Research Associate (Carbon Literacy) - (8020)

Manchester Metropolitan University is a community that is creative, confident, passionate and proud, providing research-led solutions to real-world problems. We consistently rank highly in the People and Planet University League as one of the most sustainable universities in the UK. We are a world-leading provider of Carbon Literacy training, contributing to a global education programme to help citizens, businesses and public bodies move to low carbon and zero carbon ways of working, yet we have the ambition and passion for continuous improvement in our climate change education provision. This is an exciting time to join our Carbon Literacy team, collaborating with colleagues from across the University and with external partners.

The post is based in the Department of Natural Sciences, a large, successful and vibrant department in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. It is committed to achieving high-quality teaching, research and knowledge exchange spanning the disciplines of Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science and Geography. The Department has over 100 members of academic staff and delivers courses to over 1000 students across Undergraduate, and Postgraduate programmes. The REF 2021 outcome has confirmed our strong reputation as one of the leading centres for research impact in Environmental Sciences. Out of 40 departments in the country, we rank as fifth place nationally for our research impact, with 100% of our research impact rated as outstanding (75%) or having very considerable impact (25%). The Department is committed to improving further the quality and volume of research.

About the role

The Research Associate (Carbon Literacy) will undertake applied research and knowledge exchange support to colleagues by assisting, and where necessary taking the lead, in the further development of the Carbon Literacy training project.

You will work closely with the Carbon Literacy team to conduct applied research in support of the Carbon Literacy training project, such as evaluating training needs and the outcomes of training programmes, providing assistance and where necessary taking the lead with research data collection and analysis, and the dissemination of findings to appropriate groups related to the project through seminars, conferences, and publication in academic journals and reports, in order to further the institution's standing in the Higher Education and research community and contribute to the development of new areas in the field of Carbon Literacy and climate change education.

You will be expected to make a direct contribution to Carbon Literacy, an area of existing applied research and knowledge exchange strength within the University. In particular, you will be required to undertake research evaluating training needs and the outcomes of internal and external training programmes using a mixed methods approach and will take responsibility for the management of discrete research projects as directed by the project co-ordinator.

You will undertake quality research and detailed analysis, and present findings to appropriate internal and external groups, such as conferences or seminars and will produce research reports, high quality journal publications and other impact related outcomes.

You will participate in the development of internal and external partnerships and networks in order to disseminate information, share best practice, generate income, establish opportunities for collaborative work, and to enhance the reputation of the University.

To apply, please submit your CV and Covering Letter via our application portal. For informal enquiries, please contact Liz Price (Dep. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Sustainability) on E.Price@mmu.ac.uk

Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.