Research Associates in Regional Plastics & Chemical Systems Decarbonisation

International Society for Industrial Ecology; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Sheffield seeks 3 Research Associates to advance sustainability efforts in the chemical sector. Candidates will collaborate with industry leaders and utilize cutting-edge tools such as life cycle assessment and machine learning to optimise low-carbon pathways. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in regional plastics and chemical systems decarbonisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting sustainability research and emissions reduction strategies.
• Ability to collaborate with industry stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advance research in sustainability for the chemical sector.
• Collaborate with industry leaders to drive innovation.
• Utilise tools to optimise low‑carbon pathways.

Skills

Life cycle assessment

Process simulation

Technoeconomic analysis

Machine learning

Job description

3 Research Associates in Regional Plastics & Chemical Systems Decarbonisation

• Advance world‑leading research in sustainability and emissions reduction for the chemical sector.
• Collaborate with industry leaders to drive innovation.
• Utilise cutting‑edge tools like life cycle assessment, process simulation, and technoeconomic analysis, machine learning to optimise pathways for a low‑carbon future.
• School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

• Lidia Kim
  National Research and Development Institute for Industrial Ecology - ECOIND