Research Assistant / Associate in Trickling Filters

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Research Assistant/Associate for a project focused on nitrous oxide emissions from trickling filters. The role involves conducting experiments and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support the UK water industry's Net Zero strategy. This full-time position offers additional benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Shopping discounts

Pension scheme

Health initiatives

Generous leave

Travel discounts

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental research and data analysis.
• Familiarity with nitrous oxide emissions and trickling filters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments on nitrous oxide emissions from trickling filters.
• Collaborate with a team of researchers and engineers.

Skills

Research

Environmental Science

Data Analysis

Education

PhD

Job description

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Research Assistant / Associate in Trickling Filters, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client: Newcastle University

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our fast-paced interdisciplinary research team based in the School of Engineering. The project will involve working with Professors Russell Davenport, Sam Wilson, and Tom Curtis, along with a Research Technician. This project is a collaboration led by Royal HaskoningDHV, in partnership with Newcastle University, Cranfield University, Jacobs, Mott MacDonald, Farmiloe Fisher, and Northumbrian Water Ltd. The consortium combines academic excellence with international research and engineering experience to enable rapid dissemination and implementation of findings within the UK water industry to support their Net Zero strategy.

This project aims to deliver a scientifically robust study, performing experiments at scale to investigate environmental and process factors affecting nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from trickling filters (TFs), and to provide evidence for monitoring and mitigation of these greenhouse gases. The UK water industry has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Net Zero 2030 Routemap. There is a significant knowledge gap regarding N2O emissions from TFs, despite over 5,000 WwTWs in the UK treating around 30% of the total load. Currently, there is limited reliable information on emission factors or mitigation strategies for N2O emissions from TFs, partly due to challenges in obtaining accurate in-situ measurements and a lack of international research in this area.

This is a full-time position (37 hours per week) for a fixed term of 9 months, with the possibility of extension to 12 months.

You will primarily be based at the Gateshead campus and will need to travel to Newcastle University campus. A UK driving license is advantageous.

Interviews will be held on 29th August 2024.

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To apply, upload a CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements. If nearing completion of your PhD, detail how your studies, research, and experiences have prepared you for this role.

For more information, contact Debbie Wilde at [contact details].

Learn more about the School of Engineering here.

Newcastle University is committed to diversity, inclusion, and being a University of Sanctuary. We support equal opportunities and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We hold awards recognizing our efforts in gender equality and tackling race inequality. We are an inclusive employer and support disabled applicants through our scheme.

Additional benefits include: cycle-to-work scheme, shopping discounts, pension scheme, health initiatives, activities and events, generous leave, travel discounts, and Christmas shutdown.