University of Cambridge is Recruiting for 2 Research Assistant or Associate Positions in Climate Compatible Growth
Closing Date: 2 July 2024
University of Cambridge is Recruiting for 2 Research Assistant or Associate Positions in Climate Compatible Growth
Two Research Assistant or Associate positions have become available as part of the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) programme, an exciting research programme involving leading UK universities and KTH Sweden. CCG is funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), which aims to support investment in sustainable energy and transport systems to meet development priorities in the Global South. The key partner countries in CCG are Kenya, Zambia, Ghana, Lao PDR, Viet Nam and India where joint research projects are in place. The specific focus of this post is critical materials (such as lithium, cobalt, graphite) to support low-carbon transitions globally.
The Research Assistant or Associate positions will be located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Research critical material production & supply chains
- Model supply chain changes techno-economically
- Academic & policy writing
- Collaborate with institutions in selected CCG partner countries
Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required for the Roles
- Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in Engineering or a field relating to mining, supply chains, or similar
- Knowledge and experience in: environmental assessment, emissions accounting, tools of Industrial Ecology; cost estimations of supply chains and production processes of minerals; programming languages (i.e. Python, MATLAB, R), software control (i.e. GitHub) and GIS-type software
- Collaboration and communication with multicultural partners, policymakers research institutes, colleagues
- Evidence of potential to produce and clearly communicate high-quality research outputs
- Experience of managing own workload, sticking to deadlines, and ability to constantly update knowledge
Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.
Salary ranges: Research Assistant: £29,605 – £33,966; Research Associate: £36,024 – £44,263
Fixed-term: The funds for these posts are available until 31 March 2025 in the first instance. These posts are full-time and with a start date of as soon as possible.
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