research assistant South Kensington, England
Job description
Applications are invited for a Research Associate in the comparative assessment of greenhouse gas removal (GGR) technologies within the Centre for Environmental Policy within Imperial College London. The post will be based at the South Kensington Campus.
This post is part of the multidisciplinary project Comparative assessment and region-specific optimisation of GGR funded through a EU H2020 research grant, working closely with Prof. Niall Mac Dowell and Dr. Nixon Sunny in the Centre for Environmental Policy. This is an ambitious project aimed at addressing key knowledge gaps in the deployment of greenhouse gas removal technologies.
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Associate to join our team and contribute to the evaluation of different portfolios of GGR technologies in Europe. As a Research Associate, you will play a crucial role in analysing, assessing, and comparing various GGR technologies, with the goal of identifying effective and sustainable solutions. You will have a strong background in computational analysis, excellent communication and presentation skills, and a proven track record of academic impact in relevant research areas.
A key part of this project is its close collaboration with colleagues in other universities. You will therefore be expected to closely interact with colleagues in other departments and will be expected to assume a leadership role within the project.
Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth research on greenhouse gas removal technologies, focussing on evaluating their efficiency, scalability, costs, and potential impacts.
- Develop Python-based computational models and tools to assess the performance and feasibility of different GGR technology portfolios.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to gather data, conduct analyses, and generate insights to inform decision-making processes.
- Analyse and interpret research findings, and prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and academic publications.
- Capture the latest technology advancements and scientific literature in the field of greenhouse gas removal technologies.
- Actively participate in conferences, seminars, and workshops to disseminate research findings and contribute to academic discussions.
- Contribute to grant proposals and seek external funding opportunities to support research activities of the group.
- Support Prof. Mac Dowell in leading the project and providing technical support and advice to Ministerial Departments and other public and private GGR stakeholders.
Essential requirements
- Hold or near completion of a Ph.D. degree in a relevant field such as environmental science, engineering, or related disciplines, or equivalent research, industrial, or commercial experience.
- Familiarity with European policies, regulations, and initiatives related to climate change and greenhouse gas removal is a plus.
- Strong computational skills, including proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB), geographical information systems (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.) modelling and experience with data analysis.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a systematic approach to research.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to interact with other academics, and to assist in the supervision of post-graduate students.
Further information
This is a full time, fixed term position until 28 February 2025, based at South Kensington Campus.
Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant within the salary range £38,194 - £41,388 per annum.
Candidates need to complete an on-line application as detailed below.
Should you require any further details on the role please contact Prof. Mac Dowell [email protected] or Dr. Sunny [email protected].
Please note the College is a proud signatory to the San-Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions, we evaluate applicants on the quality of their work, not the journal impact factor where it is published. For more information, see https://www.imperial.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/about-imperial-research/research-evaluation/
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Documents
- Job Description Research Associate.pdf
