job Description/Project Specification (read for full details).
Salary & Full-Time Equivalent
- Part-time: 0.5 FTE.
- Salary: Latest scale: £33,951 HSP baseline (Grade E).
- Secondment benefits available up to Grade L; consult local establishes rules accordingly.
About the Division
Not specified; role falls under Faculty of Environment, Science & Economy.
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About Us
Join the University of Exeter, recognized among top 200 Russell Group universities (QS & THE 2025), with a triple Gold TEF rating demonstrating commitment to:
- Excellence in teaching
- Global teaching presence
Values include culture, diversity, and inclusion. For more priorities on social justice, visit our E&DI webpage here.
Staff Benefits
- Leadership capabilities engaging intellectually across disciplines.
- 26 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave.
- 6 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
- Fertility treatment policy (one funded cycle).
- Campus location in stunning Devon/Cornwall.
Further Support
- Contact hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk for assistance with fair process, DSLA, or job interview resources.
- Forms available for such request adjustments: Disability Confident Scheme.
Contact
For inquiries, email Prof Xiaohong Li: x.li@exeter.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1326 255769.
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