Research Associate or Research Fellow in Sustainable Aviation

School/Department: School of Water, Energy and Environment
Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered
Contract type: Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Period: For 3 Years
Salary: Full time starting salary for Research Associate is normally in the range of £32,810 per annum, pro rata. Research Fellow is normally in the range of £35,559 to £39,434 per annum, pro rata.
Apply by: 08/01/2023

Role Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Sustainable Aviation Laboratory, within Cranfield Environment Centre, to work on number of exciting projects, which are supporting the UK Government’s policies and decision-making around the aviation and the environment. 

About You

You will be educated to doctoral level (PhD obtained or near completion) in Transport economics or Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Economics/engineering, Computer Science discipline, LCA, Sustainability assessment. Experience in modelling, and data analysis with experience / familiarity with analytical techniques including econometric analysis and statistical modelling is desirable. A track record in independently managing research in sustainable aviation with an associated track record in publications would advantageous. 

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here .

The Cranfield Environment Centre, in the Environment and Agrifood Theme, aims to transform the science of environmental solutions through a systems approach, spanning sensor and measurement technology, systems modelling, environmental informatics, data and decision science. We seek to drive innovation using digital technologies and systems thinking, crucial in achieving sustainable development goals. The centre is a truly interdisciplinary centre and covers research on air quality and climate change, soil quality, crop growth and monitoring, natural capital, resilience, ecosystem goods and services.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here .

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families . Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here .

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply                                   

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Ron Corstanje, Professor of Environmental Data Science & Head of Cranfield Environment Centre, on (E): [email protected]

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: [email protected] . Please quote reference number 4362.