Research Assistant in River Pollution

Job title:

Research Assistant in River Pollution

Company:

University of the West of England

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Assistant to join an exciting new project to develop new sensing technology for monitoring river health. Please see this short video called for some background information.You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team (including microbiologists, engineers, environmental scientists, and AI data analysts) developing new fluorescence-based sensing technology for the assessment of river health. You will have access to a range of scientific laboratory facilities that support the development of cutting-edge technology.You will work closely with collaborators from and and conduct extensive field-testing of the technology at existing water catchments. You will be expected to disseminate the technology and project results as part of a team. You should have an honours degree such as Environmental, Chemical or Biological sciences. A practical background is essential and you should have good laboratory and field skills, with relevant experience of water quality sampling & analysis. You will be able to demonstrate good scientific data collection and analytical skills, knowledge or experience of aquatic ecology is desirable.You should have good science communication skills and the ability to work with and alongside people with different backgrounds to your own.You will have experience of conducting some independent experimental research (e.g. final year undergraduate project).Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in , one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.We offer a wide range of including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.Add your individuality to oursUWE Bristol recognises the power of a .We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.As a employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.Further informationIf you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact please contact Professor Darren Reynolds on 0117 328 2563 or email: .We are hoping to hold interviews for this role week commencing 20 January 2025 at Frenchay Campus.This is a full -time fixed-term post, working 37 hours per week.This post is not available on a job share basis.UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based.To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the for information on which documents are acceptable.We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. If you do not have current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore .Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.Advice to applicantsWe’d love to hear from you – if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.Please note, there may be a delay in responding to enquiries as the university is closed between 24 December and 02 January.

Expected salary

£30505 – 33882 per year

Location

Frenchay, Gloucestershire

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:09:29 GMT

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