Research Associate in Perceptions of Marine Carbon Removal
Manchester, United Kingdom
4 Nov 2026
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Overview
- Institution
- The University of Manchester
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- 4 November 2026
- Hours
- Full Time per week
About this position
Job Description
We are looking to appoint an outstanding Research Associate to undertake research on responsible innovation and societal engagement as part of the Measurement And Reporting for responsible marine CO2 removal (MAR-CO2) project, co-funded by UKRI and Horizon Europe. The post holder will undertake a range of research tasks in collaboration with the international and multidisciplinary research team, relating to stakeholder and public engagement on the conditions for responsible marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) and its monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV). These tasks include semi-structured interviews with mCDR experts and stakeholders, deliberative focus groups with members of the public, and an international citizen survey. The post holder will produce a range of deliverables and academic articles for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals. The job description and person specification are attached. Please read these carefully as they will be used in our shortlisting and interview processes.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU UPLOAD YOUR CV
Interviews will be held on the afternoon of either 18th or 19th November 2026
What you will get in return
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Robert Bellamy
Email: robert.bellamy@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support
0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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