Research Assistant in Supply Chain Resilience and System Dynamics Modelling (Part Time, Fixed Term)
Publicerad 2024-08-30
A position exists, for a part-time (10 hours per week) Research Assistant in the Department of Engineering, to work on the 'UK-India Virtual Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory' project.
The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.
The key responsibilities and duties are:
Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify and evaluate risks across critical mineral supply chains, including geopolitical, economic, environmental, social, and technological factors. Developing and refining system dynamics models to simulate and stress-test the dynamics of CM supply chains; incorporating feedback loops, uncertainties, and interactions between stakeholders at different stages of the supply chains. Collect, integrate, and analyse data from diverse sources to support risk assessments, modelling activities and sustainability analyses. Reporting and documentation The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:
Undergraduate and Masters degree in Industrial Engineering and Sustainability. Experience in supply chain ecosystem and stakeholder mapping Experience in supply chain risk, resilience and sustainability Experience in systems thinking and system dynamics modelling software (preferably AnyLogic) Proven experience in developing data architectures and process mapping Experience in workshop coordination with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds (academic, industry, NGO). Knowledge of critical minerals supply chains and their global significance. A proven ability to effectively communicate with academic and industrial partners. Able to collaborate effectively both with the research group members and with external colleagues Research or work experience in global supply chains, resilience analysis, and sustainability assessments. Highly organised, able to prioritise and work efficiently to agreed objectives and timelines. Potential to develop a leading role in projects in the Industrial Resilience Research Group Salary Range: 27%FTE of £31,396 - £33,966
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2025 in the first instance.
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