Job Description

A position exists, for a Research Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on research in the fields of techno-economic analysis of water treatment technologies.


The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.


The key responsibilities and duties are:


Assemble and harmonize data on alternative desalination treatment trains required for techno-economic analysis Explore system designs and related economic viability of alternative desalination treatment trains Analyze the energy, water and cost implications of alternative desalination technologies Contribute to research proposals and writing bids for research grants Write peer reviewed academic publications of the highest standards of significance and impact Supervise less experienced researchers and PhD students Develop skills and networks to become a successful independent researcher, including through grant writing, independent papers, consulting, trainings
The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:


PhD in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields At least one first authored publication in a referred journal Strong record of productive and creative research, demonstrated by presentations at scientific conferences Experience in developing system-scale models of water treatment technologies Experience constructing datasets required for techno-economic analysis of water treatment technologies Understanding and knowledge of a wide range of desalination and water treatment technologies

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD.


Salary Ranges:


Research Associate: 37,694 - 46,049


Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 August 2028 in the first instance.



Please ensure that you upload the following three documents in the Upload section of the online application: Curriculum Vitae (CV) [2 pages maximum]; a cover letter describing how you match the skills required for the role [1 page maximum]; your first authored publication in a refereed journal. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.


If you have any questions on the application process, please contact: div-d@eng.cam.ac.uk , (Tel +44 01223 332717) who is responsible for recruitment to this position. For queries of a technical nature about the role, please contact Dr Edoardo Borgomeo [eb973@cam.ac.uk].


Please quote reference NM46972 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.


The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.


The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key information

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Department/location

Department of Engineering

Salary

37,694-46,049

Reference

NM46972

Category

Research

Date published

18 August 2025

Closing date

10 September 2025