Research Assistant - Coastal Geomorphology (x2 posts)

Job Title: Research Assistant - Coastal Geomorphology (2 posts)
School: Geography and Environmental Sciences
Campus: Coleraine
Salary: £33,020 - £35,628
Closing Date: 28 November 2025 @23:30
Reference Number: 039466

Fixed term until 31 Dec 2028 / Full-time

- 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 -

To provide a range of specialist research support activities using an in-depth knowledge and understanding of current technical or scientific skills in topographical field surveying.

To install and configure new equipment, diagnose and resolve technical issues/problems.

To undertake field surveys on sand and rock coasts in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland using appropriate technologies.

- ABOUT YOU -

You will have:

- A degree or equivalent in topographical surveying/earth sciences discipline or related subject.
- Substantial working experience, at an appropriate level, in field topographical survey with evidence of good computer literacy skills in the use of email, word processing and relevant analytical software applications.
- Evidence of knowledge and practical working experience in the use of a wide range of techniques and instrumentation associated with topographical survey e.g. UAV. Satellite remote sensing, GPS, Lidar
- Practical working knowledge of GIS

Please find our employee benefits here: Employee Services & Benefits (ulster.ac.uk)

The School of Geography & Environmental Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means at https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/transformed-uk-athena-swan-charter and on our University website https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan. 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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