Postdoc: Process Systems for Sustainable Valorisation

UK Energy Research Centre; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave

Christmas closure

Discounts at major retailers

Job summary

The University of Manchester in Manchester invites applications for a Research Associate in Process Systems Engineering for Sustainability. The post is part of the REMOVE-UM project, focusing on recycling multi-materials and applying techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment to support sustainable valorisation strategies.

The role will include assessing waste valorisation opportunities, supervising PhD and undergraduate students, and supporting daily group operations to maintain a

Qualifications

• Experience in life cycle thinking, TEA and LCA.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams across departments.
• Experience supervising or mentoring students is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess opportunities for valorisation of waste streams and strategies to maximise value.
• Support day-to-day running of the sustainability research group; provide mentorship and supervision.
• Contribute to research activities and foster collaboration within the team.

Skills

Life cycle thinking

Techno-economic analysis (TEA)

Life cycle assessment (LCA)

Economic sustainability assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

The University of Manchester in Manchester invites applications for a Research Associate in Process Systems Engineering for Sustainability. The post is part of the REMOVE-UM project, focusing on recycling multi-materials and applying techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment to support sustainable valorisation strategies.

The role will include assessing waste valorisation opportunities, supervising PhD and undergraduate students, and supporting daily group operations to maintain a