Research Assistant/associate in Minimising Energy

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The post holder will be located in West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are
- Research and Scholarship:

- Write up research for presentation and publications
- Manage own research and administrative activities

Liaison and networking:

- Liaise with colleagues and students
- Build internal and external contacts and participate in networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for collaboration

Planning and organising:

- Plan and manage own research activity in collaboration with others
- Contribute to planning of joint research projects led by the principal investigator

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD, or equivalent experience. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.

Salary Ranges: *Research Assistant: £29,605 - £33,966 *Research Associate: £36,024 - £44,263

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months in the first instance.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.


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