Research Associate In Catchment Science

Job Title: Research Associate in Catchment Science
Department/School: School of Geography and Environmental Science
Campus: Coleraine
Salary: £31,414 - £40,543 per annum
Duration: Fixed-term until 31st August 2027 / Full-time
Closing Date: 7th July 2024
Reference Number: 028603

- 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.

The post holder will develop research and knowledge exchange as part of a Monitoring and Modelling Platform in the Co-Centre, to review and develop water quality monitoring protocols for the Lough Neagh rivers following the catastrophic cyanobacterial bloom of 2023. The researcher will consider new approaches for nutrient/pollution load estimation and the data generated will be crucial for developing Northern Ireland’s strategies for managing water quality and especially related to Lough Neagh.

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.

- ABOUT YOU -

The postholder will be required to have:

- A First or Upper second-class honours degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geography or a related discipline.
- A Higher degree (completed or within the last 6 months of completion) in a subject that includes an aspect of Catchment Science/hydrology/hydrochemistry or similar.
- Practical experience of safe experimental fieldwork relating to research in river catchments.

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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.