What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate in Environmental Sustainability Assessment in Healthcare Materials Provision position at The University of Manchester?
We are recruiting an enthusiastic and collaborative research associate with expertise in life cycle thinking, sustainability assessment and life cycle assessment (LCA), to join our interdisciplinary team. The post-holder will play a key role in delivering the work package responsible for assessing the environmental sustainability of the various circular pathways explored within this project, providing robust quantitative evidence to inform decision-making. A critical aspect of this role will involve addressing the complexities of accounting for recycled waste streams in LCA to enhance the quality of the analyses. In addition to research responsibilities, the post-holder will support the day-to-day running of Dr Cuéllar-Franca’s research group, offering technical guidance and mentorship to students. The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
What you will get in return :
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
