Material Flow Research Analyst
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Job Title: Material Flow Research Analyst
Salary: £31,391 per annum to £34,709 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
Grade: UKRI - UKRI Pay Band D
Location: Based at the BGS Headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham
Hours: Full-time – 37 hours a week (a range of flexible working options may be available including hybrid working, which BGS is currently trialling)
Contract type: 3 year fixed term appointment
Closing Date: 22nd January 2022
Met4Tech will explore how to create a circular economy for the technology metals, such as lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements and others essential in decarbonisation and digital technologies. BGS will be leading the development of a national virtual observatory on technology metals, and as part of this project we will develop stocks and flows models for a range of technology metals.
We are seeking a suitably experienced material flow analysis researcher to supplement the existing research team. Duties include:
- Develop material flow analysis models for a range of technology metals to deliver the UKRI-funded Met4Tech project
- Contribute towards the development of a National Virtual Observatory (NVP) on technology metals
- Collate, process and analyse a range of physical, environmental, economic and social data associated with technology metals to enable a holistic view of the resource/ environmental/ socio-economic opportunities and challenges for the UK, and opportunities for interventions through circular economy strategies
- Stakeholder engagement to generate new data and information essential for the modelling work
- Support the BGS PI in various activities, including the design of the NVP, the data collation and interpretation, stakeholder engagement and some management tasks
- Contribute to scientific reports and peer-reviewed journals papers
- Presentation of the work to project partners, stakeholders in government and industry, and at conferences
- Travel may be required for stakeholder engagement, project events and international conferences.
Skills Specification - Criteria to be assessed at Shortlist – ‘S’ and Interview ‘I’ Stage
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to 2:1 in a relevant degree (e.g. in industrial ecology, sustainability or life cycle analysis) and have either an MSc with sufficient (likely be in the region of 3 years) relevant post qualification experience or PhD in a subject relevant to the post (S)
- Completion of material flow analysis (MFA) modules as part of undergraduate or postgraduate degree (S)
- Applied knowledge of MFA arising from use in project/ thesis work. (S)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience in developing stocks and flows models (including material flow analysis, input-output analysis) (S&I)
- Experience in collating, processing, analysing data on materials flows and modifying models accordingly (S&I)
- A record of accomplishment of scientific writing and publication in peer-review journals and technical reports. (S&I)
Desirable
- Experience in working with technology metals (S&I)
- Project management experience (S&I)
- Experience in conducting stakeholder engagement and structured interviews for collating new data (I)
- Experience in life cycle assessment. (I)
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge about metals and their stocks and flows in geological and anthropogenic environments (I)
- Knowledge of the concept of the circular economy (CE) (S&I)
- Knowledge in using design and visualisation tools e.g. Sankey diagrams. (I)
Desirable
- Understanding the role that the circular economy can play for technology metals (I)
- Knowledge of python programming. (I)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines (I)
- Ability to work within a variety of teams. (S&I)
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Interest to engage with specialists from other disciplines (S&I)
- Able to travel off-site / abroad as required (S&I)
- Alignment to BGS Core values. (S&I)
MOTIVATION
Essential
- Displays an enthusiasm for their science / their role and a desire to develop this further (S&I)
- Demonstrates an interest in their own Continuing Professional Development. (S&I)
If you experience any issue applying, please contact Resourcing@careersportal.co.uk
About The British Geological Survey (BGS)
The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It is a world leading geological survey that provides a core science mission to inform government of science related to the subsurface and its interfaces and also undertakes applied research for solutions to earth and environmental processes, both in the UK and globally. It is funded directly by UKRI as well as through research grants and via private sector contracts.
BGS has an annual budget of approximately £60 million and employs 650 people. It has two main sites, a head office in Keyworth near Nottingham and the Lyell Centre, which is a joint collaboration with Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh. BGS works with more than 150 private sector organisations as well as having close links with 40 universities and sponsors approximately 100 PhD students each year.
How to Apply
Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for BGS and the role you’re applying for. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit your application without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered. You will only be assessed on the content of your CV and covering letter and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.
About UKRI
Launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
Our organisation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, and a vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at www.ukri.org.
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