We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant in Critical Mineral Supply Chains and Machine Learning in the Cambridge Critical Materials Lab (www.ccml.org.uk), as part of the Climate Compatible Growth (CCG) program funded by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This role supports sustainable energy and transport systems to meet development priorities in the Global South, and focuses on researching and modeling critical mineral supply chains and effectively communicating the research outcomes to a wide audience.
The post holder will be based in Cambridge, UK. It is a full‑time position offered on a six‑month fixed‑term contract, starting as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
* Research into critical mineral supply chains.
* Modeling of supply chain risks.
* Scientific writing and reporting.
* Planning and organizing.
* Project collaboration.
Qualifications and Experience
* Master’s degree (first class or high second class) in engineering from a leading university.
* Knowledge and experience in investigating critical mineral value chains, network systems analysis, machine learning techniques, Python coding, and GitHub collaboration.
* Exceptional writing skills across research, media, and policy contexts, and strong interpersonal collaboration skills.
Salary Range
Research Assistant: £33,002 – £35,608 (fixed‑term contract for six months).
Application Process
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system and apply online. Please upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter, and a publication list in the Upload section of the application. Additional documents not requested will not be considered. Submit your application by midnight on the closing date.
For technical queries related to the role, contact Prof. Jonathan Cullen (jmc99@cam.ac.uk). For application process questions, contact Dr. Luc Le Lay (ll221@cam.ac.uk). Please quote reference NM49250 on your application and any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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