Coastal Processes Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow

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Impact of sea-level rise on atoll islands 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. The University of Plymouth is inviting applications for a 3-year Research Fellow position in coastal dynamics, with a possible 2-year extension for a suitable candidate. The position is associated with the 5-year UKRI-funded research project ‘Natural adaptation of coral reef islands to sea-level rise offering opportunities for ongoing human occupation’. This research project, referred to as ARISE, involves a large team of academics and PhD students based at the University of Plymouth, international collaborators, and project partners in the Maldives and the Pacific. ARISE addresses the notion that coral reef islands are considered one of the most vulnerable environments to climate change with most of them predicted to be uninhabitable by the mid-21st century because of sea-level rise. However, these forecasts are based on relatively simple hydrodynamic models that consider the islands immobile, whereas, when overwashed during storms, the islands can vertically accrete due to sediment deposition. It hypothesised that overwash is key to atoll island survival, but further research is required to increase our quantitative understanding of overwash processes and transform the enhanced insights into practice by developing management tools. The overarching aim of the ARISE project is to revolutionise our capability to model the physical impacts of sea-level rise on atoll islands to aid in the formulation, development and implementation of transformative climate-change adaptation strategies for atoll island communities. You will play a fundamental role in addressing this aim by being involved with all aspects of the project. Specifically, you will take a leading role in planning and conducting ground-breaking laboratory experiments in the Delta Flume and comprehensive field campaigns in the Maldives and Pacific. You will also be responsible for the analysis of these unique data sets and contribute to the development, calibration and validation of hydro- and morphodynamic numerical models by collaborating with other members of the ARISE team. This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location and work within a supportive team of world-leading coastal researchers. You have a PhD in Marine Science, Oceanography, Coastal Engineering or cognate subject, and have published from your PhD resesarch. You have experience in collecting field data in the coastal/marine environment and posses excellent numeracy skills required for analysing large data sets. Numerical modelling skills are desirable, but not are not required (although a willingness to acquire modelling skills is necessary). You are someone who likes working in a team, but you are also self-motivated and able to work independently. Experience in supervising or mentoring junior staff/researchers/students is desirable, but is not required. A strong affinity for the coastal/marine environment is essential. 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. A relocation package is available with this role (max. £3,500), conditions apply. 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. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Gerd Masselink by email at **** Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 17th April 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. This is a full-time working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 3 years due to funding. Flexible working options including job share will be considered. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. 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 – Research Fellow (Grade 7) Job Description – Senior Research Fellow (Grade 8)
Region:
Location:
Plymouth
Salary:
£36,386 to £42,155 per annum (Grade 7) or £43,414 to £51,805 per annum (Grade 8)
Package:
Full-time, Fixed-term
Contractual hours:
37
Basis:
FT Temporary Fulltime All Year ]]>
Impact of sea-level rise on atoll islands
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.
The University of Plymouth is inviting applications for a 3-year Research Fellow position in coastal dynamics, with a possible 2-year extension for a suitable candidate. The position is associated with the 5-year UKRI-funded research project ‘Natural adaptation of coral reef islands to sea-level rise offering opportunities for ongoing human occupation’. This research project, referred to as ARISE, involves a large team of academics and PhD students based at the University of Plymouth, international collaborators, and project partners in the Maldives and the Pacific.
ARISE addresses the notion that coral reef islands are considered one of the most vulnerable environments to climate change with most of them predicted to be uninhabitable by the mid-21st century because of sea-level rise. However, these forecasts are based on relatively simple hydrodynamic models that consider the islands immobile, whereas, when overwashed during storms, the islands can vertically accrete due to sediment deposition. It hypothesised that overwash is key to atoll island survival, but further research is required to increase our quantitative understanding of overwash processes and transform the enhanced insights into practice by developing management tools.
The overarching aim of the ARISE project is to revolutionise our capability to model the physical impacts of sea-level rise on atoll islands to aid in the formulation, development and implementation of transformative climate-change adaptation strategies for atoll island communities. You will play a fundamental role in addressing this aim by being involved with all aspects of the project. Specifically, you will take a leading role in planning and conducting ground-breaking laboratory experiments in the Delta Flume and comprehensive field campaigns in the Maldives and Pacific. You will also be responsible for the analysis of these unique data sets and contribute to the development, calibration and validation of hydro- and morphodynamic numerical models by collaborating with other members of the ARISE team. This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location and work within a supportive team of world-leading coastal researchers.
You have a PhD in Marine Science, Oceanography, Coastal Engineering or cognate subject, and have published from your PhD resesarch. You have experience in collecting field data in the coastal/marine environment and posses excellent numeracy skills required for analysing large data sets. Numerical modelling skills are desirable, but not are not required (although a willingness to acquire modelling skills is necessary). You are someone who likes working in a team, but you are also self-motivated and able to work independently. Experience in supervising or mentoring junior staff/researchers/students is desirable, but is not required. A strong affinity for the coastal/marine environment is essential.
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.
A relocation package is available with this role (max. £3,500), conditions apply.
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.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Gerd Masselink by email at ****
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 17
th
April 2023 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
This is a full-time working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 3 years due to funding.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
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 – Research Fellow (Grade 7)
Job Description – Senior Research Fellow (Grade 8)
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£36,386 to £42,155 per annum (Grade 7) or £43,414 to £51,805 per annum (Grade 8)
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36386
42155
Academic/Research
Sun, 2 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT
Plymouth
Full-time, Fixed-term
37
FT Temporary Fulltime All Year
Fri, 3 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

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