Research Associate in Environmental Sustainability Assessment in Healthcare Materials Provision

Job reference: SAE-027805
Salary: £36,924-£45,163 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Chemical Engineering
Hours per week: Full time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 18/02/2025
Contract duration: 36 months
School/Directorate: School of Engineering

We are recruiting an enthusiastic and collaborative research associate with expertise in life cycle thinking, sustainability assessment and life cycle assessment (LCA), to join our interdisciplinary team. The post-holder will play a key role in delivering the work package responsible for assessing the environmental sustainability of the various circular pathways explored within this project, providing robust quantitative evidence to inform decision-making. A critical aspect of this role will involve addressing the complexities of accounting for recycled waste streams in LCA to enhance the quality of the analyses. In addition to research responsibilities, the post-holder will support the day-to-day running of Dr Cuéllar-Franca’s research group, offering technical guidance and mentorship to students. The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.           

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr. Rosa Cuéllar Franca - Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

Email: rosa.cuellarfranca@manchester.ac.uk

Name: Prof. Michael Shaver - Director of Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub

Email: michael.shaver@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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