Research Assistant/Associate in Carbon Assessment and Efficiency Improvement (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering to work on the REWIRE Project at the Institute for Manufacturing in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK. The role involves coordinating activities with collaborators and SMEs, developing educational materials, and contributing to carbon assessment research.

Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience and demonstrated ability in collaboration,

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with research partners and SMEs to deliver Work Packages.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure effective knowledge transfer.
• Engage in dissemination activities and education case development.
• Prepare grant proposals for EPSRC or other funding bodies.
• Present findings and publish academic papers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

PhD or near completion

Job description

A position exists for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering to work on the REWIRE Project. The post holder will be located at the Institute for Manufacturing in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

Responsibilities

• The role holder will interact directly with research collaborators including Neutreeno and six UK SMEs in the electronics industry, lead the required tasks in Work Package 1b, and undertake assigned tasks in Work Packages 2, 3 and 4.
• The role holder will coordinate the REWIRE Project with Neutreeno, the SME collaborators and colleagues within CUED; reviewing carbon assessment methodologies and systems; understanding SME issues and requirements for CO2 emission assessment and efficiency improvement; co-developing an effective system for SMEs with Neutreeno; organising workshops; engaging wider SME communities to disseminate the system and associated best practices; and planning and controlling the project from the University of Cambridge side.
• The role holder will also collaborate with IfM scholars and students to develop an education case for ISMM/MET, academic papers on CO2 emission assessment and efficiency improvement, and research grant proposals for EPSRC and/or other research councils.
• Applicants must have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of carbon assessment methodologies and systems, the ability to understand the requirements of SMEs in the electronics industry, experience of collaborative research and project coordination, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD, or equivalent experience. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary and Contract Details

• Research Assistant: £33,662 - £36,320
• Research Associate: £38,448 - £46,970
• Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2027 in the first instance.

If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Professor Yongjiang Shi. For questions about the application process, please contact the Process Administrator, Rebecca Evans ([e-mail]).

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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