Stockholm Environmental Institute York Research Associate

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in York is seeking a Research Associate to join their air quality climate and environmental change team. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in engaging with the private sector to develop emission reduction strategies in line with sustainable development goals. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £37,694 to £46,049 per annum, along with family-friendly, flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Family-friendly working arrangements

Flexible working options

Inclusive facilities for staff

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in environment-related science or relevant subject.
• Interest in socio-economic impacts and mitigation strategies for pollution.
• Experience engaging with decision makers in various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Work within an international team to mitigate air pollution and climate change.
• Assist decision makers in developing emission reductions and strategies.
• Train private sector personnel on emission inventories and mitigation policies.

Skills

Research skills in environmental science

Interpersonal and communication skills

Numerical skills for data analysis

Education

PhD or equivalent experience in environment-related science

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Air pollution assessment models

Job description

Department

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is an international research organisation conducting policy-relevant environmental and sustainable development research around the world. You will be part of a leading, multinational and multidisciplinary team of experts based at the York Centre in an organisation where the well-being and development of our employees is of high priority. We require a Research Associate to become an integral member of our air quality climate and environmental change team, working internationally to promote the development of integrated strategies within the private sector for the mitigation of air pollution and climate change.

Role Description

You will join a research team that works internationally to support the development of integrated strategies for the mitigation of air pollution and climate change. This research supports the activities of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), the World Economic Forum and the Clean Air Fund on the private sector work, as well as research projects assisting national and sub‑national governments to plan strategies to achieve development benefits by reducing impacts on human health, crop yields, and contributing to the global drive to combat climate change.

You will work on projects as part of the team that help decision makers in Private Sector companies and national governments to plan their emission reductions and realise multiple benefits, reducing health impacts, limiting global warming, and achieving sustainable development goals. You will work with other colleagues at SEI York to mainly engage with people in the Private Sector and train them and help them to develop emission inventories, assess the mitigation potential of various policies and assess the potential of these policies to have additional co‑benefits to improve health.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• PhD or equivalent experience in environment‑related science, or another relevant subject (which may include aspects of corporate social responsibility and private sector impacts on the environment);
• An interest in the interplay between science, socio‑economic impacts and development using a systems‑based approach related to pollution, including air pollution, but also other pollution e.g. chemical and plastic pollution;
• An interest in supporting the capacity of different partners to develop emission scenarios and analyse mitigation strategies for air pollution and climate change, and evidence of a desire and ability to actively engage with different decision makers;
• Experience or knowledge of some of the above in relation to specific sectors;
• Highly numerate and confident in manipulating large spreadsheets and databases, with experience of using, and possibly developing, computer models for air pollution assessment;
• A team player, independently motivated and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to help enhance the capacity of different practitioners in the private sector.

Interview date

To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: Dr Eleni Michalopoulou at [e-mail]

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff.

£37,694 to £46,049 per annum