Researcher - FTC to 31/08/2025, 15 hours per week

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Following multiple successful partnership projects funded by Innovate UK we are offering a curious and collaborative researcher the opportunity to join our growing team at the Centre for Research into Environmental Sustainability at the University of Chester. This project centres around the environmental impacts of the broiler industry in the UK and involves working closely with established academic and industry partners. 

We are looking for a researcher who is keen to build their career at the University of Chester, with an understanding of environmental assessment’s including Life Cycle Assessment, and the importance in the agricultural industry moving forward. You will also be interested in the wider impacts of sustainability which will contribute to our carbon neutrality journey and able to relate your work to the wider social and environmental implications. Ideally, you will be familiar with designing projects to deliver pre-established objectives, reporting to funders, and communicating findings. Technical training will be provided for the successful candidate. 

As an independent researcher you will direct the research, however you will also be part of a supportive team. Flexible working hours, job sharing, and combined internal posts are possible, in agreement with the manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a unique team, with creative input into the direction of CREST and potential future projects, with role continuation. The post is fixed term to 31^st August 2025 15 hours per week.

For informal enquiries please contact Melissa Spiers m.spiers@chester.ac.uk or Julieanna Powell-Turner j.powellturner@chester.ac.uk

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