Research Assistant - Burner Alert System

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term post for 4 months, working 6 hours per week.

A grade 7 research assistant is required to assist Professor Ian Walker and Dr Menna Price in leading this Welsh Government funded project, which will explore a novel Burner Alert System for Wood Burner Users in Swansea. This project will determine if a web-based burner alert system will reduce the use of wood burners in homes across Swansea and ultimately improve air quality. The research assistant will be engaged in data collection and analysis, and dissemination of findings.  

Candidates will have a degree/MSc in an air quality related discipline and have experience of carrying out experimental research to a high standard. You will have experience of conducting research relating to air quality and wood burner use. You will be an effective team worker and have a track record in data collection. You will have a strong commitment to continuing professional development

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

We have an under-representation of men in the area of research and would particularly welcome applications from men for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Closing Date: 8 January 2025

Interview Date: 20 January 2025

Informal Enquiries

• Ian Walker Ian.walker@swansea.ac.uk
• Menna Price M.J.Price@Swansea.ac.uk

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