Research Assistant/Associate in Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) x 2 (Fixed Term)

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

Research Assistant/Associate in Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) x 2 (Fixed Term)

Two Research Assistant/Associate positions have become available as part of the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) programme, an exciting research programme involving leading UK universities and KTH Sweden. CCG is funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), which aims to support investment in sustainable energy and transport systems to meet development priorities in the Global South. The key partner countries in CCG are Kenya, Zambia, Ghana, Lao PDR, Viet Nam and India where joint research projects are in place. The specific focus of this post is critical materials (such as lithium, cobalt, graphite) to support low‑carbon transitions globally.

The post holders will be located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are:

• Research critical material production & supply chains
• Model supply chain changes techno‑economically
• Academic & policy writing
• Collaborate with institutions in selected CCG partner countries

The skills, qualifications and experience required for the roles:

• Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in Engineering or a field relating to mining, supply chains, or similar
• Knowledge and experience in: environmental assessment, emissions accounting, tools of Industrial Ecology; cost estimations of supply chains and production processes of minerals; programming languages (i.e. Python, MATLAB, R), software control (i.e. GitHub) and GIS‑type software
• Collaboration and communication with multicultural partners, policymakers research institutes, colleagues
• Evidence of potential to produce and clearly communicate high‑quality research outputs
• Experience of managing own workload, sticking to deadlines, and ability to constantly update knowledge

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. 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.

Fixed‑term: The funds for these posts are available until 31 March 2025 in the first instance. These posts are full‑time and with a start date of as soon as possible.

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