Research Fellow

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom University of Birmingham Full time

**Position Details**

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £34,980 to £44,263 with potential progression once in post to £46,974

Grade: 7

Full Time, 2 year Fixed Term contract.

Closing date: 16th April 2024

UK and global travel will be required for this role

**Background**

We seek to appoint a talented and highly motivated individual to join the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham, UK. This person will contribute to the creation of new knowledge by undertaking collaborative research in the fields of **mountain catchment hydrology **and **water resources **as well as environmental observation and modelling. This exciting role is part of the team for the ambitious **UKRI/NERC-funded Highlight Topic **project - **The Big Thaw**:

- that aims to assess past, present and future changes in global mountain water resources by studying snow/ice accumulation and melt in the European Alps, Himalayas and other mountain regions.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to conduct **fieldwork **at mountain sites for hydrological monitoring (including the installation and maintenance of low-cost sensor networks) and water sampling (for natural tracers). The PDRA will join an **interdisciplinary team **of researchers and will be based at the University of Birmingham.

**Summary of Role**
- To work within the specified research grant and contribute to project activities with input from Professor David Hannah.
- Collaborate with the wider project team for The Big Thaw.
- Operate within area of specialism: hydrology, field observations, environmental tracers.
- Analyse and interpret research findings and results.

**Main Duties**

The responsibilities may include some (but not all) of those listed below:

- Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods: scientific experimentation, literature reviews etc.
- Analyse and interpret data.
- Disseminate research findings for publication in international journals and other outlets.
- Support delivery of research impact generation and tracking.
- Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters.
- Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods.
- Undertake management/administration arising from research.
- Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration.
- Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
- Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
- Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

**Person Specification**
- First degree in an area of numerate (geo)sciences (Geophysics, Earth Science, Physical Geography, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science) and normally a higher degree relevant to the research area.
- High-level analytical and numerical capability.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly
- Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
- Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly

**Planning and Organisation**
- Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project with input from Professor David Hannah.
- Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort.

**Decision Making**
- Decide in consultation with Professor David Hannah as appropriate, on the most appropriate way of undertaking the specified research activities.
- Decide in consultation Professor David Hannah as appropriate how to analyse and interpret the data from the specified research activities.
- Decide in collaboration with Professor David Hannah which aspects of the research findings to include in a presentation or a publication and how to convey the findings

**Internal / External Relationships**
- Liaise with research staff and support staff on research-related matters with input from Professor David Hannah.
- Liaise with external collaborators on the research, where appropriate and with input from Professor David Hannah.
- Give presentations and/or contribute to presentations at national and/or international conferences.
- Referee articles for peer-reviewed academic journals
- Maintain contact with (including membership of) appropriate professional bodies. Liaise with the relevant external research community.

**We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diver

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