A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, to work on multiple cross‑disciplinary projects within the context of sustainable and resilient infrastructure. The successful candidate will join a large dynamic team of researchers working on different challenges.
The key responsibilities are driving, planning and conducting innovative research within own area of expertise as well as broader areas in collaboration with others; consolidating, integrating, producing and disseminating research outputs from multiple projects; developing new and strategic research initiatives and opportunities; develop research training activities, collaborating with academic and industry partners and leading and managing multiple research activities.
The post holder will be located in Civil Engineering, West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline; to have excellent leadership, management, communication, organisational and problem solving skills; to work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team and to engage with industry partners.
Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.
Salary Ranges:
Research Assistant: £33,002 – £35,608
Research Associate: £37,694 – £46,049
Fixed‑term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button above.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and a list of publications in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.
For technical queries please contact Professor Abir Al‑Tabbaa aa22@cam.ac.uk and for the application process contact Sue Stocks sms98@cam.ac.uk.
Please quote reference NM50338 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
£33,002 to £46,049 per annum
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