Overview
Job Title: Research Associate in Information Management for People-led Net Zero
Job Reference: REQ251116
Date Posted: Mon, 5 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Application Closing Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Location: Loughborough
Package: Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from £35608 to £44746
Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Full Time, Fixed Term for 24 Months
Join the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University, where you will play a central role in an ambitious transdisciplinary research collaboration with the Universities of Bath, Sheffield, Strathclyde and a range of industry partners.
You will play a central role in understanding, designing, and evaluating how information, data, and system insights can be effectively created, communicated, and adopted by diverse stakeholders involved in net zero transitions.
Why should you apply?
With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.
If this role sound of interest, we’d love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Mey Goh, via email to Y.Goh@lboro.ac.uk.
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For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing Date: 8 February 2026
Interview Date: 10 – 12 February 2026
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
Support for you and your family – on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies
Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
Travel and sustainability – access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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