University of Cambridge
SF Express Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Industrial Logistics (Fixed Term)
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Senior Research Associate in Industrial Logistics
A position exists for a Senior Research Associate in the Department of Engineering and Darwin College, to work in the area of Industrial Logistics, holding a 5-year Research Fellowship supported by SF Express.
The post holder will be located at the Institute for Manufacturing in West Cambridge.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Carry out research in the field of industrial logistics
- Work with industrial companies on supply chain logistics issues
- Lead programme in intelligent logistics, including teaching and supervision
- Disseminate research outputs in relevant journal/conference papers
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Required
- A PhD in Industrial Logistics or related discipline
- Background in either Logistics Operations Management, Engineering Logistics Systems, Development of Logistics Technologies or software
- Ability to work within a team and collaborate with research sponsors and external partners, both in academia and industry
- The ability to lead and coordinate research activities
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Additional Responsibilities for Darwin Research Fellows
- Participate in Governing Body meetings
- Attend regular seminars
- Join one of the College committees or potentially become a Graduate Tutor
Benefits
Among numerous benefits Darwin Research Fellows are entitled under the College's Ordinances to:
- Dine free of charge up to seven meals each week
- Claim for selected expenses related to their research
- Possible offer of rented single-room accommodation for up to two years, subject to availability, for which a charge will be made
Eligibility
The successful candidate will have:
- Completed a PhD in an area relating to logistics engineering
- Demonstrated excellence in this work through publications and innovative development
- Significant experience as a postdoctoral research associate or equivalent, with proven impact from authored publications
- Understanding of the industrial or service needs in this area
- Practical experience would be beneficial
Salary
Senior Research Associate: £43,310 - £56,535
Duration
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 5 years in the first instance.
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- Submit your application by midnight on the closing date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact:
Rebecca Evans, dial-admin@eng.cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference NM50735 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equal Opportunities
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Employment Eligibility
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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