Research Associate in Environmental Science

Job Title: Research Associate in Environmental Science
Department/School: School of Geography and Environmental Sciences
Campus: Coleraine
Salary: £32,314 - £41,443 per annum
Duration: Fixed-term until 31st January 2026 / Full-time
Closing Date: 17th December 2024 at 23:30
Reference Number: 032643

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -
 
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.
 
We require a post-doctoral scientist to undertake research as part of a Monitoring and Modelling Platform in the Co-Centre, investigating the effectiveness of nature-based solutions to improve water quality in two settings. First, forest-to-bog restoration using cell-bunding and other techniques require data to understand the effects on dissolved organic carbon production and retention. Second, data is required to investigate the extent that short-rotation-willow stands can attenuate nutrients following waste-water irrigation. The successful candidate will therefore have practical field and laboratory experience relating to environmental science/hydrology/hydrochemistry related subjects and ideally related to water quality monitoring and experimental work.

We may create a 12-month waiting list for the 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.
 
 - ABOUT YOU -

The postholder will be required to have:

- First or Upper second-class honours degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
- Practical experience of experimental fieldwork relating to water quality research at field sites.
- Experience of laboratory experimental work for research in similar disciplines.

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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 on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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