Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Leeds, Orchard Square, Sheffield
Postdoctoral Research Associate
£41064-£48822
University of Leeds, Orchard Square, Sheffield
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 12 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
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Full Job Description
This is a part time (0.4 FTE, two days per week), fixed term position for 9 months, based primarily at Sheffield City Council (SCC), Waste Management Department, working closely with the Waste Management Team as part of a project led by Professor Antonino Sgalambro (University of Leeds) as follows: "Tailored Implementation of a Spatial Decision Support System for optimising Household Waste Recycling Centre networks: Sheffield City Council pilot and wider Local Authority engagement". The role will focus on the implementation, calibration, and integration of a Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS) within SCC systems, as well as supporting training and adoption by council officers to ensure sustainable, long term use.
The successful candidate will have PhD (or close to completion) in Operations Research or a closely allied discipline plus demonstrable expertise in deterministic optimisation modelling and algorithm development. You may have a track record of successful, high quality, publications in journals (ranked 3 or 4 in the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS) Academic Journal Guide) and experience of research dissemination. You'll have strong verbal and written communication skills, good time management, planning and prioritisation capabilities and a proven ability to work well both individually and in a team
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme plus life assurance- the University contributes 14.5% of salary
- Health and Wellbeing: A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub hosting staff clubs, events and support services, including discounted staff membership at our state-of-the-art Campus gym, The Edge and a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. And much more!