Job Vacancy
Energy Innovation Research Associate
We are seeking an Energy Innovation Research Associate working across the UHI partnership to be based at our Thurso campus.
Responsibilities: The Researcher will assist in energy-related knowledge exchange activities and support collaborative applied research projects as part of UHI’s Energy Innovation Team. This will include:
• Facilitating and contributing to new and existing research projects, utilising specialised knowledge and experience in own area to interpret and meet requirements.
• Disseminating information to industry, government and wider stakeholders through workshops/webinars for KE, research and innovation purposes, with energy academics from across UHI.
• Involvement with the preparation of accurate and timely documentation, reviews, reports and datasets, and where applicable contributing to publishable papers.
• Communicating clearly, concisely and professionally, including producing effective written communications in a wide range of media for a variety of situations/audiences.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will hold knowledge, skills and experience normally associated with a first degree, together with a PhD or an equivalent professional qualification or at least 4 years appropriate professional experience.
Benefits of working for us:
45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack below or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk:
Interviews will be held 14th/15th January 2026.
Reference no.: NWH ERA 01
Salary range: ÂŁ36,066 - ÂŁ38,641 per annum
Duration: Fixed term for 12 months with possibility to extend or transition to open-ended, subject to funding
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Thurso
Closing Date: 5pm, Monday 5th January 2026
If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.