Research Associate in Marine Sensing

Position: We are seeking a Research Associate in Marine Sensing to be based at our ERI in Thurso.

Responsibilities: The post holders will be responsible for the design, construction, test, calibration and deployment / data collection / servicing of multi-instrument seabed platforms. You will support sensor integration for ship-based surveys, integration of new sensors into turbine-based measurements and develop new research areas of unscrewed or autonomous surface vehicle measurements.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will have the knowledge, skills and experience associated with a first degree, together with a PhD or equivalent professional qualification/ at least 4 years appropriate professional experience. You will have sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline to effectively contribute to research programmes and to the development of departmental research activities. Experience of academic teaching would be advantageous.

A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.

Benefits of working for us: 

• 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland 
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
• £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk

Please include your CV with your application.

• Job description
• Guidance Notes for Candidates
• Personal Details Form
• Application form

If you have any queries about the application process please contact recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.

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