Research Associate in Circular Business Models

Location: South Kensington campus, hybrid

About the role:

The Research Associate in Circular Business Models will research the barriers and enablers of circularity in the High Performance Computing sector and proactively engage with industrial stakeholders and policymakers to translate the findings of this research.

What you would be doing:

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team that consists of engineers, scientists  economists and policy experts to provide insights and strategies towards a Circular Economy transition in the High Performance Computing Sector. You will be expected to conduct thorough qualitative research, engage with the industry and policy stakeholder and communicate your work through scientific publications and public engagement.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for

• A motivated individual with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work comfortably in interdisciplinary environments
• Strong qualitative research methods skills

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

Please refer to the job description for the full list of responsibilities and the essential and desirable requirements.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Pelin Demirel – [p.demirel@imperial.ac.uk] or Peter Childs [p.childs@imperial.ac.uk].

Start date: April 2025 or after

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

If you experience any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial.

Our culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.

Advert information