Heriot-Watt University

Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Associate in Energy Transition and Finance

Closes 18 Oct 2026

Research

Accounting & Tax

Pay TBC

Year groups

Not specified

Deadline

18 Oct 2026

Field

Accounting & Tax

Sector

Research & Academia

Year groups

PhD / Postgraduate Research

Key facts

Study level: Doctorate; Develop and evaluate business models, financing and investment strategies, risk-allocation approaches, and commercialisation pathways for long-duration heat storage and heat networks. Lead and contribute to stakeholder interviews, participatory workshops and other engagement activities, and represent the SOLIS consortium at relevant events. Contribute to teaching activities as required.

Overview

The Sustainable Open-loop Large-scale Interseasonal Thermochemical Heat Storage (SOLIS) project is an EPSRC-funded Critical Mass Programme focused on developing innovative, scalable and cost-effective solutions for long-duration interseasonal heat storage technologies to balance renewable energy availability with seasonal heat demand.
Decarbonising heat is one of the most critical challenges in the transition to net zero.

Eligibility

Qualifications: A PhD (awarded or near completion) in Sustainable Finance, Energy Economics, Business/Management, Energy Policy, Sustainability Transitions, or a closely related discipline.

Funding structure

Salary: Grade 6 - £31,861 - £37,369 or Grade 7 - £38,448 - £48,337 per annum.
33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full-time staff.

Application process

Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability against the criteria above.

Heads up

Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.