Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Exeter - Faculty of Environment, Science, and Economy

Location:	Penryn
Salary:	From £34,610 pro rata on Grade E26, depending on qualifications and experience.
Hours:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 25th March 2026
Closes: 8th April 2026
Job Ref: Q14247

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

This part time (0.5 FTE) position is available from 20 April 2026 on a fixed term basis until 16 October 2026

The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Dr. Shuyue Lin. This EPSRC Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub funded post is available from 20 April 2026. The successful applicant will contribute to research on advanced control strategies for offshore wind farms, with a particular focus on the integration of grid-forming (GFM) and grid-following (GFL) control to enhance system resilience. The role will involve developing and analysing control algorithms, investigating system stability under disturbances, and evaluating performance under varying grid conditions. The employment contract is subject to funding.

The post will include modelling and simulation of offshore wind farm systems, implementing adaptive GFM-GFL control strategies, and assessing their impact on grid stability and fault response. The PDRA will also support the integration of control approaches within realistic system scenarios, including interaction with grid dynamics and converter-based resources.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants should have knowledge in control and grid integration of offshore wind farms.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Cornwall

The University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

Further information
For further information please contact Dr. Shuyue Lin, e-mail s.lin3@exeter.ac.uk.

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.