Post Doctoral Researcher

Job Title: Post Doctoral ResearcherGrade: 7Responsible to: Senior Lecturer in InternationalBusinessOverall PurposeThe Post Doctoral Researcher will conduct relevant research in relation to the LeathertraceBangladesh Project, running within the Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Northampton.The research will focus on innovative approaches to waste management in the leather industry as wellthe development of an E-Traceability systems suitable for the Bangladesh Leather Industry context, inalignment with the Leathertrace Project. Interested candidates should note that prior contextualknowledge of the leather industry and/or Bangladeshi Leather Industry is not a compulsoryrequirement to apply.Leathertrace is a funded project by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO),as part of the Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Pollution (SMEP) programme and isbeing managed by the Centre for Sustainable Business Practices (CSBP) within the Faculty. The projectaims to deploy digitalised traceability and environmental footprint calculation technologies inBangladesh.The Post Doctoral Researcher will be mainly (among other duties) responsible for collating,synthesising, and analysing relevant quantitative and qualitative research data related to theexecution of the project and writing research articles aimed at communicating research findings tothe academic and non-academic public.Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Build excellent collaborations with external partners involved in the project and other relevant
stakeholders.
• To carry out quantitative and qualitative research on sustainability in the leather industry, and E-
Traceability systems, in alignment with the Leathertrace Project.
• Lead on and/or contribute to the proposal, design, coordination and organisation of research
focused on innovative approaches to waste management in a Bangladesh Tannery Cluster.
• Lead on and/or contribute to the development of model case studies for a tannery cluster based
on Circular Economy Practices.
• Contribute to the development of a model for financing environmentally friendly traceable
leather industry in Bangladesh.
• Advise individuals and teams on the application of methods of enquiry appropriate for specific
research questions.
• Contribute to research dissemination activities such as reports and peer-reviewed publications,
in collaboration with project teams.,
• Attend regular meetings with project teams.
• To undertake other such duties commensurate with the post and grade as agreed with line
manager.
• Produce reference materials related to research project activities that can contain insights from
the analysis of complex settings.
• Adhere to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding principles and guidelines.
• The post holder is required to, understand and convey straightforward information in a clear
and accurate manner and occasionally is required to, understand and convey information which needs careful explanation or interpretation to help internal and external stakeholders understand.
• Contribute to other related project duties, as required.
Generic Duties and Responsibilities
• This post will normally work the standard hours but they may not be confined to standard office
hours.
• The post holder will be expected to undertake other responsibilities and tasks as reasonably
requested, independently with support from the project implementation team.
• The post holder will be responsible and accountable for ensuring all employment legislative
requirements are adhered to including equality and diversity and health and safety issues.
• The job description may be altered at any time in the future in line with the level of the post to
meet changing project requirements, but only in full consultation with the post holder.

1 Holds or close to completing a PhD in a sustainability-related Essential Application fieldSkills, Knowledge and Experience 2 Background knowledge of the leather industry Desirable Application Interview 3 Excellent knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Essential Application Office applications including Word, Excel and SharePoint 4 Evidence of research dissemination such as peer review Essential Application publication(s), book chapters and conference papers 5 Evidence of relevant experience/knowledge specifically related Essential Application to traceability systems Interview 6 Experience in conducting research projects with local and Desirable Application international partners Interview 7 Proficiency in conducting quantitative and qualitative research Essential Application Interview 8 Ability to lead plan, organise and prioritise work using initiative Essential Application to work to deadlines Interview 9 Ability to communicate and share research outcomes and their Essential Application implications appropriately with a range of audiences Interview10 Committed to equality of opportunity and understanding of Essential Application diversity issues Interview Ability and commitment to working within a team environment Application11 and working with other researchers (academic and/or non- Essential Interview academic)12 Ability to work accurately and to a high degree of detail Essential Application Interview, 14, Ability to work independently and as part of a team Essential Application Interview15 Ability to adapt to organisational change Essential Application Interview16 Ability to adapt to technological advances in teaching Essential Application Interview Integrity and professionalism, demonstrating a commitment to Application17 ethical standards, confidentiality, and the University's values of Essential Interview inclusivity, trust, sustainability and aspiration