Research Fellow in Heritage Science Infrastructure

About us

The Institute for Sustainable Heritage delivers sustainable solutions to real-world cultural heritage problems through ground-breaking, cross-disciplinary research and innovative teaching for future heritage leaders. From studying latest conversation policy to applying data science, analysing materials to using future studies, we train future heritage leaders in the skills needed to sustain cultural heritage for generations to come.

About the role

The postholder will play a key role in the development on the Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science in the UK (UK-RIHS). The main objective of the position will be to develop a catalogue of services for the infrastructure. The postholder will work on behalf of the UK-RIHS consortium, collaborating with iCNN (interim Committee of National Nodes) to work towards the establishment of the ERIHS ERIC (European Research Infrastructure Consortium). Specifically, the postholder will gather data as required by ERIHS-IP through iCNN, act in the role of Communications Officer for UK-RIHS, organise UK-RIHS meetings with partners, stakeholders and AHRC, and support the activities of the UK-RIHS national coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking rigorous, qualitative and quantitative research with a focus on data analysis. This post is available immediately and is funded for 13 months in the first instance, further funding t o support the post may be available. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact bseer-. This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

About you

PhD in the subject area of heritage science, archaeology, heritage, conservation or PhD in a social science or scientific discipline with a demonstrable interest in heritage. - Experience in carrying out qualitative and quantitative research, including literature reviews. - Excellent organisational skills and a flexible approach to working independently as well as part of a distributed partnership operating internationally.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.

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