Research Fellow - Resilient Catchment Communities

The project "Resilient Catchment Communities" is funded by the Local Enterprise Partnership in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. This post will offer an exciting opportunity to work across several land based sites across the East Cornwall linking in with Westcountry Rivers Trust and Duchy College on this partnership project.

With experiense and ideally a track record of workign with a broad range of sensors and deploying those in a minxuture of settings, the ideal candidate will enjoy working with others to define the best solutions to collect quality environmental data using a range of technical equipment.

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Will Blake by email at William Blake william.blake@plymouth.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 12 Midnight, Thursday 19^th October 2023

Interviews are likely to take place on Wednesday 1^st November 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 31^st  March 2025 due to funding.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.

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