英国埃克赛特大学商学院博士后职位

英国埃克赛特大学商学院博士后职位

Postdoctoral Research Assistant (P74549)

The starting salary will be from £35,845 up to £46,718 on Grade (F),  depending on qualifications and experience.

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation  package (if applicable).

University of Exeter Business School

The post

The College wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join an  internationally recognised Circular Economy (CE) research team in the delivery  of the recently announced UKRI National Interdisciplinary Circular Economy Hub  (CE-Hub). The role will be instrumental in leading the development and  initiation of a National CE Observatory and collaborating with researchers from  Five National CE Research Centres to co-ordinate a data strategy and modelling  framework to quantify the economic, social and environmental opportunity of a UK  CE. The successful candidate will be a key reference point for developing the  evidence base in collaboration with researchers across the five centres, other  UK circular economy investments and other key industry and policy stakeholders  in designing UK focused outputs. The candidate will require material resource  flow and economic modelling capability with a track record of high-quality  publication in a relevant field.

This post is available from 1st February 2021 to 30th September 2024. The  successful applicant will play a lead role in developing the world’s first  national CE-Observatory as part of the UKRI CE-Hub to create a systemic data and  modelling approach. Working with the Co-Directors of the CE-Hub and the Exeter  Centre for the Circular Economy and wider team the successful candidate will be  responsible for (1) Co-ordinating and structuring the underlying taxonomy and  conceptual design of the observatory modelling and data framework; (2) Co-  ordination of rapid, agile and iterative implementation and data population of  the models and sub models to quantify outcomes and impacts; (3) Co-ordinate a CE  metrics and indicator dashboard and data strategy for institutionalizing and  embedding this observatory across the relevant industrial and governmental  stakeholders; (4) Co-ordinate a CE data strategy for institutionalizing and  embedding the CE-Observatory across the relevant industrial and governmental  stakeholders to ensure a foundation for the CE centres, collaborators,  stakeholder engagement and wider community.

The post will include:

•Conducting individual or collaborative research projects to deliver the core  tasks of key CE-Hub work packages including system modelling, material flow and  economic analysis

•Identifying sources of funding and contributing to the process of securing  funds;

•Lead author and contributing to high quality publications and disseminating  research findings using media appropriate to the discipline;

•Making presentations at high impact academic, industry and policy  conferences or exhibiting work in other appropriate events;

•Developing new concepts and ideas to extend intellectual understanding;  including systematically analysing and updating research literature where  necessary

•Resolving problems of meeting research objectives and deadlines;

•Developing and leading ideas for generating income and promoting research  area;

•Developing ideas for application of research outcomes;

•Deciding on /following research programmes and methodologies, often in  collaboration with colleagues and sometimes subject to the approval of the head  of the research programme on fundamental issues.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives,  projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to  the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other  events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience  in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally  recognised authority in Circular Economy and possess sufficient specialist  knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies.  The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise  the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able  to demonstrate sufficient specialist knowledge in resource and economic  modelling to develop/follow research programmes and methodologies along with an  ability to learn new methods and techniques including GIS and LCA and a record  of research output in high quality publications.

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 new 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 2019). We combine world-class teaching with  world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence  Framework Award 2017.

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  through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research  Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business  and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and  improve the employability of our students. Exeter is one of only a few UK cities  to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City. In 2019, Devon was voted as  having the best quality of life of anywhere in England and Wales, making it a  popular choice for both work and study.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity at Exeter

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we  offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal  opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan  accredited institution. Since 2019, the university has also signed an Armed  Forces Covenant, demonstrating the University’s commitment to supporting the  Armed Forces community. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we  particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the  workforce.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

•41 days leave per year

•options for flexible working

•numerous discounts at leading retailers

•onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme

•sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave  (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new  Fertility Treatment Policy

•stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South  West of England

For further information please contact Professor Peter Hopkinson, Co-Director  of the Exeter Centre for the Circular Economy: P.Hopkinson@exeter.ac.uk.

Closing date: 22 February 2021

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