Research Associate Dubai Campus

DescriptionPosition Title: Research AssociateProject: Translating IDRIC Maritime Research into an International report outputLocation: Dubai CampusGrade: 7Position Type: Fixed-term (one month)Start Date: 1st March 2026Project Overview:This work will support thetranslationand adaptation of existing IDRIC maritime decarbonisation outputs into a highquality international report aimed at a global policy industry and academic audience.The work will build on three core source documents: (i) the IDRIC maritime regulatory landscape research which maps international EU and UK frameworks across seven regulatory pillars; (ii) the IDRIC Green Shipping Corridors white paper (December 2025) which positions green corridors and digital twins as nearterm instruments for decarbonisation; and (iii) the literature review summary on maritime decarbonisation port optimisation digital twins and green corridors. The objective is to synthesise these into a single coherent report (e.g. focusing on green shipping corridors digital MRV and the interaction between IMO EU UK and corridorlevel governance).Key Responsibilities1. Mapping and synthesisSystematically extract and align key findings across the three documents (regulatory architecture decarbonisation levers digital twin/realtime MRV green shipping corridors UKChina/UKEurope route focus).Identify which elements are UKspecific and which can be generalised to an international context including implications for nonUK corridors and global south ports. positioning and literature integrationExpand the literature base beyond UK/EU to include recent global evidence on IMO GHG strategy implementation green corridors digital twins and operational optimisation ensuring coverage of at least AsiaEurope transPacific and regional corridors.Draft an analytically strong framing section that positions IDRICs work within current international debates (IMO netzero framework FuelEU ETS Clydebank Declaration Global Gateway etc.).3. Deliverables and timelineInitial detailed outline and target outlet proposal.Full first draft plus one revision cycle responding to coauthor comments.Delivery: must be before 31st March 2026Minimum Requirements (Essential)EducationPhD in related subject areaEssential criteriaSound knowledge of the maritime industry and related decarbonisation strategies and leversSound knowledge of digital twinningSkills in reviewing literatureStrong report writing skillsStrong analytical skillsGood communication and teamwork ability.Desirable criteriaAn understanding of the maritime regulatory landscape including international EU and UK frameworksKnowledge of green shipping corridors (UKChina/UKEurope route focus and AsiaEurope transPacific and regional corridors)Required Experience:IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience,ELISA,Immunoassays,Mammalian Cell Culture,Biochemistry,Cell Biology,Research Experience,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1