Assistant Professor (Research Focussed) (Hydrogen Supply Chain)

Job title:

Assistant Professor (Research Focussed) (Hydrogen Supply Chain)

Company:

University of Warwick

Job description

Assistant Professor (Research Focussed) (Hydrogen Supply Chain) (108651-0424)This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates for this role need not apply.Location 1University of Warwick Campus, CoventryDepartment 1WMGPosition Type 1Fixed Term, Full TimeDuration 1Fixed-term until 8 October 2025.Salary 1£45,585 – £54,395 per annumAbout the Role 1This is a contract-based research-focused role for a senior research fellow working as an Assistant Professor to deliver tasks and work packages related to a research project.Working with the PI, the post holder will play a leading role in developing and delivering Supply Chain related research for the UK’s National Research Hub for Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transitions (HI-ACT, ). The vision of HI-ACT is to ensure that hydrogen is appropriately integrated in a future equitable energy system, through holistic multi-disciplinary research which addresses integration challenges. You will collaborate closely with key stakeholders to co-create a robust research outcome with a solid impact on practices.HI-ACT will establish a national Hub of excellence and create a collaboration ecosystem catalysing world-leading research with actionable outputs and long-term, sustainable impacts. We aim to continually engage with stakeholders and interested parties throughout the process to make the transition as equitable as possible.In your role as an Assistant Professor (Senior Supply Chain Associate), you will specifically focus on supply chain-related aspects of the project which seeks to

• Mapping Supply Chain to understand Interconnectedness and interrelatedness.
• Identifying critical components.
• Assessing supply chain capability.
• Demand estimation and supply capacity.
• Develop Supply Chain Readiness tool.
• Supply chain risk assessment to ensure a resilient supply Chain.
• Business models to ensure the acceptance of multi-stakeholders.

Beyond these, you will develop innovative research as we progress to address supply chain-related challenges to the Hydrogen ecosystem and will work with colleagues from across 10 UK universities from multiple disciplines to deliver truly interdisciplinary research and develop new supply chain-related research projects aligned with the theme of the project. You will engage with companies who are transitioning to Hydrogen energy and support them with their supply chain readiness and create impact working with them.This role will position you alongside internationally recognised supply chain and energy modelling experts and at the forefront of research in impactful research on supply chain and energy systems.For informal enquiries, please contact prof Alok Choudhary via email: Alok.Choudhary@warwick.ac.uk.We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.About You 1You will have a background in Supply Chain specifically around addressing emerging needs and challenges of the Hydrogen sector. You will have experience in engaging with companies who are transitioning to Hydrogen energy and support them with their supply chain readiness and create impact working with them.For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.About the Department 1WMG is the largest department at the University of Warwick with over 800 staff, world renowned for providing innovative solutions to industry through its research, development and education programmes. Our industry focussed education portfolio includes nearly 3,000 students studying management, technology and applied engineering subjects, at postgraduate and undergraduate level. We have high expectations for our teaching and our courses are regularly ranked top in the UK and amongst the leading courses in their field in the world.At WMG we are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. We currently hold the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the University of Warwick holds an Institutional Silver Award: a national initiative that recognizes the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.For further information about WMG, please visit our .For further information on the WMG centre High Value Manufacturing Catapult, please see ourFurther information about the Energy Innovation Centre can be foundWe believe there should be no barriers to continuing education, and we strive to ensure that the future workforce has the skills they need to become the UK’s upcoming engineers and inventors.Our unique approach to undergraduate education enables full-time students, Higher Apprentices, and full-time employees to gain an engineering degree.Our teaching staff deliver educational programmes not just at Warwick, but internationally, and the knowledge we can leverage from our research excellence enables our students to reach their highest possible standards.Full details of our range of undergraduate and Degree Apprenticeships can be found .About the University 1Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.*QS World University Rankings 2024** Research Excellence Framework 2021To find out more about us visit ourHow to Apply 1To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by 11.55pm on the closing date of 19 May 2024. Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history. Your cover letter should detail how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this post.To streamline our hiring process, we kindly request that all candidates submit their applications through our official website. This ensures that all applications are received in a uniform format and can be processed efficiently by our HR team.The interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.What we Offer 1We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click .We are proud to say that we are a .If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.Our Commitment to Inclusion 1Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages .The University currently holds a , and a . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the .Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)The University of Warwick complies with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against anyone who makes a Disclosure relating to a conviction or other information revealed. More information is available on the University’s Vacancy pages and applicants may request a copy of the DBS Code of Practice.Job Description 1

Expected salary

£45585 – 54395 per year

Location

Coventry

Job date

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 02:34:08 GMT

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