Senior Research Associate in Life Cycle Assessment

Lancaster University; Bailrigg; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University invites applications for a Senior Research Associate in Life Cycle Assessment. Based at Bailrigg, Lancaster, the role will contribute to sustainability research with emphasis on environmental footprinting and LCA methodologies.

The appointment is full-time, indefinite with end date funded by external sources, and offers flexible working arrangements with some in-person requirements. The successful candidate will have a strong background in relevant areas and a proven

Qualifications

• Background in relevance areas such as environmental impact assessment, decarbonisation, or energy efficiency.
• Experience with multiple research methodologies and team collaboration.
• Track record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications or grant income.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in research methodology and topics related to sustainability, with focus on Life Cycle Assessment.
• Contribute to a small team to deliver high-quality research outputs for NIHR-funded work and other priorities.
• Engage with partners inside and outside academia to disseminate findings and support funding applications.

Skills

Life Cycle Assessment

Environmental Impact

Research Methodology

Publications & Grants

Job description

Senior Research Associate in Life Cycle Assessment

Lancaster Medical School
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £39,906 to £46,049(Full time, indefinite with end date)
Closing Date: Sunday 25 October 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 1090-26

Working with the RSS Sustainability Strategic Theme Lead and a small team of fellow researchers, the appointee will provide expertise in research methodology and topics relevant to priority research areas including sustainability in health and care (focussed on life cycle assessment/environmental footprinting).

The RSS aim is to provide researchers, especially (but not exclusively) those applying for and in receipt of NIHR funding with free access to support and expertise. Lancaster is host to one of eight RSS Hubs delivering the national service and the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Social Care, in partnership with the Universities of Liverpool and Manchester, and Manchester Metropolitan University.

You will have a background in an area of relevance (e.g. environmental impact assessment, buildings / estates decarbonisation, energy efficiency), ideally experience in a variety of research methodologies and experience of working collaboratively with partners within and outside the academic setting. You will also have a track record of high-quality peer reviewed publications/grant income appropriate to your career stage.

Lancaster Medical School provides a friendly environment strongly supporting the individual needs of each employee and actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.

The position is available for immediate start, and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements including working week and days/hours worked, flexible start and finish times or condensed hours.

The role is open to being undertaken remotely but there will be certain duties/responsibilities that require in-person presence at Lancaster University. The balance will be agreed with the successful candidate.

You will join us on an indefinite contract however the roles remain contingent on external funding which currently is due to end on 30 th September 2028.

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University , including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University , including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues.

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.