Research Assistant in Critical Minerals Supply Chain Modelling

About us

Set within UCL’s Faculty of The Built Environment, The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources (BSEER) is comprised of four world-class Institutes exploring from a multidisciplinary perspective, interlinked domains of Energy, Environment, Resources and Heritage.

About the role

The Postdoctoral Research Assistant will be conducting research on Critical Minerals Supply Chains and resilience framework. The post requires modelling expertise combining Material Flow Analysis, Life Cycle Assessment and value chain modelling. The project will explore the complex set up of critical minerals supply chains and will identify pathways and strategies to increase resilience. The candidate will contribute to a NERC-UKRI project led by Dr Teresa Domenech and in collaboration with Canadian partners. The position holder will have primary responsibility for conducting the analysis and material and economic modelling in collaboration with ISR colleagues and our UK and Canadian project partners.

This post is available immediately and is funded for 6 or 12 months in the first instance (depending on FTE), further funding to support the post may be available.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact bseer-.

If you have specific questions about the role please contact Teresa Domenech,

This role meets the eligibility requirements for visa sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

About you

The ideal candidate has a quantitative and analytical background, with expertise in mining and critical minerals, familiarity with data analysis and data manipulation, and a keen interest in sustainable resources, mining and refining, the circular economy and multi-disciplinary research. The ideal candidate has a PhD in a relevant related topic connected to sustainability, modelling and integrated assessment and experience in modelling with solid quantitative skills and commitment to high quality research. Previous experience in value chain modelling is desirable.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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