The Research and Innovation Office at Loughborough University is currently recruiting for an Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) Skills Manager to support the regional ERA Skills programme to play a leading role in the development and delivery of high-impact, cross-institutional skills programmes as part of the Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) initiative.
ERA is a flagship Midlands Innovation collaboration involving nine academic institutions and the British Geological Survey, with a mission to transform energy innovation across the region. Skills development is a central pillar of this mission, and the ERA Skills Manager will lead efforts to cultivate the next generation of energy researchers and innovators.
As the ERA Skills Manager you will:
- Lead the ERA Skills Academy, including contributing to the continuation of C-DICE and building on the success of HyDEX, embedding them into ERA’s core activities.
- Develop a coordinated programme of doctoral and postdoctoral training across partner universities and research centres aligned with ERA’s vision.
- Work with industry to understand skills needs and foster collaborative opportunities that support upskilling and reskilling.
- Secure future funding and embed skills development into grant proposals and strategic plans.
- Promote equity, diversity, and inclusion as part of a just transition to net zero.
- Build and maintain strong networks across the ERA partnership, industry, and beyond.
- Travel to partner institutions including the University of Nottingham to build contacts and networks and gather information for the mapping.
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