We are looking to appoint an outstanding Research Associate to undertake research on responsible innovation and societal engagement as part of the Measurement And Reporting for responsible marine CO2 removal (MAR-CO2) project, co-funded by UKRI and Horizon Europe. The post holder will undertake a range of research tasks in collaboration with the international and multidisciplinary research team, relating to stakeholder and public engagement on the conditions for responsible marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) and its monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV). These tasks include semi-structured interviews with mCDR experts and stakeholders, deliberative focus groups with members of the public, and an international citizen survey. The post holder will produce a range of deliverables and academic articles for publication in peer-reviewed academic journals. The job description and person specification are attached. Please read these carefully as they will be used in our shortlisting and interview processes.
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Interviews will be held on the afternoon of either 18th or 19th November 2026
What you will get in return:
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
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Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Robert Bellamy
Email: robert.bellamy@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
