Research Associate in Operations Research for People-Led Net Zero (CH12565)

Job title:

Research Associate in Operations Research for People-Led Net Zero (CH12565)

Company

University of Bath

Job description

Job title Research Associate in Operations Research for People-Led Net ZeroDepartment School of ManagementSalary Starting from £38,249, rising to £45,413Grade Grade 7Contract Type Full Time, Fixed TermPlaced on Thursday 27 March 2025Closing date Sunday 20 April 2025Interview date See advertReference CH12565ShareResearch Associate in Operations Research for People-Led Net ZeroThe seeks to recruit a Research Associate to research the role of operations research in the adoption of algorithmic solution for public transport, leading to Net Zero.This role will contribute directly to the vision of the People-Led Net Zero: accelerating the success of people-led solutions enabling the Net Zero transition. You will work as part of a research team within the centre to examine how algorithms and data analysis tools can support the transition to greener transportation solutions.The ideal candidate:

• has completed (or submitted) a PhD in operational research and/or transportation
• has knowledge of optimisation algorithms, both exact and heuristic
• have published (or have a manuscript under review) in an ABS3, ABS4, ABS4* journal (the ABS list can be found here

) * they are very proficient in at least one of these programming languages: C++/Java/PythonFurther informationAs a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year”A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded.This is a full-time role for a fixed-term period until October 2028.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Prof Maria Battarra , Dr Meng Meng , Prof Vaggelis Giannikas .Interviews will take place week commencing 19 May 2025.What we can offer youWe consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.We are very proud to be an and are an accredited ; committed to .

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
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• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce

and to help with the cost of some immigration expensesWe are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. .what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us and on X for more information.Further details:We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.

Expected salary

£38249 – 45413 per year

Location

Bath

Job date

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 05:21:28 GMT

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