Senior Research Associate, Consequential LCA for AI & Video

International Society for Industrial Ecology; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in Bristol is seeking a Senior Research Associate to study the environmental impacts of AI and video technology. You will conduct research, develop life cycle models, and lead collaborative projects. Required qualifications include a PhD in AI or a related field and experience with environmental assessments. The role offers full-time or part-time options with a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Research experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in assessing environmental impacts of digital technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research on environmental impacts of digital services.
• Implement or lead life cycle assessment modelling.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers across the digital media value chain.
• Support or lead development of carbon reduction strategies.
• Contribute or lead high-impact academic publications and policy outputs.

Skills

Understanding of web-service architectures

Knowledge of environmental assessments for digital services

Excellent communication skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration skills

Experience with life-cycle assessment (LCA)

Education

Good honours degree in a relevant field

PhD or equivalent expertise in AI or related field

Job description

A leading research organization in Bristol is seeking a Senior Research Associate to study the environmental impacts of AI and video technology. You will conduct research, develop life cycle models, and lead collaborative projects. Required qualifications include a PhD in AI or a related field and experience with environmental assessments. The role offers full-time or part-time options with a supportive team environment.