Research Fellow in Carbon Accounting
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,064 to £48,822 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Leeds |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | ENVEE1837 |
Summary
Are you an ambitious researcher looking to achieve both novel research outputs and policy impacts in the field of carbon accounting? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities?
This role involves undertaking research on carbon accounting, using multi-regional input-output (MRIO) analysis and related techniques, for a jointly funded project by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The research centre entitled, “Production and Consumption Transformations” Centre will explore the alignment of the UK’s industrial strategy, and resource consumption policies with both short term and long-term climate targets. With DESNZ funding 35% of the project, you will work directly with senior policy makers delivering actionable insights that can lead to real policy change.
You will join a team with a strong history of applied research in the field of carbon accounting. The University of Leeds has developed a UK specific MRIO (UK MRIO) that is used in producing the UK's consumption emissions accounts for the UK Government . You will be required to use quantitative research methods, (including writing and maintaining python code) in developing the UK MRIO for a range of applications, whilst working alongside the wider research team in an inter-disciplinary environment. You will display a strong commitment to applied interdisciplinary research, work effectively in a team environment, show commitment to addressing the climate crisis while also demonstrating a strong background in communicating evidence and insights to multiple stakeholders.
This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent
What we offer in return
• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
This role involves undertaking research on carbon accounting, using multi-regional input-output (MRIO) analysis and related techniques, for a jointly funded project by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). The research centre entitled, “Production and Consumption Transformations” Centre will explore the alignment of the UK’s industrial strategy, and resource consumption policies with both short term and long-term climate targets. With DESNZ funding 35% of the project, you will work directly with senior policy makers delivering actionable insights that can lead to real policy change.
You will join a team with a strong history of applied research in the field of carbon accounting. The University of Leeds has developed a UK specific MRIO (UK MRIO) that is used in producing the UK's consumption emissions accounts for the UK Government . You will be required to use quantitative research methods, (including writing and maintaining python code) in developing the UK MRIO for a range of applications, whilst working alongside the wider research team in an inter-disciplinary environment. You will display a strong commitment to applied interdisciplinary research, work effectively in a team environment, show commitment to addressing the climate crisis while also demonstrating a strong background in communicating evidence and insights to multiple stakeholders.
This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent
What we offer in return
• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!