Research Associate

Salary - £29,733 to £31,553

Hybrid working (50/50)

Permanent and Full-Time (part-time will be considered, minimum hours equivalent to 4 full days per week)

UKCEH is looking for a Hydrologist to join our 600-strong team, contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data, insights and solutions that researchers, businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.

Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.

As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:
- 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure- 10% employer pension contribution-
- 24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues plus access to our trained Welfare Officers- Flexible working opportunities

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As an organisation we are passionate about developing our staff. This role includes a 3-year bespoke training program. Offering you the opportunity to gain additional training and development, running in parallel with the delivery of your work. Skills development could include:
- Manipulation and visualisation of datasets- Understanding of hydrology and water resources- Programming- Scientific and technical writing

If you are keen to learn, enjoy working on a variety of projects and want to help UKCEH deliver hydrological scientific excellence, we’d love to hear from you

Examples of current projects include:

- Hydro-JULES
- International Science for Net Zero Plus
- PACIFIC

You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.

Your main responsibilities will include:- Data collation and analysis, preliminary research and development using R, Python or similar- Preparing formatted data or figures for documents or reports- Undertaking reviews, data collection activities, ensuring timely and consistent production of good quality data (or other digital assets / research outputs)- Supporting digital asset activities, including the submission of quality assured datasets to relevant data repository, publishing model code and data flow- Leading specific tasks within projects, demonstrating your understanding of time management in the delivery of project outcomes- Contributing to the production of reports and scientific papers- Developing and presenting your own ideas for analysis

For the role of Research Associate - Hydrologist we’re looking for somebody who has:- Experience in one or more of GIS, Microsoft SQL server, Access databases and Excel, with an ability to programme in Python or R- Good IT skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office 365- Effective communication and teamworking skills, adopting a collaborative and inclusive approach, across various levels- A commitment to your own professional development, understanding the wider context of your science and its potential impacts at national and global scale

Desirable:
- Willingness to travel within the UK and overseas to support project activities and attend conferences