Research Associate - South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre (SYSC)

Job description:

Are you interested in working for a top-ranked, triple-crown accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) Management School? With world-class facilities, ground-breaking research and cutting-edge thinking, we are seeking applications from ambitious, highly motivated and talented individuals who will be keen to play an active role in further enhancing the Management School’s international reputation for excellence in research, teaching and innovation that has positive societal impact.

We are recruiting a research associate for the South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre (SYSC). The post being advertised for is located in the Management School and a key member of the Advanced Resource Efficiency Centre (AREC), Energy Institute. We are primarily looking for someone with excellent domain knowledge and the ability and desire to work in an interdisciplinary manner in multidisciplinary projects. 

This post is for a research associate specialising in dynamic life cycle assessment (LCA) and future supply chain sustainability modelling. The role is part of South Yorkshire Sustainability Centre (SYSC) funded by Research England. The successful candidate will work with Prof Lenny Koh to deliver work package D (WPD) Supply Chain Innovation.

WPD aims to map the supply chain and integrate the criteria for environmental sustainability across the supply chain for projects on decarbonisation of transport, housing and industry in SYSC, thereby supporting sustainable supply chain decision making. It is hypothesised that such integration will improve resilience, productivity and efficiency, leading to lower energy requirements, less waste and reduced costs. Opportunities for energy integration, circular economy and industrial symbiosis will be explored to ensure maximum supply chain innovation and sustainability. New dynamic LCA method, supply chain sustainability digital tool and supply chain innovation analysis will be developed building from the SCEnAT suites framework.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

We are keen to attract a diverse applicant pool. We encourage all potential candidates to reflect on their strengths and experience in the broadest sense, including transferable skills where appropriate, when considering their suitability for the position. Additionally, the panel will ensure that any career gaps due to caring responsibilities or illness are appropriately taken into consideration. In all cases, we will select the best candidate for the role

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. 

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