Research Fellow in Demolition Waste Remediation

Are you a researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in construction waste remediation? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities? 

The overarching aim of this project is to enable the safe, sustainable, and swift reconstruction of Ukraine working with international partners across academia, business, and non-governmental organisations. Please see more information here: https://www.circular-concrete.in.ua/ 

This post involves assessing the impact of war debris in urban spaces and providing solutions for remediation. The ideal candidate will be experienced in environmental engineering, experimental analyses and managing and analysing data as well as the writing of scientific/technical publications and reports. You will contribute to the University’s commitment of producing research and innovation outcomes that will drive economic growth in a sustainable and responsible manner.

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Theodore Hanein, Chair in Construction Materials Science

Email: T.Hanein@leeds.ac.uk 

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

Closing Date: 24 Apr 2025

Section: Research

Salary: £39,355 to £46,735 p.a. Due to funding restrictions, an appointment will not be made higher than £40,497 p.a.