Research Director Centre for Net-Zero Market Design
Location: London
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: £68,284-£76,244
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Closing Date: 08-Dec-2025
As a Principal Research Fellow of the Institute, the primary role will be Research Director for the UCL Centre on Net Zero Market Design, which was established in July 2024 based on corporate philanthropic contributions.
Working with group members, project partners, etc. Reporting to and working closely with Michael Grubb, Professor of Energy and Climate Change and the Centre’s overall Director; working with a small research team at the Centre, together with other researchers on electricity systems and markets across BSEER. Likely also contributing to projects on electricity market reform in the EU and in China. The Centre and related projects are primarily funded by a mix of government and philanthropic sources.
The successful candidate will act as Research Director for the Centre, to conduct, oversee, and communicate research on approaches to market design for net zero electricity systems and related approaches to securing low carbon investment, initially in the UK but potentially internationally. The role will have a significant component of engagement with the Centre’s Funders and Advisory Board, including UK officials involved in electricity market reform. The post-holder would also contribute to teaching a new Masters module on Electricity Systems and Markets.
The post is available from 01 March 2026 and is funded until 01 August 2027 in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available.
Interviews will take place on the 15 December 2025.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, or the application process, please contact bseer-recruitment@ucl.ac.uk. If you have specific questions about the role please contact Michael Grubb, m.grubb@ucl.ac.uk
UCL welcomes applications from international applicants and has licence to sponsor individuals who require a visa. This is dependent on the post and candidate meeting eligibility requirements for visa sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation.
Find out more and apply.
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: £68,284-£76,244
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Closing Date: 08-Dec-2025
As a Principal Research Fellow of the Institute, the primary role will be Research Director for the UCL Centre on Net Zero Market Design, which was established in July 2024 based on corporate philanthropic contributions.
Working with group members, project partners, etc. Reporting to and working closely with Michael Grubb, Professor of Energy and Climate Change and the Centre’s overall Director; working with a small research team at the Centre, together with other researchers on electricity systems and markets across BSEER. Likely also contributing to projects on electricity market reform in the EU and in China. The Centre and related projects are primarily funded by a mix of government and philanthropic sources.
The successful candidate will act as Research Director for the Centre, to conduct, oversee, and communicate research on approaches to market design for net zero electricity systems and related approaches to securing low carbon investment, initially in the UK but potentially internationally. The role will have a significant component of engagement with the Centre’s Funders and Advisory Board, including UK officials involved in electricity market reform. The post-holder would also contribute to teaching a new Masters module on Electricity Systems and Markets.
The post is available from 01 March 2026 and is funded until 01 August 2027 in the first instance. Further funding to support the post may be available.
Interviews will take place on the 15 December 2025.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, or the application process, please contact bseer-recruitment@ucl.ac.uk. If you have specific questions about the role please contact Michael Grubb, m.grubb@ucl.ac.uk
UCL welcomes applications from international applicants and has licence to sponsor individuals who require a visa. This is dependent on the post and candidate meeting eligibility requirements for visa sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation.
Find out more and apply.