We are seeking a Research Assistant to support a PBIAA/UKRI-funded feasibility study on organic waste management in Park Royal’s Food & Drink sector.
College / Directorate
College of Engineering, Design & Physical Sciences
Full Time / Part Time
Full Time
Posted Date
18/03/2026
Closing Date
15/04/2026
Ref No
5071
Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Salary: Grade R1 from £36,640 to £38,638 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £39,682 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Fixed-term
Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home
Department website: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/civil-engineering
We are seeking a Research Assistant to support a PBIAA/UKRI-funded feasibility study on organic waste management in Park Royal’s Food & Drink sector.
Duties
* Review relevant policy, legislation and targets; and support surveys, interviews and site visits.
* Collect, clean and analyse qualitative and quantitative data on segregation, storage, collection and onward routing.
* Contribute to evidence-based recommendations, a prioritised action roadmap, and reporting outputs, handling data ethically and confidentially.
Requirements
* A relevant degree (e.g. environmental/chemical/civil engineering).
* Applied research experience in sustainability/circular economy/waste.
* Experience with surveys/interviews and site-based data collection.
* Experience of applied research and data analysis (including surveys and/or interviews), and strong Excel/data management skills.
* Clear written and verbal communication skills, and confidence engaging stakeholders professionally and handling sensitive information.
* Ability to work on your own initiative, plan site visits, meet deadlines, and travel to Park Royal (West London).
* Commitment to ethical research and confidentiality
For informal enquiries please contact Prof Dimitrios Malamis (Principal Investigator).
We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.
Closing date for applications: 14 April 2026
If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk
Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.
Documents
* Job Description (Word, 63.37kb)
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