7 Research jobs

About the Project: The fibers that we make from agriculture waste has applications in other materials like making sustainable alternatives to Styrofoam, Synthetic non-woven, Leather, Plastic composites. Researchers with a background in material science would be working to make prototypes, portfolios, and processes for 1. Packaging Materials 2. Plant-based Leather 3. Replacements of plastic composites for applications like hangers etc. The same researcher would NOT be compulsorily responsible for all the stated applications. He or she would also be responsible for testing the assigned application’s materials properties and mapping the final applications. AltMat would provide with details of specifications for these materials. On remarkable execution, the company would be open for hiring the candidate. Duration : 4 to 6 months No. of Interns/ Researchers : 2 to 4 Qualifications 1. Final year Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. candidate in the field of Materials...

Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) has a vacancy for an Assistant Professor, as of 1 September 2020. Candidates with an interest and expertise in Business and Society Management, Sustainable Finance, Circular Economy, Social Entrepreneurship, and/or Corporate Social Responsibility are invited to apply. In 2021 U.S.E. starts a new academic Master's programme in Business & Social Impact. The programme is focused on how organizations create societal value and contribute to sustainable development. The programme builds on all disciplines helpful to create societal value, including economics, strategy, organization, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship and psychology. Furthermore, the Master's programme will reach out, and actively involve organizations and stakeholders within the Dutch business and sustainability ecosystem...

Community Energy is seeking an Associate to work with the Community Energy Ventures team, a new ventures unit led by the founders of Community Energy. Primary work will involve investigating broader global trends and opportunities in the clean energy transition, new clean energy technologies, and grid system models for power sector decarbonization in the next decade. The research and analysis form the basis for industry and policy presentations and business plan development. There is significant room for growth in the expanding field of clean energy...

As the UKRI Senior Environmental Sustainability Programme Manager you will play a key role within the UKRI Sustainability Team in the implementation of the UKRI Environmental Sustainability Strategy. You will develop and manage environmental performance improvement projects within an overall programme to establish a sound foundation and framework for the delivery of the organisation’s strategic objectives. You will work with UKRI colleagues and external stakeholders to identify and establish innovative approaches to sustain UKRI’s world-class science and innovation whilst reducing carbon emissions. The role will champion the importance of data and evidence-based decision making and will help to maintain compliance with relevant environmental legal, statutory reporting and other requirements through establishing effective communication, data collection, analysis and reporting processes and systems...

Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. As part of the development of The Big Issue Group’s (TBIG’s) joint Social Impact Framework (SIF) we are now looking to recruit an Impact Manager. The Impact Manager will be based in the Big Issue Invest Impact Team with the exciting role in the developing the SIF in line with the Group’s new strategy. Working across TBIG the Impact Manager will develop buy-in for the SIF and support colleagues to establish clear and effective impact management approaches to understand our social, economic and environmental impact. This includes ensuring quality data collection, analysis and reporting systems...

Passionate about global nutrition? Worried about the effects on our climate due to animal agriculture? Ready to put your technical skills to create positive change in the world?   Us too! We are looking for a PhD level scientist to join our team in Durham, North Carolina You are a technical leader Conduct experimental research involving mammalian cell culture in multiple formats, biological and biochemical assays, and microscopic analysis. Perform critical analyses and interpret data for actionable decision-making that impacts the greater company.  As a life-long learner we rely on you to keep a pulse on current relevant scientific literature and advancement to share back with the broader team We are moving fast and need meticulous record-keeping and diligence in our scientific process which you will help safe-guard. You are a cross-functional powerhouse Work hand in hand with CSO & CEO to develop...

Passionate about global nutrition? Worried about the effects on our climate due to animal agriculture? Ready to put your technical skills to create positive change in the world? Us too! We are looking for a scientist to join our team in Durham, North Carolina   You are a lab ninja You feel comfortable preparing cell culture media and maintaining mammalian cells on a daily basis You champion organization in the lab and on top of monitoring and maintaining our laboratory inventory, ordering accounts, and compliance   Optimization of process and flow is in your nature You are a meticulous record-keeper and sponge of team knowledge Your voice is valued and you actively engage in regular scientific and broader all-hands team meetings  You love tackling challenging problems with a team You believe in our mission of working towards better infant nutrition, women's health, and...