Research Fellow 0.8 FTE - Fixed term contract - 13 months
Research Fellow in Public Perceptions of Emerging Hydrogen-based Transportation Technologies
The Transport Research Institute is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to undertake research and contribute to the development of knowledge relating to public perceptions towards hydrogen electric and automated aviation. Specifically, the Fellow will work on a cutting-edge research project about hydrogen aviation operations and will help identify the current status of public perceptions and opinions towards this technology, understand the factors affecting perceptions and opinions and draw policy recommendations for key stakeholders.
The School of Engineering and Built Environment (SEBE) has a long history of innovative research, working with both industry specialists and the government on cutting edge projects that are internationally renowned and world leading.
The role
The Research Fellow will join the Transport Research Institute (https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/tri/) and will work under the supervision of Professor Pat Langdon and Dr Greg Fountas on an Innovate UK –funded project along with a highly competitive and multidisciplinary team. The role involves:
The Research Fellow is also expected to:
This post may require some travel within the UK to organise workshops, focus groups and surveys and attend project meetings.
What are we looking for:
Essential requirements:
Desirable requirements:
For a detailed list of the requirements, you can review the full Job Description click here.
Benefits we offer
In return, we offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement and offer an attractive benefit package.
Salary: Grade 5, GBP 32,816 - GBP 39,152 per annum (Full time Equivalent)
Additional Information
Closing date: 7th April 2021 (23:59)
Interviews: From the 20th April
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