Post Doctoral Researcher

Location: Waterside Campus, Other

About the Job

Part time: 0.7 FTE (25.9 hours per week)

Fixed term for up to 1.5 years

Interview Date: Friday 17 January 2025 

The Post Doctoral Researcher will conduct relevant research in relation to the Leathertrace Bangladesh Project, running within the Faculty of Business and Law (FBL). The research will focus on innovative approaches to waste management in the leather industry as well the development of an E-Traceability systems suitable for the Bangladesh Leather Industry context, in alignment with the Leathertrace Project. Interested candidates should note that prior contextual knowledge of the leather industry and/or Bangladeshi Leather Industry is not a compulsory requirement to apply. 

Leathertrace is a funded project by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO), as part of the Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP) programme and is being managed by the Centre for Sustainable Business Practices (CSBP) within the Faculty. The project aims to deploy digitalised traceability and environmental footprint calculation technologies in Bangladesh. 

The Post Doctoral Researcher will be mainly (among other duties) responsible for collating, synthesising, and analysing relevant quantitative and qualitative research data related to the execution of the project and writing research articles aimed at communicating research findings to the academic and non-academic public. 

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy. 

About You  

The ideal candidate should:

• Possess in-depth environmental and social sustainability knowledge.
• Possess evidence of research dissemination such as peer review publication(s), book chapters and conference papers.
• Have in-depth knowledge about data analysis experience using Excel and/or other data analysis software.
• Proficient in conducting quantitative and qualitative research, and analysis.
• Ability and commitment to working within a team environment and working with other researchers (academic and/or non-academic).
• Be willing to travel internationally, due to the nature of the project.

Qualifications 

Essential;

• Holds or close to completing a PhD in a sustainability-related field.

Right to Work

All candidates will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process.

Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. Due to this criteria, we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. 

Equality

We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.

For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON

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