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Research Associate (Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence [MEECE] Project)
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Cardiff Metropolitan University – Cardiff School of Management
Location: Llandaff, Cardiff
Hours: 22 hours per week (0.6 FT)
Basis: Part Time/ Fixed Term (Project Completion 30 June 2023)
Salary: £31,406 - £34,304 per annum pro rata
How to apply:
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Dr Rachel Mason-Jones, Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain and Operations Management at [email protected] for further information about working with us at our University
Closing date for applications: Friday, 29th April 2022
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To apply please visit our recruitment website: Research Associate
Job description:
To contribute and support research in areas of supply chain management and capabilities mapping within the marine renewable energy supply chain as part of the MEECE (Marine Energy Engineering Centre of Excellence) project. MEECE is a collaborative research project with Catapult, Swansea University, Cardiff University, Bangor University and Cardiff Metropolitan University.
The MEECE project is focused on the commercialisation of marine energy technologies in Wales, supporting the Welsh supply chain to capture the maximum value from this industry, and ensure that Wales captures and embeds knowledge and expertise in its supply chain. The successful applicant will work with the MEECE project team at Cardiff Metropolitan University as well as the wider project team in the collaborating universities and industrial partner. |
Responsibilities:
To be a contributing member of the MEECE project team involved in the research project activities, employing a variety of methodologies (including potentially questionnaires and qualitative interviews) and analysing the resulting data that will deliver the required Work Packages.
To be involved in identifying and developing relationships with supply chain companies in Wales to explore and map the supply chain capabilities and opportunities within the marine energy industry sector. To organise and undertake research within identified companies to contribute to the wider research project. To contribute to and where necessary manage the preparation and presentation of findings of specific elements of the research activity and progress to colleagues within the MEECE project both internally and externally for review.
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Skills & attributes:
Master level qualification in Supply Chain Management or equivalent Business related topic.
Experience of working within a team.
Work experience in a related area to the MEECE Project.
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Knowledge of supply chain management theory and practice