Research Fellow
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,636 to £44,746 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Southampton |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 3282625WR |
Summary
ESRC Project: Powering Up Coastal Economies: Path Creation in Low Carbon and Renewable Energies
Applications are invited for a full-time Research Fellow position on the above research project which is being led by Professor Peter Sunley, in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Southampton. The post will work closely with the other investigators: Professors Stuart Dawley and Danny MacKinnon (Geography and CURDS, Newcastle). The aim of the project is to investigate and compare the regional development paths of low carbon energy sectors in four coastal regions of the UK, and explore the regional outcomes of energy transitions.
About you
You will have completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in Economic Geography, business, economics or a closely-related field, and you will have shown your top research capabilities, particularly in qualitative research. Highly organised and constructive, you will demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills, and will also have excellent communication skills, alongside a collaborative approach.
Open to researchers from around the world and from diverse backgrounds, we are looking for researchers who have the potential to build a team in economic geography, and energy transitions and their regional outcomes.
What we can offer you
You will join the Economy, Society, Governance research group (see http://www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/research/groups/economy_society.page). The group has a leading international reputation in human geography. The research team will also support you through mentoring and networking opportunities.
As a founding signatory of the Athena SWAN charter, and holder of a silver award, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We will provide additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance, additional university closure days, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts.
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Peter Sunley (P.J.Sunley@soton.ac.uk) (00 44) (0) 23 80595496.
As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
Applications are invited for a full-time Research Fellow position on the above research project which is being led by Professor Peter Sunley, in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science, University of Southampton. The post will work closely with the other investigators: Professors Stuart Dawley and Danny MacKinnon (Geography and CURDS, Newcastle). The aim of the project is to investigate and compare the regional development paths of low carbon energy sectors in four coastal regions of the UK, and explore the regional outcomes of energy transitions.
About you
You will have completed, or be close to completing, a PhD in Economic Geography, business, economics or a closely-related field, and you will have shown your top research capabilities, particularly in qualitative research. Highly organised and constructive, you will demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills, and will also have excellent communication skills, alongside a collaborative approach.
Open to researchers from around the world and from diverse backgrounds, we are looking for researchers who have the potential to build a team in economic geography, and energy transitions and their regional outcomes.
What we can offer you
You will join the Economy, Society, Governance research group (see http://www.southampton.ac.uk/geography/research/groups/economy_society.page). The group has a leading international reputation in human geography. The research team will also support you through mentoring and networking opportunities.
As a founding signatory of the Athena SWAN charter, and holder of a silver award, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We will provide additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance, additional university closure days, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts.
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Peter Sunley (P.J.Sunley@soton.ac.uk) (00 44) (0) 23 80595496.
As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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