Research Associate

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Metropolitan University Full time

**About the role**:
We are looking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and dedicated research associate to join the circular economy group based within the Department of Natural Sciences for 48 months helping to deliver upon Manchester Metropolitan's contribution to an EU funded grant. Your role is to undertake research in the field of implementing innovative methods for safety and sustainability assessment of chemical and materials at the nano level. You will be providing validation of approaches in light of EU strategy, policy and circular economy. Also, you will consider and comment on current EU policies, strategies and regulations related to the testing and assessment of chemicals, materials and/or substances. Furthermore, an initial standardisation or validation dossier will need to be completed and also you will provide recommendations for the future development of EU policy, strategy, and regulation.

This is a Fixed-term position, please see the attached Job Description for further information about this role.

**About you**:

- Hold a doctoral level degree in circular economy and/or EU policy, strategy and regulation with experience of delivering research projects.
- Knowledge and experience of EU policies, strategies and regulations relating to testing and assessment of chemicals, materials and/or substances.
- Be able to develop and create a transparent and accessible database that will be shared on open platforms.
- Be able to comment on current EU policies, strategies and regulations related to the testing and assessment of chemicals, materials and/or substances and prepare an initial standardisation or validation dossier.
- Knowledge and awareness of Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation, the EU Ecolabel, REACH and CLP.

**About the department**:
Our Faculty of Science and Engineering offers a world-class teaching environment covering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. With genuine trailblazing specialisms, our research has real-world impact and cultivates lasting relationships with businesses, the government, sports organisations and the general public to share our innovation and expertise.

The Department of Natural Sciences has over 100 members of academic staff and delivers courses to over 1000 students across Undergraduate, and Postgraduate programmes. Our courses range across Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Geography with MSc courses in Advanced Materials, Animal Behaviour, Conservation Biology, Zoo Conservation Biology and Environmental Sustainability.

**To Apply**:
Please submit your** CV and Cover Letter** outlining your suitability to the role.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.


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