Duties and Responsibilities: This Lecturer position provides a unique opportunity to participate in the development of the Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) in Energy and the Build Environment, in shaping postgraduate education across UCL, and in the expansion of the UCL Energy Institute.

The Lecturer will be responsible for the development and management of the DTC in Energy Demand Reduction and the Built Environment. The post holder will also be expected to work with the eight other UCL Centres for Doctoral Training as well as with other cross faculty initiatives such as UCL’s Grand Challenges.

A determination to help build the infrastructure of research is essential in order to carry forward the vision and goals of the DTC and to help achieve the UK’s targets for carbon reduction.

The post is initially funded for four years.

Key Requirements: The successful candidate is someone with a keen interest in multi-disciplinary research, proven ability to initiate, implement and complete research to a high standard, and a track record of academic publishing in the area of energy and buildings. A proven track record in PhD supervision and course development, ideally at the MSc/MRes level would be a significant advantage.

Further Details: A job description and person specification can be accessed online.

Further details are also available on the website.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy or the application process, please contact Michelle Tuohy by email or on 020 3108 5985.

If you wish to disscuss the post informally, please contact Professor Robert Lowe

Candidates who wish to be considered only for the Grade 9 salary should make this clear in their application.

We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

Closing Date: 16 Sep 2010
Latest time for the submission of applications: 5 pm
Interview date: 23rd September 2010

Duties and Responsibilities: The UCL Energy Institute is the University’s mechanism for bringing together a wide range of perspectives, understandings and procedures in energy research, transcending the boundaries between academic disciplines.

For more information visit on the dept please visit the website.

The successful candidate will teach on the Energy Institute’s MRes programme and undertake supervision of MRes and PhD theses. To undertake research and related activities within and in support of the overall research programme of the Energy Institute.

Key Requirements: The successful candidate should have a first or higher degree in a subject relevant to research in energy. In addition, we seek an individual with a keen interest in multi-disciplinary research, who can develop opportunities, proven ability to undertake and complete research to a high standard, a track record of academic publishing in a area relevant to energy and an ambition to build an academic career in what we expect will be an expanding and strategically vital area of activity. A determination to undertake rigorous research and to deliver teaching are essential.

Further Details: A job description and person specification can be accessed online.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy or the application process, please contact Michelle Tuohy by email or on 020 3108 5985

If you wish to discuss the post informally, please contact professor Robert Lowe or Professor Tadj Oreszczyn.

Closing Date: 16 Sep 2010
Latest time for the submission of applications: 5 pm
Interview date: 23rd September 2010

Duties and Responsibilities: Undertaking rigorous, quantitative, interdisciplinary research and modelling into energy systems as required by the work programmes of a range of research projects including SUPERGEN consortium on sustainable hydrogen energy (UK SHEC), the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) and various projects aimed at improving our understanding of the interactions between people, buildings and the energy supply system.

For more information on the dept please visit the website.

The post is initially funded for 2 years.

Key Requirements: The successful candidate has a highly quantitative and analytical mind with a postgraduate degree in mathematics, engineering, building science, or related quantitative field, a keen interest in multi-disciplinary research, and a specialism in quantitative analysis - such as demographics - applicable to energy. The appointee for the Senior Research Associate position should have a PhD in a quantitative field and have a proven record of successful publication and completion of research projects in the field of domestic energy modelling.

Further Details: A job description and person specification can be accessed online.

If you have queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Michelle Tuohy by email or on 020 3108 5985.

If you wish to discuss these appointments informally, please contact Professor Paul Ekins by email or on 020 3108 5990, or Dr Mark Barrett by email or on 020 3108 5983.

Closing Date: 16 Sep 2010
Latest time for the submission of applications: 5 pm
Interview date: 24th September 2010

• Valuation of environmental and cultural resources
• Project appraisal
• Policy design
• Training

We are looking to recruit an environmental economist to join our core in-house team (central London office) as a researcher. You will work in all of the four areas above, as part of a team and individually, as well as contributing to the development of the company. Your role will support the work of our consultants and associates, involving research for projects, statistical analysis and report writing.

We are looking for strong numerical, analytical and communication skills, as well as the ability to express complex ideas simply and logically. You will be a highly motivated team player, flexible and willing to take responsibility. You must have interest in and knowledge of environmental issues and policy in the UK and beyond. Previous experience is desirable but not necessary.

Candidates must have a degree in economics. A post-graduate degree (or similar experience) in environmental economics (or related subject) would also be advantageous for fulfilling the requirements of the role.

eftec offers a flexible and friendly work environment, a profit sharing scheme, annual holidays of 30 days plus public holidays, and access to academic developments in environmental economics through our specialist network. The salary for the researcher position will be in the range £23,000 – 30,000 per annum, depending on experience.

