Research Fellow in Integrated Simulation of Power, EVs and Charging Infrastructure

University of Leeds - Faculty of Environment - Institute for Transport Studies

Location: Leeds

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum depending on experience (Grade 7)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 4th September 2025

Closes: 2nd October 2025

Job Ref: ENVTR1219

Are you an experienced and ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Are you interested in pushing forward the state-of-the-art in innovative bi-directional charging and smart Grid-level energy optimisation, in the context of e-mobility and sustainable transport systems? Do you want to further your career in one of the world leading research institutions in Transport?

Based in the Institute for Transport Studies at the University of Leeds, you will primarily contribute to the modelling and simulation of the integrated optimisation of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) energy flows, using data on e-mobility demand, traffic and parking patterns, and grid configuration. This work will contribute to the development of statistical models to predict and support power supply planning.

You are expected to mainly work on the EU-funded project "ePowerMove: Enabling large e-fleets participation in power systems optimisation through mass deployment of people-friendly, low-cost infrastructure and interoperable vehicles". Your research will provide input to the assessment of policy intervention scenarios and strategies for short- and long-term green vehicle uptake in various markets, accelerating the transition to sustainable urban mobility and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector. You may also be requested to support relevant research activities in other on-going projects such as ZEV-UP which aims to develop and demonstrate frugal electric vehicles and their innovative solutions for urban transport demand.

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

What we offer in return:

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Professor Haibo Chen, Email: h.chen@leeds.ac.uk