Job Description and Person Specification (HR5)
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Job Description
School/Department: / Geography and Environment
Post Title: / Senior Research Assistant/Research Fellow
Please enter Level under appropriate Career Pathway / ERE / TAE / MSA / CAO / R.Nurse / Clinical
4
ERE Category / Academic Posts / Non-Academic Posts
Academic
(mixed) / Research
only / Teaching
only / Enterprise / Education Development
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Posts Responsible to (and Level): / Dr Julian Leyland, Lecturer in Physical Geography (ERE 4)
Prof David Sear, Professor of Physical Geography (ERE 7)
Posts Responsible for (and Level): / n/a
Job Purpose:
To undertake research including fieldwork, modelling and dissemination of results on the NERC funded grant ‘How does the development of particle scale structure control river scale morphology?’ and will be expected to assist with all aspects of the project.
Key Accountabilities/Primary Responsibilities (6-10 bullet points maximum)
  • Plan and carry out both field monitoring and flume experiments. Collect, process and analyse CT scan data, including the development of appropriate code.
  • Undertake numerical modelling.
  • Write and present the results of the research, both independently and collaboratively, for submission to high-ranking international peer-reviewed journals and other publications as appropriate;
  • Communicate project findings and research results to a range of audiences, including UK and international scientific conferences as well as stakeholders and other end-users.
  • Where opportunities arise, contribute to the development of related research proposals and applications for future research grants.
/ % Time
35%
35%
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5%
Internal & External Relationships: (nature & purpose of relationships)
  • The project is being led by Dr Rebecca Hodge (Durham University) and regular project meetings will be held to keep all investigators up to date with project progress.
  • Project partners in the UK and beyond will be engaged with throughout the project and to help enhance the impact of the findings.

Special Requirements:Ability to travel overseas to engage in conferences and with project partners (University of Loughborough, University of Glasgow, Halcrow, Deltares) as required.
Ability to work at Southampton for the first 18 months then Durham for the following 18 months.
Person Specification
Criteria / Essential / Desirable / How to be assessed
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
Degree in Earth Sciences, Civil Engineering, Physical Geography or other numerate discipline
PhD in arelevant numerical discipline(or close to submission)
Experience in numerical modeling, data analysis, and programming (e.g. in Matlab)
Demonstrable ability for innovation and original research
Ability to write clearly and concisely to a level consistent with publication in high-ranking international journals;
Demonstrable ability to present research results at conferences and communicate complex information to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Knowledge of fluvial geomorphology and/or sedimentology, and sediment transport
Some experience of field monitoring.
Some experience of flume experiments.
Experience in the manipulation of large point cloud/image manipulation (e.g. TLS or CT data) / Y
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Planning and Organising:
Able to plan and work independently
Ability to manage time effectively and to exercise judgment and initiative in carrying out research tasks / Y
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Problem Solving and Initiative:
Good problem solving skills and must be able to take the initiative when required / Y / CV/interview
Management and Teamwork:
Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team and interact with other teams and communicate with colleagues.
Ability to work independently without close supervision / Y
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Other Skills and Behaviours:
Ability to work for short periods of time in other UK institutions and in the field
Full UK driving licence / Y / Y / CV/interview
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Special Requirements:
Ability to travel outside the UK to attend international conferences and meetings; / Y / CV/interview

Job Hazard Analysis Form - Appendix to Job and Person Specification

Please tick one of the following statements:

This post is an office-based job with routine office hazards e.g. use of VDU (if ticked, no further information needs to be supplied)
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Please tick all those that apply, and put N/A if not applicable

Environmental Exposures / O* / F / C
Outside work / √
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Ionising radiation.
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Physical Abilities
Load manual handling. / √
Repetitive Crouching/Kneeling/Stooping
Repetitive Pulling/Pushing
Repetitive Lifting
Standing for prolonged periods / √
Repetitive Climbing i.e. steps, stools, ladders
Fine motor grips (e.g. pipetting)
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Repetitive reaching below shoulder height
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Psychosocial Issues
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O – Occasionally (up to 1/3 of time); F – Frequently (up to 2/3 of time); C – Constantly (more than 2/3 of time) ## denotes to HR the need for a full PEHQ to be sent to all applicants for this position.

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Which post does this job report to / WR00009254
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