Salary:
£39,906 - £44,746 (Grade I); OR
£43,482 - £50,253 (Grade J) per annum
The role
The School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol, seeks to appoint a Research & Innovation Associate (RIA) for a 2-year (24-month) position in Aquatic Methane Emissions. The RIA will be working as part of a science team led by Associate Professor Josh Dean in the £2.2million UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project ‘Finding and fixing gas leaks: Using urban waterways to halt the global rise in methane emissions’ (2022-2029).
This position represents an exciting opportunity to work on a global climate challenge with high potential for impact. The successful candidate will lead the measurement and interpretation of data on methane emissions and their origin from field campaigns across a range of cities around the globe. There will be a strong focus on career development for the successful candidate, with opportunities and funding available to undertake training/development activities, placements with project partners and international research visits. The successful candidate will be encouraged to pursue their own research strands with their own research budget, and substantial support will be provided to apply for additional/independent funding.
You should apply if
- You have a postgraduate research degree with subject knowledge and research experience in a relevant area;
- Experience contributing to and leading scientific publications/presentations;
- Experience measuring greenhouse gas fluxes, gas geochemistry, gas isotopes OR equivalent experience collecting other environmental data in terrestrial or aquatic environments;
- Experience of planning fieldwork and contributing to data collection in the field;
- Experience in analysing and interpreting complex environmental data.
Additional information
Contract type: Open-ended with two years fixed funding
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 26th July.
For informal queries please contact: Assoc. Prof. Joshua Dean Josh.dean@bristol.ac.uk
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Available documents
- Science Engineering Further Particulars 2024-2025.pdf
- ACAD108650 PDRA JD.pdf
Research & Innovation Associate in Aquatic Methane Emissions in Bristol employer: Technical University of Denmark
The University is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With the flexibility of hybrid working and generous leave entitlements, including 36 days off, staff are encouraged to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing to the academic success of students in the Faculty of History.
Contact Details:
Technical University of Denmark Recruitment Team
