Research Associate in Modelling and Optimisation of Integrated Energy Networks

To conduct research on modelling and optimisation of integrated energy networks across supply and demand and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University,

To carry out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research.

To maintain collaboration within the team and externally. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

This post is full time (35 hours per week), available from 1 May 2026 and is fixed term until 30 April 2028.

Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6). We do not anticipate appointing this position above Starting Point 32 of Grade 6 salary scale, £41,064 per annum.

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Prof. Meysam Qadrdan.

For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Karen Baldwin/Chiara Riolo /Bev Jones at Enginadmin@cardiff.ac.uk.

The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities.

Date advert posted: Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Closing date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026