Junior Research Consultant

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Description:
Based in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the School of Biological and Marine Sciences is primed to enable students to achieve their ambitions by linking research to real world problems. Students are equipped with the skills they need to make a positive impact on the sustainability of our environment and society. Our programmes are grouped into three subject areas: inspiring change for a more sustainable future with biological sciences; protecting the diversity of marine life on our planet with marine biology; and exploring, understanding and protecting our ocean systems with marine science. With many amazing ecosystems right on our doorstep, Plymouth boasts one of the highest concentrations of world-leading marine scientists in Europe and benefits from world-class research facilities such as the Marine Station and LABplus. You will be working for the consultancy arm, ‘CMAR’ (Coastal Marine Applied Research - ****of the internationally renowned Coastal Processes Research Group at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. The group specialise in collecting coastal field data in challenging conditions, and in modelling coastal processes such as coastal erosion, rip currents, and coastal flooding. Your principal role will be to support the consultancy activities of CMAR, and you will have responsibility for the delivery of numerical modelling, field data collection, data processing/analysis, technical report writing, and continuous development of CMAR’s client base under the guidance of CMAR’s Senior Research Consultants and academics. You will be office-based at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., but will occasionally be required to assist with consultancy- and research-related field activities such as beach surveying, deploying instrumentation, and nearshore boat work. You will: Outline the skills and attributes that you are looking for from the candidate, such as: Have educational attainment at postgraduate level (or demonstrable equivalent experience) in the fields of coastal science/processes, coastal engineering, oceanography, environmental science, or physical geography. Have passion, knowledge, and solid understanding of coastal and marine processes. Have practical experience and competence in at least one of the following skill areas: coastal/hydrodynamic modelling, data analysis programming (Matlab or Python). Have experience and competence in at least two of the following areas: field data collection, technical report writing, and data processing/analysis. Be confident with liaising with customers face to face, and by telephone/email. Be comfortable working independently and completing agreed tasks to a high standard within appropriate time scales. Be able to prioritise and self-manage. Be able to work as part of a team. Have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Have a relevant PhD in the fields of coastal science/processes, coastal engineering, oceanography, environmental science, or physical geography is highly desirable. Have experience with the Deltares numerical modelling suite (e.g. Delft3D, SWAN, UNIBEST, XBeach, XBeach-G) is highly desirable. Have practical experience and competence in using GIS software is desirable. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement, ensuring you answer the following questions: Competence 1: Practical knowledge of and experience with coastal/hydrodynamic analysis and modelling Description: Please tell us about a time when you developed, reviewed or analysed a complex coastal/marine data set, numerical model or forecast to draw conclusions and support decisions. What data analysis, numerical modelling, forecasting knowledge, skills, approaches and tools did you use? How did you use them and how did you ensure they were appropriate? What did you learn from this experience that you could bring to this role? Competence 2: Working independently Description: Please tell us about a time when you have undertaken complex tasks independently and shown initiative in your role. How did you prioritise and self-manage your work? Competence 3: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Description: Please tell us about a time you have written a report/document, or given a presentation, that has influenced or informed other people? For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact CMAR Senior Investigators Dr. Kit Stokes or Dr. Tim Poate by email **** or by tele****. Interviews are likely to take place during the 2nd or 3rd week of November 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 12 months due to funding. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT Job Description
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£27,131 - £35,333 per annum - Grade 5/6 - Depending on qualifications
Package:
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
FT Temporary Fulltime All Year ]]>
subject areas: inspiring change for a more sustainable future with biological sciences; protecting the diversity of marine life on our planet with marine biology; and exploring, understanding and protecting our ocean systems with marine science. With many amazing ecosystems right on our doorstep, Plymouth boasts one of the highest concentrations of world-leading marine scientists in Europe and benefits from world-class research facilities such as the Marine Station and LABplus.
You will be working for the consultancy arm, ‘CMAR’ (Coastal Marine Applied Research - ****of the internationally renowned Coastal Processes Research Group at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. The group specialise in collecting coastal field data in challenging conditions, and in modelling coastal processes such as coastal erosion, rip currents, and coastal flooding.
Your principal role will be to support the consultancy activities of CMAR, and you will have responsibility for the delivery of numerical modelling, field data collection, data processing/analysis, technical report writing, and continuous development of CMAR’s client base under the guidance of CMAR’s Senior Research Consultants and academics.
You will be office-based at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., but will occasionally be required to assist with consultancy- and research-related field activities such as beach surveying, deploying instrumentation, and nearshore boat work.
You will:
Outline the skills and attributes that you are looking for from the candidate, such as:
Have educational attainment at postgraduate level (or demonstrable equivalent experience) in the fields of coastal science/processes, coastal engineering, oceanography, environmental science, or physical geography.
Have passion, knowledge, and solid understanding of coastal and marine processes.
Have practical experience and competence in at least one of the following skill areas: coastal/hydrodynamic modelling, data analysis programming (Matlab or Python).
Have experience and competence in at least two of the following areas: field data collection, technical report writing, and data processing/analysis.
Be confident with liaising with customers face to face, and by telephone/email.
Be comfortable working independently and completing agreed tasks to a high standard within appropriate time scales.
Be able to prioritise and self-manage.
Be able to work as part of a team.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Have a relevant PhD in the fields of coastal science/processes, coastal engineering, oceanography, environmental science, or physical geography is highly desirable.
Have experience with the Deltares numerical modelling suite (e.g. Delft3D, SWAN, UNIBEST, XBeach, XBeach-G) is highly desirable.
Have practical experience and competence in using GIS software is desirable.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement, ensuring you answer the following questions:
Competence 1:
Practical knowledge of and experience with coastal/hydrodynamic analysis and modelling
Description:
Please tell us about a time when you developed, reviewed or analysed a complex coastal/marine data set, numerical model or forecast to draw conclusions and support decisions.
What data analysis, numerical modelling, forecasting knowledge, skills, approaches and tools did you use?
How did you use them and how did you ensure they were appropriate?
What did you learn from this experience that you could bring to this role?
Competence 2:
Working independently
Description:
Please tell us about a time when you have undertaken complex tasks independently and shown initiative in your role.
How did you prioritise and self-manage your work?
Competence 3:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Description:
Please tell us about a time you have written a report/document, or given a presentation, that has influenced or informed other people?
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact CMAR Senior Investigators Dr. Kit Stokes or Dr. Tim Poate by email ****
or by tele****.
Interviews are likely to take place during the 2nd or 3rd week of November 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 12 months due to funding.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT
Job Description
A9098
£27,131 - £35,333 per annum - Grade 5/6 - Depending on qualifications
32348
32348
35333
Academic/Research
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
37
FT Temporary Fulltime All Year
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT

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