Researcher Role Overview
The researcher will lead the expansion of the mercury inventory for Ireland, focusing on products containing added mercury and their associated waste in built environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and scale a mercury metabolism inventory using UNEP models and emission data.
* Investigate correlations between mercury emissions inventories and other environmental indicators.
* Identify new research areas to support global mercury reduction efforts.
This role aims to provide policymakers and scientists with a clearer understanding of mercury footprints and inform development of reduction protocols.
Background Information
Electrical and electronic equipment is a rapidly growing product stream globally, with overlap between waste EEE and products containing added mercury. Substitutions in one area may have unintended effects on primary production.
The position requires expertise in developing and scaling environmental inventories, identifying correlations between environmental indicators, and informing policy decisions. The successful candidate will contribute to global efforts towards mercury reduction and work closely with stakeholders to develop effective strategies.