Research Assistant (Life Cycle Assessment)
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,238 to £26,412 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Teesside University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | T02667 |
Summary
We are seeking a motivated Research/Innovation Assistant to join an externally funded project focused on the sustainable redesign of industrial air/oil separation filters. This exciting role combines life cycle assessment (LCA), sustainable materials innovation, prototyping, and industry collaboration to deliver measurable emissions reduction and circular product solutions in partnership with PSI Global.
You will contribute to:
• Prototyping and testing sustainable filter designs using bio-based and low-carbon materials
• Conducting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis and environmental impact evaluation
• Supporting laboratory performance testing and emissions quantification
• Collaborating with industry partners on validation and roadmap development
• Preparing technical reports, dissemination materials, and research outputs
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful, industry-facing research aligned with net zero and circular economy goals.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place via Microsoft Teams.
Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
Interview date - Tuesday 14 April
Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University.
You will contribute to:
• Prototyping and testing sustainable filter designs using bio-based and low-carbon materials
• Conducting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis and environmental impact evaluation
• Supporting laboratory performance testing and emissions quantification
• Collaborating with industry partners on validation and roadmap development
• Preparing technical reports, dissemination materials, and research outputs
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful, industry-facing research aligned with net zero and circular economy goals.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place via Microsoft Teams.
Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
Interview date - Tuesday 14 April
Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University.
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