Research Assistant or Associate in Sustainability and Life Cycle Assessment

Faculty / Department
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Salary
£43,003 – £49,895 per annum

Location / Campus
South Kensington Campus – Hybrid

Contract Type / Work Pattern
Full time – Fixed term

Closing date
16-Oct-2024
About the role
Join our team as a Research Assistant or Associate to drive cutting-edge sustainability research and be at the forefront of pioneering innovative tools and methods. You will have the opportunity to apply systems thinking to address pressing sustainability challenges with a focus on assessing Hydrogen Production Technologies through life cycle assessment (LCA) and participatory processes. All whilst collaborating closely with Professor Nick Voulvoulis and a dynamic interdisciplinary team to drive impactful research at the esteemed Centre for Environmental Policy. We are searching for an individual with proven expertise in LCA, eco-design, and the circular economy to contribute to ground-breaking sustainability initiatives.

You will lead the development of tools and methods aimed at applying systems thinking to solve sustainability challenges. This unique role involves assessing the sustainability of Hydrogen Production Technologies through life cycle assessment and participatory methods, contributing directly to the transition to sustainability.

What you would be doing
You will be responsible for planning and carrying out research aligned with the project goals, collaborating closely with Professor Nick Voulvoulis, his postdocs, and the project’s partners.

You will analyse large datasets, applying suitable techniques for integration and visualisation. In addition, you will assist in writing research reports, preparing publications for refereed journals, and contributing to external funding applications.

As a member of the Centre for Environmental Policy, you will be joining a unique interdisciplinary Department in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, conducting policy-focused, fundamental, and applied research to solve environmental and sustainability issues. Research at the Centre tackles a wide range of environmental topics with an emphasis on informing public policy and ensuring the commitments made by government, businesses and civil society can be upheld.

What we are looking for
Research Associate: Hold, or near completion of, a PhD (or equivalent) in Sustainability or Environmental Management or a closely related discipline.
Research Assistant: Hold a first degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a closely related discipline.
You should have a strong background in environmental science, environmental technology and systems, with experience in Life cycle assessment (LCA), with an established ability to perform LCA tasks using software, such as SimaPro or GaBi.
You should have practical experience in a broad range of other research techniques including Sustainability and Environmental Risk Assessments
You should have proficiency in mathematical modelling and related statistical procedures (using GIS, Python or R or other programming languages)
You should have excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly for publication.
What we can offer you
Opportunity to work on a ground-breaking project with leading experts in the field
A collaborative, interdisciplinary department within a world-class institution
Competitive salary and benefits package, including 39 days of annual leave.
Further information
Candidates who have not yet completed their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant.

This is a full time, fixed-term position for 36 months, starting in January 2025.

If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Professor Nick Voulvoulis – [email protected]

Available documents
Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.
Download: Job Description Research Assistant Or Associate.Pdf
Download: Employee Benefits Booklet.Pdf
 

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.
We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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