Research Fellow

Project Title: Garbage in Value Out (GIVO) - Circular Plastic Research Project

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a relentless focus on delivering quality teaching and learning, and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience.

A culturally rich university with a palpable commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Our success is built on a fantastic student experience coupled with award-winning teaching and world-class facilities that help students develop the skills and attitudes employers demand.

Faculty / Directorate

The GIVO Project is dedicated to addressing plastic waste in Nigeria by implementing scalable, sustainable waste management solutions. The project requires advanced quantitative analysis to explore socio-economic dynamics and to inform policy and practical interventions. The research fellow will focus on conducting rigorous quantitative analysis, employing advanced modelling techniques, including Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), to interpret data from a large dataset.

Role

The Research Fellow will lead the advanced quantitative analysis of the GIVO project, applying econometric techniques to analyse large-scale data. The fellow will ensure that statistical models are robust and align with the project’s socio-economic goals, contributing to high-impact publications and reports.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead advanced quantitative analysis using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and other complex statistical methods on a large dataset.
• Apply econometric and statistical models to assess the socio-economic impact of digital waste management solutions within the circular economy framework.
• Develop and test hypotheses using appropriate quantitative tools to analyse relationships between key variables, ensuring validity and reliability of the data.
• Provide comprehensive econometric analysis, including cost-benefit assessments and forecasting the long-term socio-economic effects of the GIVO project.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to align quantitative data findings with broader project goals.
• Prepare detailed reports, contribute to writing academic journal articles, and present findings to both the research team and external stakeholders.
• Guide junior research staff and potentially supervise doctoral students working on related aspects of the project.

Ideal Candidate

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the advanced quantitative research for a high-impact project that addresses critical sustainability challenges. The Research Fellow will be instrumental in generating insights that can shape future policy and practice in waste management.

For full details about this post please view the job description and person specification.

Closing date: 10 November 2024

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