Internal Applicants Only

6 months ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff University Full time

**Main Duties and Responsibilities - Grade 5 Research Assistant**
- To undertake research, e.g. by planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments /field work/desktop research/questionnaires
- Actively participate within the research group, communicating and presenting research at meetings, through publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate, ensuring information is communicated to internal and external partners
- To contribute and support research publications and presentations as required
- To contribute and support research funding bids as required
- To analyse and communicate complex ideas, concepts and data using appropriate methods and packages
- To resolve issues and support colleagues in devising procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- To generate research output and contribute to the development of independent and original ideas as appropriate
- To provide support in research activities for undergraduate courses and research programmes and provide guidance to other members of staff within the research team
- To maintain and update area of specialist knowledge, researching and critically appraising relevant literature within the area.

**Other**
- To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
- To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
- To ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
- To abide by the University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
- Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities - Grade 6 Research Associate**
**Research**
- To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
- To attend and present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
- To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
- To participate in School research activities.
- To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects

**Person Specification**

**Person Specifications - Grade 5 Research Assistant**

**Essential Criteria**

**Qualifications and Education**
1. A degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
- **Knowledge, Skills and Experience**
2. Knowledge of research methods and techniques within specialist field
- 3. Proven ability to analyse complex information and summarise appropriately- **Communication and Team Working**
5. Proven communication skills, including presentation to various audiences
- 6.Excellent organisational and team-working skills
- **Other**
7. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work
- **Desirable Criteria**
- 9. Relevant professional qualification(s)
- 10. Evidence of collaborations with industry.
- 11. Proven ability to work without close supervision
- 12. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
- **Person Specification Grade 6 Research Associate**

**Essential Criteria**

**Qualifications and Education**
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in Engineering, Physical Science, Operation Research, Statistics and computer science, or relevant industrial experience.
- **Knowledge, Skills and Experience**
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research experience within the following research fields:

- Optimal expansion planning and operation of integrated electricity and hydrogen/natural gas systems
- Co-simulation of energy networks
- 3. Competency and extensive knowledge and practical experience in Python programming and collaborative large-scale model development are essential
- 4. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
- 5. Proven ability to publish in international journals / conferences and other research outputs (when it comes to publications, we prefer quality over quantity)
- **Communication and Team Working**
6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
- 7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals
- **Other**
8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working
- 9. Proven ability to work without close supervision
- **Desirable Criteria**

10. Evidence of collaborations with industry.
- 11. Project management experience**Additional Information**

**Job Description Continued - Grade 6 Research Associate**
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