Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff University Full time

**Advert**

**Research Assistant**

**Welsh School of Architecture**
- Working in collaboration with the principal investigator in Cardiff, this post will involve the design and delivery of an innovative impact outcomes of Topologic through collaboration with Industry.
- You will be an expert in computational methods, web technologies, artificial intelligence, and graphic design and have a strong record of using 3D software technologies.
- Application: Please include a cover letter, CV (including any publications, preprints or work in progress), and a short research statement.- This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and is fixed term until 29 February 2024.**Salary**: £29,762 - £34,314 per annum (Grade 5)**Date advert posted: Friday, 24 March 2023**

**Closing date: Monday, 10 April 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**

To contribute to the creation and communication of impactful research outcomes in the areas of computational methods in architecture, artificial intelligence, and sustainable construction using a variety of technologies and carry 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.**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- To undertake research, e.g. by planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments, workshops and interviews.
- 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.

**Person Specification**

**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**
- 2. Relevant professional qualification(s) in architecture or related fields
- 3. Evidence of collaborations with industry
- 4. Proven ability to work without close supervision
- 5. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.

**Additional Information**

**The Welsh School of Architecture**

The Welsh School of Architecture (WSA) is consistently ranked amongst the top schools of architecture in published UK and Worldw


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