Research Assistant: Gemini+ Edinburgh

6 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

**Grade UE06: £32,982 to £38,205 per annum**

**GeoSciences / College of Science and Engineering**

**Full time: 35 hours per week**

**Fixed term: For 9 months
**The Opportunity**:
We are seeking a postgraduate research associate to join the GEMINI+ Edinburgh project ( **G **reenhouse gas **E **missions **M **onitoring network to **I **nform **N **et-zero **I **nitiatives) at the University of Edinburgh.

Understanding the pollution levels on a street scale is vital to inform targeted polices aimed to reduce emissions. The GEMINI+ Edinburgh project aims to quantify aerosol and greenhouse gas emissions from Edinburgh by combining data from multiple sources including an extensive network of low-cost PM sensor.

In this role, you will help process the incoming data from particulate matter (PM) sensors and write a report on the network. The report will include the suitability of the sensors to achieve the project goals as well as any interest data findings. You will be part of a small team working on the project and you will be expected to take initiatives as well support both the science and technical team.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.

**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- Experience in processing data from low-cost PM sensors as well as higher-grade instruments.
- Experience in coding to process incoming data streams.
- Experience in data visualisation to demonstrate different aspects of the data.

**Click to view a copy of the full **job description **(opens new browser tab)

**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:

- A competitive salary of £32,982 per annum.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page **(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our **right to work webpages **(opens new browser tab)

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

**Key dates to note**

Interviews will be held in July.


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