Graduate Research Assistant Exeter, England
Job description
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
The above part-time (0.3 FTE) Innovate UK funded post is available immediately on a fixed term basis until 31st July 2024.
The post
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Graduate Research Assistant to support the work of Dr Martino Luis and Dr Raffaele Vinai in the Engineering Department. This position is part of the PORCEMENT – Recycling Tiles into a concrete alternative.
The successful applicant will be working on developing simulation models for a sustainable closed-loop supply chain model for recycling tiles. The position will involve on (1) collecting geographical data to identify potential locations of collection/ recycling centres as well as to design vehicle routing for collecting unused/ broken tiles to minimise carbon emissions, (2) performing “What if-scenarios” to the models and sensitivity analyses of the proposed simulation models to create robust closed-loop supply chain models.
About you
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.
Applicants will be educated to first degree level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to use Anylogic modelling simulation software and at least one of java/ Python/C++ or another related language and be confident in applying these skills to handle large datasets. They must be familiar with the latest expectations in producing high quality models, including but not limited to the capacitated facility location problems, vehicle routing problems, and supply-demand models. In addition, they must be confident with mathematical modelling and concepts as well as statistics.
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What we can offer you
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
- Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us. Read about our world leading research on Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
For further information please contact Dr Martino Luis, e-mail [email protected] or Dr Raffaele Vinai, email [email protected].
