Research Assistant/Associate in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure (Fixed Term)

Overview

A position exists for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge. The role involves working on multiple cross-disciplinary projects within the context of sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and the successful candidate will join a large dynamic team of researchers tackling diverse challenges.

Responsibilities

• Drive, plan and conduct innovative research within own area of expertise as well as broader areas in collaboration with others
• Consolidate, integrate, produce and disseminate research outputs from multiple projects
• Develop new and strategic research initiatives and opportunities
• Develop research training activities, collaborating with academic and industry partners, and lead and manage multiple research activities

Qualifications

• Must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline
• Excellent leadership, management, communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team and engage with industry partners
• Appointment at Research Associate level depends on having a PhD; those who have submitted but not yet received will be appointed at Research Assistant level, amended upon PhD award

Salary

• Research Assistant: £33,002 – £35,608
• Research Associate: £37,694 – £46,049
• Fixed‑term: 12 months in the first instance

Location

Civil Engineering, West Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK

EEO Statement

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.

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