Research Fellow in Circularity and Sustainable Infrastructure

Overview

This position is based within the Faculty of Engineering at UCL, located in the United Kingdom. The role involves investigating the end-of-life management of offshore wind energy infrastructure, focusing on improving material circularity and supporting sustainable infrastructure development across the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Germany.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD in environmental engineering, industrial ecology, or related disciplines, though appointments may initially be made at a lower grade if the PhD has not yet been awarded. Candidates need working experience and knowledge of industrial ecology research methods such as life cycle assessment and material flow analysis, alongside publications in Scimago Q1 journals. Additional qualifications include excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, as well as the ability to support the organization and documentation of scientific and multidisciplinary stakeholder events and workshops.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-18. The work arrangement is on-site, requiring the postholder to work more than 80 percent of the time on-site.