Research Fellow in AI for Energy and Transport

Location:London, Hybrid
Salary:£43,981 to £54,018
Hours:Full Time
Contract Type:Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:12th August 2026
Closes:13th September 2026

UCL – The Bartlett Faculty / The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources (BSEER)

About the role

The successful candidate will develop and evaluate AI-based spatio-temporal forecasting models for electricity demand at motorway EV charging hubs, integrating transport, charging, weather, and energy datasets. They will contribute to data analysis, model development and validation, dissemination through publications and reports, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of project milestones.

This post is available from 1 November 2026 and is funded for 12 months in the first instance; further funding to support the post may become available.

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.

About you

Please refer to the job description for details of the essential and desirable criteria.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:

Discounted medical insurance

41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)

Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme

Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Immigration loan

Relocation scheme for certain posts

On-site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

Find out more and apply.

Closing date: 13 September 2026