Research Associate in Catchment Hydrology

Role:  Research Associate in Catchment Hydrology

Department: School of Geography and Environmental Sciences

Grade: 6/7 (£31,414 – £40,543 per annum)

Responsible to:  Principal Investigator

Campus: Coleraine

(Fixed-Term until 31st August 2027 / Full-Time)

Job Purpose:

Ulster University is working with fourteen institutions in three jurisdictions on the large-scale Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity + Water project. The project is jointly funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Development in Northern Ireland, Science Foundation Ireland, and UK Research and Innovation.

The post holder will develop research and knowledge exchange on a working upland hill farm as part of a Monitoring and Modelling Platform in the Co-Centre. Both fluvial and gaseous carbon fluxes are measured at multiple sites with state-of-the art equipment, and this will be developed further in the coming years with large-scale government and industry support. The successful candidate will lead this with an emphasis on hydrological processes and training provided in gaseous processes and will bring their own substantial expertise in catchment hydrology fieldwork and data analysis to the post.

The School of Geography & Environmental Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means at www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charters/athena-swan and on our University website https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty.  The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

Closing Date: 2nd September 2024at 23:30

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

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Job ID : 030208 Location : Coleraine
Close Date : 02-Sep-2024