Research Associate in Circular Economy, Sustainability and Digitalisation

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join our team and lead the development of research proposals to measure the environmental impact and circularity assessment associated with developing digital tools. This role will involve knowledge about life cycle assessment (LCA) tools and developing circular economy frameworks to evaluate environmental sustainability and circularity. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr Gallego Schmid to write research proposals to determine the sustainability of different digital practices.

The post-holder will be based within an interdisciplinary and collegiate team of researchers at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the Department of Civil Engineering and Management (University of Manchester). We are looking for a person with a passion for research and a demonstrable skill to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment. Aligned with the Tyndall Centre’s missions, you will contribute towards the research team’s efforts to conduct research with genuine impact on policy and practice, and to publish in the very highest quality journals (indicatively, these might be Nature Sustainability, Journal of Cleaner Production and Resource Conservation and Recycling). Flexible working arrangements will be considered.

More detailed information about the University of Manchester, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, responsibilities of the post, and selection criteria can be found in the ‘Further Particulars’ document attached at the bottom of this advert.

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 support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, 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 Alejandro Gallego Schmid

Email: alejandro.gallegoschmid@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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

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