Research Assistant

3 weeks ago


Cornwall, United Kingdom University of Exeter Full time

Job Summary

The University of Exeter is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Graduate Research Assistant to join our team in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a NERC-funded consortium project, PAMANA, which aims to provide a holistic understanding of the legacy, present and future environmental and ecological impacts of mining on Philippine river systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the project's second and fourth work packages, focusing on the environmental impacts of contaminated sediment from legacy and contemporary mining in Philippine river catchments, and the determination of the impacts, risks and resource and bioremediation potential of mine tailings dams.
  • Organise, prepare and analyse geochemical and mineralogical compositions of samples of river sediments and mine tailings collected in Philippine river catchments.
  • Document research output, including analysis and interpretation of data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
  • Participate in consortium workshops and cross-disciplinary activities.
  • Help publish results in peer-reviewed journal articles.

About You

  • You will have an environmental geoscience background, educated to first degree level in a related field of study or equivalent experience.
  • A good understanding of environmental geochemistry and mineralogy of river sediments and mine tailings is essential, with skills in soil and tailings sample preparation and geochemical and mineralogical analysis.
  • You will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information orally, in writing and electronically, and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

What We Offer

  • Freedom to pursue your intellectual interests and work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research.
  • Support teams that understand the University's research and teaching goals and partner with academics accordingly.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Cornwall.

About the University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world. We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023. Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers.


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