Research Fellow in Supply Chain Management AND Capacity Building in Ethiopia
Contract Type Fixed Term
Job Type Research
Salary Range £38,784 - £46,049 per annum
Hours Full Time
School/Department Engineering
Closing Date 31/05/2026
Ref No 5360
Documents 5360 JD Research Fellow in Supply Chain Management and Capacity Building in Ethiopia.pdf (PDF, 329.42kb)
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution rooted in the Liverpool City Region with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city, found in every industry and community. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the core of why we were founded and why we exist today.
Project Overview
The School of Engineering and Built Environment seeks to appoint a post‑doctoral Research Fellow to work on a 24‑month research project funded by LEARN Logistics by Kuehne Foundation. The project aims to build capacity to improve higher education skills in Ethiopia and to establish regional universities as local powerhouses in research and teaching related to logistics and supply chain management.
Responsibilities
* Carry out joint research projects with Ethiopian academics.
* Guest lecture and engage in academic‑practice projects.
* Organise reciprocal research stays and curriculum reviews.
* Co‑supervise Ethiopian students.
* Establish new ties between LJMU and universities in Ethiopia and possibly the wider region.
Qualifications
* PhD degree.
* In‑depth knowledge of logistics and supply chain management with direct application in Ethiopia.
* Relevant experience in local industrial and academic processes and customs.
* Network of contacts in private and public sectors to support data collection and information gathering for research activities.
* Previous participation in curriculum design and review processes.
* Experience presenting results at meetings.
* Strong team‑working skills with academics, industrial partners, and research students.
* Fluency in Amharic and another local Ethiopian language is desirable.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
* Pension scheme.
* Induction and development support.
* Family‑friendly policies.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Ben Matellini at d.b.matellini@ljmu.ac.uk.
LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All appointments are made on merit.
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