Senior Technical Analyst

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge invites applications for a Senior Technical Analyst to advance the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA) project. Based in Cambridge, the role focuses on developing and disseminating analyses, building interactive tools, and guiding modelling software while engaging stakeholders.

Strong modelling, data analysis, and software skills in Excel, Python, and React are desired. The successful candidate will oversee technical staff, contribute to reports and grant proposals, and

Qualifications

• Education to degree level with postgraduate qualifications or equivalent research experience.
• Experience in net-zero transport, aviation, or related research is desirable.
• Strong modelling, data analysis and software development skills (Excel, Python, React).

Responsibilities

• Deliver and disseminate analyses for the Aviation Impact Accelerator.
• Oversee technical staff and contribute to modelling software development.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders and support grant proposals.

Skills

Modelling

Software development

Python

React

Excel

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Python

React

Job description

Climate neutral of aviation is possible. However, there is no silver bullet and to achieve it a whole system approach is required considering technology, scaleup, infrastructure, investment, and policy. The Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA, aiazero.org) project is a growing and joint initiative between the Whittle Laboratory and Cambridge Institute for Sustainability leadership, bringing together academic, industry and policy experts from around the world to take on this challenge. We are looking for someone to join the AIA team as a Senior Technical Analyst to further develop and disseminate our analyses and transform our sustainable aviation research into interactive tools and engage key stake-holders. The role is based in Cambridge, UK, primarily at the Whittle Laboratory in West Cambridge. This role closely aligns with the design and delivery of the AIA's activities and provide modelling, software development and technical leadership. We are looking for candidates with both some modelling and software development skills, perhaps with experience in Excel, Python and React, and possible experience in a range of modelling areas in net zero transport or aviation. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a unique and important initiative to decarbonise aviation within the next 20-30 years. In this key role, you will be responsible for the delivery of research outputs and projects and will oversee other technical staff working in this area, as well as maintain and develop AIA modelling software to support the effective delivery of its work. Additionally, you will contribute to external reports and grant proposals under supervision. You will also be expected to provide high level advice to internal and external stakeholders and leaders on the outputs of the AIA's work and the development of future research projects. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level and hold postgraduate qualifications in a relevant area or have demonstrable equivalent experience with a strong research or analysis component. You will possess specialist knowledge across broad range of areas relating to the net zero transition, particularly chemical and mechanical engineering with transport applications, with an understanding and knowledge of technical systems, economic systems and policy development. You will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate that you are a team player and can work independently. Prior experience in aviation's net zero transition would desirable but not essential. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.