Research Associate in Catchment Science

| £28,773 - £36,402

Employer: Ulster University
Sector/Specialism: Healthcare & Medical

Job Title: Research Associate in Catchment Science
School: School of Geography and Environmental Science
Campus: Coleraine
Salary: £28,773 - £36,402
Closing Date: Tuesday 5th July 2022 at 15:00
Fixed-term until: 31/03/2026
Reference Number: 013402

- 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 in partnership with the Agri-Food Biosciences Institute in Northern Ireland to deliver a new Soil Nutrient Health Scheme to all farmers over four years.

Research is required to validate critical source area risk assessments of diffuse nutrient (phosphorus) pollution and investigate patterns of nutrient attenuation across the landscape. A Research Associate in Catchment will lead the establishment of hydro-metric and hydro-chemical monitoring sites in rivers; develop and lead soil and sediment experiments for nutrient attenuation processes in critical sources areas of pollution both on land and in river systems; manage data and provide data analysis and interpretation in presentations, reports and scientific publications.

The candidate should have practical experience relating to catchment science related subjects and, ideally, related to diffuse pollution monitoring and experimental work.

- ABOUT YOU -

- Hold an upper second-class honours degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geography or a related discipline

- BENEFITS -

- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement promoting a healthy work/life balance - plus an additional 15 days per year when the university is closed
- Enrolment in USS pension scheme - employer contribution of 21.1%
- An environment that supports flexible working and allows you to balance both work and home life
- An open and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity
- On-site and discounted sports/gym facilities (3 months’ free gym membership at either the Jordanstown, Coleraine or Magee Campus)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted eye tests with subsequent competitive prescription lenses and frames
- Exposure to the very latest in cutting edge technologies including Dell, Aruba, Checkpoint and Avaya, feeding your passion for IT
- Autonomy in your role to make impactful decisions and changes to company processes

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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