Research Associate: Critical Minerals & Supply Chains

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge invites applications for Two Research Assistant/Associate positions under the Climate Compatible Growth programme. Roles are fixed-term until 31 March 2027, located in Cambridge.

Responsibilities include researching critical materials production and supply chains, modelling supply chain changes, and drafting academic and policy outputs. Applicants should have or be close to a PhD in Engineering or related field, with skills in environmental assessment, emissions

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or related field (or near completion) is required or highly relevant.
• Experience with environmental assessment and emissions accounting.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB or R and GIS-type software.
• Ability to communicate with multicultural partners and policymakers.
• Experience managing own workload and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research production of critical materials and review supply chains.
• Model supply chain changes using techno-economic methods.
• Write academic and policy-focused outputs.
• Collaborate with institutions in partner countries.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

R

GIS tools

Environmental assessment

Emissions accounting

Industrial Ecology

Cost estimation

Programming

GitHub

Education

PhD in Engineering or related field

Tools

GitHub

GIS software

Job description

University of Cambridge invites applications for Two Research Assistant/Associate positions under the Climate Compatible Growth programme. Roles are fixed-term until 31 March 2027, located in Cambridge.

Responsibilities include researching critical materials production and supply chains, modelling supply chain changes, and drafting academic and policy outputs. Applicants should have or be close to a PhD in Engineering or related field, with skills in environmental assessment, emissions