Polymer Recycling Design Research Assistant/Associate

Loughborough University; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Hybrid working options

Flexible working

Job summary

Loughborough University invites applications for a Research Assistant or Associate in Mechanical Design of Polymer Recycling Processes. The role is based at the Wolfson School and is fixed-term for 24 months, with office/lab work and some travel to national and international partners.

Salary bands reflect Grade 5 or Grade 6, with progression subject to pay review. The candidate will join a vibrant research environment focused on sustainable manufacturing and recycling technologies, contributing

Qualifications

• Requires a background in mechanical/manufacturing engineering with recycling processes experience.
• Experience with experimental research and mechanical process development.
• Willingness to travel to national and international partners and engage with industry.
• Excellent collaboration and communication across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research and develop mechanical design aspects of polymer recycling processes.
• Collaborate with national and international project partners and partners in industry.
• Analyze results and contribute to project delivery and dissemination.
• Support lab work and travel to partner sites as required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Manufacturing engineering background

Recycling processes

Lifecycle analysis

Experimentation & analytics

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in a relevant discipline

PhD or near completion in a relevant discipline

Job description

Loughborough University invites applications for a Research Assistant or Associate in Mechanical Design of Polymer Recycling Processes. The role is based at the Wolfson School and is fixed-term for 24 months, with office/lab work and some travel to national and international partners.

Salary bands reflect Grade 5 or Grade 6, with progression subject to pay review. The candidate will join a vibrant research environment focused on sustainable manufacturing and recycling technologies, contributing