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Research Associate One Year Fixed Term Appointment Low Carbon Shipping: A Systems Approach Logistics Institute, Hull University Business School and Department of Geography Building on our achievements Committed to research, learning and teaching that is relevant to a fast-changing, interconnected world, the Business School enjoys an established reputation for high quality enhanced by prestigious international and corporate partnerships, and first class facilities. The Geography Department at the University of Hull enjoys a growing international reputation for excellence in research and teaching. In the 2008 RAE, 55% of the Department’s research work was classed as world leading or internationally excellent. The position of Research Associate at Hull is part of a large EPSRC-funded project entitled ‘Low Carbon Shipping: A Systems Approach’ (www.lowcarbonshipping.co.uk). The project is led by UCL, with academic partners from Hull, Newcastle, Strathclyde and Plymouth universities. Industrial partners include Lloyds Register, Rolls Royce, and Maersk. The successful candidate will give support to Professor Chandra Lalwani in the Logistics Institute and Professor David Gibbs in Department of Geography in carrying out collaborative inter-disciplinary research. The successful candidate will closely with the teams at the partner Universities and also with industry and external organisations. Applicants should have research experience in an area of logistics, supply chain management, and port logistics. Candidates who can exploit synergies between logistics / supply chains and the port hinterland will have an advantage. The successful candidate will: • Be able to map supply chains for inbound and outbound logistics from UK ports • Have an interest in maritime transport, with particular focus on ports and their hinterland • Pro-actively contribute to the research project and conduct research • Contribute to the management of the research project • Prepare reports and papers describing the results of the research for both internal and external publication • Work positively with colleagues in the research team at the project partner universities, and other collaborators and partners and support staff on routine matters both inside and outside of the University • Provide guidance as required to support staff and any project students who may be assisting with the research • Demonstrate evidence of own personal and professional development This post is for a fixed-term for twelve months commencing in January 2011. Salary £25,001. Closing date 25th November 2010. To discuss this role informally, please contact Professor Chandra S. Lalwani on 01482 347 549, email: [log in to unmask] or Professor David Gibbs on 01482 465330, e-mail: [log in to unmask] To apply go to: https://ig5.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_universityofhull01.asp http://www.hull.ac.uk/hubs/logistics/ http://www2.hull.ac.uk/science/geography.aspx