If you are interested in the researcher role, please send your CV, a sample of your own writing, and a cover letter to Allan Provins:

e-mail: allan@eftec.co.uk; or
write to: eftec, 73-75 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7SQ

Applications should be submitted by Friday 3rd September 2010. Candidates must be available for interview 13th – 24th September 2010.

The Research Co-ordinator will provide direct support to Professor Jackson, Director of the newly-formed Sustainable Lifestyles Research Group (SLRG). Combining day-to-day research coordination with internal and external liaison activities, s/he will also develop and conduct a key research project exploring how evidence is provided to and used by government. In addition, s/he will provide vital input to a major longitudinal qualitative household study.

Funded by DEFRA, ESRC and the Scottish Government, the SLRG is an innovative 3 year project which aims to achieve new and relevant understandings of the processes which lead to changes in people’s behaviours and practices and to provide advice on realistic strategies to encourage more sustainable lifestyles.

The post will be based in the Centre for Environmental Strategy, an internationally-acclaimed centre of excellence on sustainable development. It takes a multi-disciplinary approach to the analysis of sustainable systems, to develop action-oriented, policy-relevant responses to long-term environmental and social issues. (See http://www.ces-surrey.org.uk/)

The post will be appointed from 1st October 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Tim Jackson.

For an application pack and to apply on-line please go to our website www.surrey.ac.uk/vacancies

If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact Miss Karen Truss, HR Assistant, on tel: +44 (0) 1483
686060 or by e-mail: k.truss@surrey.ac.uk.

Further information about RESOLVE can be found at http://www.surrey.ac.uk/resolve/

Closing date for applications: 19th September 2010
Salary: up to £37,839 per annum (subject to experience and qualifications)
Please quote Post Ref No:7650

For further information about the University of Surrey, please visit www.surrey.ac.uk
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We are looking for dynamic, positive, persuasive, passionate people to lead campaigns to help transform the UK into a low-carbon economy and make a green economy a reality. Strong campaigning and communications skills are essential. Ideally you will have experience and expertise on finance or economics. An understanding of climate change policy will also be very useful.

The economy team will make a major difference - come and join us!

Closing date: Wednesday 1 September 2010 at 4pm
Interview date: Wednesday & Thursday 15 & 16 September 2010 Starting salary up to £33,400 (£33,900 from 1 October 2010) - 35 hours - London

Salary pro rata for part time.

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The project examines innovation and diffusion of small-scale sustainable energy projects amongst local communities in the UK. A survey, network analysis, case studies and scenarios will assess the innovative characteristics of community energy initiatives, diffusion strategies and success, relating findings to wider debates on innovation, socio-technical
transitions and sustainable development, drawing lessons for sustainability practitioners and policymakers. You must have (or be about to obtain), a PhD (or equivalent) and have a broad knowledge of current research on community energy for sustainability.

For further project information, please visit: www.grassrootsinnovations.org If you wish to discuss the project and posts, then please contact Adrian Smith; 01273 877065

Closing date for applications: 12 August 2010
Expected interview date: 7/8 September 2010

Ref: 932
Salary range: £29,853 to £35,646 pa
Expected Start Date: 1 January 2011
Ref 932 is a two year full-time position starting 1st January 2011 surveying
community energy projects and networks

For full details and how to apply see www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs

The University of Sussex is committed to equality of opportunity

The project examines innovation and diffusion of small-scale sustainable energy projects amongst local communities in the UK. A survey, network analysis, case studies and scenarios will assess the innovative characteristics of community energy initiatives, diffusion strategies and success, relating findings to wider debates on innovation, socio-technical
transitions and sustainable development, drawing lessons for sustainability practitioners and policymakers. You must have (or be about to obtain), a PhD (or equivalent) and have a broad knowledge of current research on community energy for sustainability.

For further project information, please visit: www.grassrootsinnovations.org If you wish to discuss the project and posts, then please contact Adrian Smith;  01273 877065.

Salary range: £29,853 to £35,646 pa
Expected Start Date: 1 October 2010
Ref:  931

Ref 931 is a three year full-time position starting 1st October 2010 undertaking community energy case studies and scenario building

Closing date for applications: 12 August 2010
Expected interview date: 7/8 September 2010

For full details and how to apply see www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs

The University of Sussex is committed to equality of opportunity

Starting salary: £28,138 rising annually to £30,748
Interview date: 27 August 2010.
Closing date: 27 July 2010.
Further details at: https://edm.brookes.ac.uk/hr/hr/vacancies.do?id=7693614

Starting late September 2010

Please see our web-site: http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/be/postgraduate/courses/ccbe.html or contact Elizabeth Wilson  for further details.