Research Associate (3 posts)

Location: Imperial South Kensington Campus

About the role:

We are seeking three researchers to join our team to work across a portfolio of EU-funded projects, led by Professor Evina Katsou. You will spend your time working on two projects simultaneously, with 50% of your time spent on each project.

• The THESEUS project consists in Industrial-Urban symbiosis involving municipalities and regions cooperating with industries on the management of resources, waste, energy, water, infrastructures, services, transportation and networks.
• The NURISH project aims to enhance climate resilience and sustainable development in rural and small urban communities by implementing transformative nature-based, technological and circular economy solutions.
• The StreamSTEP project aims to trigger significant improvements of how heating energy is managed within industrial processes by addressing processes that generate waste heat across all temperature grades, while also recovering and treating condensate.
• The CRONUS project aims to accelerate on the path to sustainable bioenergy by incorporating in the biofuels value chain carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CUS) techniques promoting the decarbonisation of the EU economy.
• The SYMBIOREM project aims to improve the effectiveness, sustainability, circularity and cost-efficiency of bioremediation and revitalisation strategies for soils, sediments, surface water and groundwater.

What you would be doing:

You will develop and refine methodologies for collecting, analysing, and interpreting data relevant to the projects' goals. You will also be expected to prepare and submit deliverables, submit publications to refereed journals, present at international conferences, and attract external research funding.

What we are looking for:

• Hold a PhD in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science (with strong computational focus), Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, or Life Science, or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in process modelling and material flow analysis (MFA).
• High integrity and procedural knowledge: understanding EU IP, ethics, GDPR, and EC regulations, and strong knowledge of the EU funding landscape.
• Ability to conduct a detailed review of recent literature.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly for publication, including high quality reports to the EU commission

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

Full information on the post is available in the job description.

This is a fixed term post for 1 year.

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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