Research Associate (CEE)

About the role:

Imperial College London is at the forefront of advancing sustainable technologies and practices. We are seeking two dedicated Research Associates to join our team for a 12-month post, to assist in developing an innovative framework for sustainable product design and development grounded in the Safe and Sustainable by Design criteria.

The goal is to minimize the negative impacts on human health and the environment through the lifecycle of various materials and processes. You will be involved in pioneering research, integrating strategic forms of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), conducting thorough environmental risk assessments, and developing comprehensive circularity assessments. You will focus on ensuring that resources are efficiently used and recycled throughout their lifecycle and will be crucial in setting new standards for safety and sustainability in the industry, by simplifying complex metrics into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

You will work across two UKRI funded projects, R3volution (ArEVOLUTIONary approach for maximising process water REuse and REsource REcovery through a smart, circular and integrated solution), and CSSBoost (Boosting Circular Systemic Solutions through Virtual Regional Circular Economy Spaces).

You will undertake project management and supervision of multi-disciplinary teams. You will also submit publications to refereed journals, present at international conferences, and to attract external research funding.

What we are looking for:

• A PhD in sustainability, environmental engineering, circular economy, mechanical engineering, environmental economics, industrial engineering, environmental science or a related field, or have equivalent research, industrial, or commercial experience.
• Experience of dealing/working with large project consortia to deliver high quality results
• Practical experience in a broad range of assessments including LCA, carbon footprint analysis, and circularity analysis
• Knowledge of sustainability and circularity assessment standardisation documentation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal with a wide range of people

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution

• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)
• The prospect to join a dynamic and growing team of researchers working on exciting environmental projects under the direction of Professor Evina Katsou
• A flexible, supportive work environment and encourage you to achieve and maintain a healthy work-life balance

Further Information

This is a full time, fixed term post for one year. The estimated start date is 1 September 2024, although this is flexible.

Please refer to the job description for full details and essential requirements for the post.

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Professor Evina Katsou on e.katsou@imperial.ac.uk.

For queries regarding the recruitment process please contact Briony Webb on b.webb@imperial.ac.uk.

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and disabilities. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the interview process and to perform crucial job functions, as well as other support including staff networks. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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