Research Associate in Information Management for People-led Net Zero

Job description

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Full Time or Part Time, Fixed Term for 18 Months

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.

About the University

Universities are one of this country's greatest assets. We're educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

Here's more about the role and what we're looking for:

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.

About You

• Experience conducting research and delivering high-quality academic or technical outputs.
• Knowledge of systems thinking, information management, modelling, data analysis, or stakeholder engagement methods.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to a range of audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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 sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Mey Goh, via email to [email protected] .

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification .

Application Process

For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance , which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you'd like to request please contact Professor Mey Goh. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Closing Date: 23 October 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 09 November 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 those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

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.