Climate Materials Research Associate (Fixed Term) – Cambridge

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

Job summary

A research organization is seeking two Research Assistants/Associates in Cambridge to support the Climate Compatible Growth programme. The role focuses on researching critical materials essential for low-carbon transitions and involves collaboration with international institutions. Applicants should have or be nearing a PhD in a relevant field, experience in environmental assessment, and strong programming skills. Full-time fixed-term position until March 2025.

Qualifications

• Must have (or nearing) a PhD in relevant fields.
• Experience in environmental assessment and emissions accounting.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research critical material production & supply chains.
• Model supply chain changes techno-economically.
• Conduct academic & policy writing.

Skills

Environmental assessment

Emissions accounting

Programming languages (Python, MATLAB, R)

GIS-type software

Collaboration and communication

Education

PhD in Engineering or related field

Tools

GitHub

Job description

A research organization is seeking two Research Assistants/Associates in Cambridge to support the Climate Compatible Growth programme. The role focuses on researching critical materials essential for low-carbon transitions and involves collaboration with international institutions. Applicants should have or be nearing a PhD in a relevant field, experience in environmental assessment, and strong programming skills. Full-time fixed-term position until March 2025.