The University of Manchester seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Urban Green Infrastructure to support the IGNITION project (Innovative financing and delivery of natural climate solutions in Greater Manchester). The project is funded via the European Commission Urban Innovation Action programme.
The objectives of the IGNITION project are:
Establish a pipeline of Nature Based Solutions (NBS) projects to increase Greater Manchester’s (GM) urban Green Infrastructure (GI) by 10% by 2038, and establish phases valued at €10m+ to attract investment
Establish innovative business models and financing mechanisms to enable investment in Phase 1 of the pipeline
Build investor confidence in GM NBS projects
Establish a GM Climate Adaptation Services Company to deliver Phase 1 of the pipeline.
In order to shortlist for the post we need to see information about how you meet the essential and (if relevant) the desirable criteria. A CV is not always sufficient to show this. We suggest that you use the personal statement section of the job application to give us a brief explanation of how you feel you meet the criteria.
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 will be made on merit.
Happy to talk flexible working.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Name: Dr Jeremy Carter
Email: jeremy.carter@manchester.ac.uk
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk
Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk
Tel: 0161 850 2004
