Research Associate Coastal Geomorphology

Research Associate Coastal Geomorphology (2 posts)

Role: Research Associate Coastal Geomorphology (2 posts)

Department: School of Geography and Environmental Sciences

Grade: 6/7 (£33,020 - £36,654 per annum)

Responsible to: Principal Investigator

Campus: Coleraine

(Fixed-Term until 31st March 2029 / Full-Time)

Job Purpose:

The recently awarded £9M C-MAP project (Coastal Monitoring and Adaptation Planning) has an ambitious programme of work which aims to develop new and sustainable approaches to managing coastal and marine environments in Northern Ireland and the border counties of the Irish Republic. The primary focus of the work at Ulster University is in the monitoring and recording coastal change on rock and mobile (sandy) coasts.

Reporting to the PI, we are seeking two experienced researchers with demonstrable understanding of physical processes of change on sandy and rocky coasts, respectively. As part of a dedicated team of field and lab workers, the post holders will be responsible for measuring and monitoring coastal geomorphological change using a variety of field techniques, storing and disseminating the data and analysing and interpreting patterns of change. They will also participate in public engagement activities including citizen science training and dissemination of research findings.

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Closing Date: 9th November 2025 at 23:30

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Job ID :

038746

Location :

Coleraine

Close Date :

09-Nov-2025