Research Assistant - 16799

CompanyBrunel University of London

Location

Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom

Employment TypeFull-time

Posted At3/18/2026

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Description

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support a PBIAA/UKRI-funded feasibility study on organic waste management in Park Royal’s Food & Drink sector.

College / Directorate

College of Engineering, Design & Physical Sciences

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Posted Date

18/03/2026

Closing Date

15/04/2026

Ref No

5071

Documents

Job Description (Word , 63.37kb)

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade R1 from £36,640 to £38,638 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £39,682 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

Department website: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/civil-engineering

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support a PBIAA/UKRI-funded feasibility study on organic waste management in Park Royal’s Food & Drink sector.

Duties

Review relevant policy, legislation and targets; and support surveys, interviews and site visits.
Collect, clean and analyse qualitative and quantitative data on segregation, storage, collection and onward routing.
Contribute to evidence-based recommendations, a prioritised action roadmap, and reporting outputs, handling data ethically and confidentially.

Requirements

A relevant degree (e.g. environmental/chemical/civil engineering).
Applied research experience in sustainability/circular economy/waste.

Experience with surveys/interviews and site-based data collection.

Experience of applied research and data analysis (including surveys and/or interviews), and strong Excel/data management skills.

Clear written and verbal communication skills, and confidence engaging stakeholders professionally and handling sensitive information.

Ability to work on your own initiative, plan site visits, meet deadlines, and travel to Park Royal (West London).

Commitment to ethical research and confidentiality

For informal enquiries please contact Prof Dimitrios Malamis (Principal Investigator).

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 14 April 2026

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk

Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.