Research Associate GloNeW

College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to join the school of Geography and Planning. this role will be responsible for conducting research on the transition to unconventional water in Morocco and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same. 

This post is associated with the ERC/UKRI GloNeW project (Global Development and the Contradictions of New Water) (project code 525773), which is led by Dr. Joe Williams. The purpose of the project is to examine how new and unconventional water resources – such as water desalination and wastewater reuse – are being used to address chronic and worsening water challenges in Africa. The focus is on understanding the social, political and environmental implications of the transition to unconventional water, which is  seen by many experts as one of the most important – and potentially game-changing – responses to water crisis.

The post-holder will be responsible for developing the Morocco case study part of the project, under the supervision of Dr. Williams and project partners, including Dr. Pierre-Louis Mayaux (CIRAD, France). The post-holder will have a reasonable amount of flexibility in conceptual development, research design, fieldwork and data collection, and delivery of outputs, within the scope of the project. Ability to work collaboratively and independently is therefore important.

The post is fully funded by the project, and is available for a period of 48 months. The project includes a generous budget for fieldwork and conference participation.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dr. Joe Williams (williamsj168@cardiff.ac.uk).

Informal enquiries in relation to the recruitment / application process can be sent to Carys Thomas, HR Administrator – geoplhr@cardiff.ac.uk  

Informal inquiries can be made to Dr. Joe Williams (williamsj168@cardiff.ac.uk).

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), is fixed term until May 2028 and is available from June.

Salary: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (Grade 6)

Closing date: 29 April 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:  Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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