Research Assistant - 16799

Brunel University London - Department of Engineering

Location: Uxbridge

Salary: £36,640 to £38,638 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £39,682 per annum inclusive of London Weighting. Grade R1

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 19th March 2026

Closes: 14th April 2026

Job Ref: 607597

College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

Department website: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/civil-engineering

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support a PBIAA/UKRI-funded feasibility study on organic waste management in Park Royal’s Food & Drink sector.

Duties:

• Review relevant policy, legislation and targets; and support surveys, interviews and site visits.
• Collect, clean and analyse qualitative and quantitative data on segregation, storage, collection and onward routing.
• Contribute to evidence-based recommendations, a prioritised action roadmap, and reporting outputs, handling data ethically and confidentially.

Requirements:

• A relevant degree (e.g. environmental/chemical/civil engineering).
• Applied research experience in sustainability/circular economy/waste.
• Experience with surveys/interviews and site-based data collection.
• Experience of applied research and data analysis (including surveys and/or interviews), and strong Excel/data management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, and confidence engaging stakeholders professionally and handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, plan site visits, meet deadlines, and travel to Park Royal (West London).
• Commitment to ethical research and confidentiality

For informal enquiries please contact Prof Dimitrios Malamis (Principal Investigator).

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 14 April 2026