Research Associate

Department

Stockholm Environment Institute at York

Salary

£36,924 to £45,163 (Reduced for part time working)

Grade

Grade 6

Contract status

Fixed term

Hours of work

Full or part-time (see job details)

Based at

University of York campus (with some remote working options available)

Posted Date

19/12/2024

Apply by

16/01/2025

Job Reference

13793

Documents

The Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) is an international research organisation conducting policy-relevant environmental and sustainable development research around the world. SEI's York Center (SEI-Y) has a team of around 50 staff and has a broad research profile working across key areas, including air quality and climate change, sustainable consumption and production (SCP), citizen science and urban environments. We have a strong academic track record as well as an international reputation of producing highly credible evidence-based science-to-policy research with high international impact.

This role is based within the SCP team, which focuses on assessing the global environmental and social impacts of trade and consumption. The team works closely with the Trase Initiative, a global leader in promoting supply chain transparency, making this an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful and internationally relevant research.

At SEI York, we prioritise the wellbeing and development of our staff, fostering a diverse, creative, and collaborative work environment. As part of a multinational and multidisciplinary team, you'll work in a professional and supportive setting where your contributions are valued, and creativity is encouraged. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and warmly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

As a Research Associate in the Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) team, you will play a vital role in assessing the international environmental and social impacts of trade and consumption activities, contributing to policy agendas and high-profile research outputs. This is an international recruitment with work visa sponsorship available, offering the opportunity to work in a globally recognised research environment. Key responsibilities include:

This role directly supports the SCP team's research and development efforts, particularly in modelling the overseas environmental impacts of consumption and applying these findings in national-level policymaking. Working alongside a multidisciplinary and international team, you will contribute to innovative approaches that link science with actionable policy solutions.

This role is available between 22.20 - 37 hours per week. (0.6 to 1 FTE) and on a fixed term basis for up to 24 months.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented researcher with:

Desirable qualifications include experience with supply chain models, hybrid multi-regional input-output approaches, or GIT/GITHUB version control.

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: Please contact Chris West ([email protected]) and Simon Croft ([email protected])

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. #EqualityatYork