Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff University Full time

**Advert**

**Research Assistant (Grade 5) / Associate (Grade 6) in Urban overheating vulnerability mapping**

**Welsh School of Architecture**-
- This full-time position (35 hours per week) is available in April 2023 and is fixed term until 5 March 2024. Applications for flexible working or job share arrangements will also be considered. The appointments will be made, dependent on relevant qualifications and experience, within the Grades 5 or Grade 6 salary scale.-
**Salary**:

- £29,762 - £34,314 per annum (Grade 5 - Research Assistant) or
- £36,333 - £43,155 per annum (Grade 6 - Research Associate).
- It is not anticipated that an appointment will be made above £36,333 per annum.
- How to apply:
- **Date advert posted: Tuesday, 18 April 2023**

**Closing date: Friday, 5 May 2023**

**Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.**

**Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at**:Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University.

**Main function**

**Grade 5**
To contribute to research within urban heat exposure assessment, carrying out supporting work that helps lead to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.**Grade 6**
To conduct research within urban heat exposure and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.**Main Duties and Responsibilities**

**Grade 5**
- 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 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.

**Grade 6**

**Research**
- To conduct research within urban heat exposure and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
- To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
- To attend and or 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,


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