Professor in Net-Zero Electrical Power & Energy Systems (E&R)

Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

The University of Exeter is seeking to make a Professor appointment in Net-Zero Electrical Power and Energy Systems within the Department of Engineering. The post will primarily support further growth of research and teaching activities in the area of net-zero electrical energy systems and smart grids at the University. 

The post will be based in the Centre for Smart Grid (Renewable–Exeter, a part of Renewable Energy Research Group) directed by Professor Zhongdong Wang, a part of the Engineering department, led by Professor Ion Sucala (www.exeter.ac.uk/engineering ). Engineering currently has over 80 academic staff across our Exeter (Streatham) and Cornwall (Penryn) campuses. Academics in Streatham have particular expertise in simulation, optimisation and machine learning, water systems engineering, computational analysis, nano-engineering, vibration engineering, materials and manufacturing, biomedical engineering and electrical energy systems & smart grids.

The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university in the top 150 of universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings & THE World University Rankings). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, and have achieved a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017. We have over 27,000 students and 5000 staff from 180 different countries. Our research focuses on some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today, with 99% of our research rated as being of international quality in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.

We are looking to attract an innovative researcher with a strong and current record of research funding and international quality publications. Therefore, the successful candidate will be a leading figure in the research area of net-zero energy systems planning and operation, and digitalisation of the energy systems, with the ability to attract talented researchers to the field of Smart Grids.

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
• 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 new Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

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

The closing date for applications is 31/08/2022

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Director of Centre for Smart Grid, Professor Zhongdong Wang ([email protected] ) to discuss the post further.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Head of Engineering, Professor Ion Sucala ([email protected] ).

Please note that as of 1st September 2022 our colleges and schools will be moving into a new structure which will consist of the following three Faculties – Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, and Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.