Research Associate

Job title:

Research Associate

Company

Cardiff University

Job description

AdvertPlease note that this job is open only to current members of staff of Cardiff University who are eligible for redeployment.Research Associate
School of Psychology and the School of Social SciencesWe are seeking to appoint a Research Associate, to work within the schools of Psychology and of Social Sciences.The postholder will contribute to a substantive, problem-focused social sciences programme of research investigating the local social, cultural and community impacts, ethical and social acceptability, and upstream responsible innovation implications of carbon removal with enhanced rock weathering.The successful candidate will require a postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area (e.g. geographies of sustainability with multi-modal and visual methodologies) or equivalent or relevant industrial experience and a portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within Cultural and community impacts of place-based proposals for carbon removal technologies and Analysing and reporting research using at least one of the following qualitative methods: community case-study, participatory, psychosocial, multi-modal visual, or deliberative social sciences research methods, and an understanding of issues associated with the role of new technologies in meeting the UK’s net zero climate targets.For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Nick Pidgeon [email protected]This post is part time (21 hours per week), is fixed term until 28 February 2026, available from 1 March 2025 and is based in the Cathays Park site.The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed.Salary: £40,247 – £45,163 per annum, pro-rata (Grade 6).
Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at the bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave pro-rata (incl. bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It’s an exciting and vibrant place to work with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter. Business needs will require some degree of office-based working, but the balance of time can be spent in the office or remotely (subject to agreement with the line manager).Closing date: Friday, 7 February 2025Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangement.Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment – Research – Cardiff UniversityApplications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Job DescriptionResearch Associate in the Social and Community Impacts of Enhanced Rock WeatheringTo conduct research within the social and community impacts of enhanced rock weathering and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesResearch

• To conduct research within the field of social and community impacts of enhanced rock weathering and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national and international academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
• To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
• To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local, national and international level as required
• To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate
• To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
• To participate in School research activities.
• To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of the BBSRC Enhanced Rock Weathering Greenhouse Gas Removals Demonstrator project and the Leverhulme Centre for Climate Change Mitigation project goals, including in academic publications and conferences.

Specific Duties

• To conduct original data analysis and interpretation on agreed objectives on the community impacts of enhanced rock weathering in agricultural locations across Wales and England.
• To develop original data analytic techniques and insights, in particular through applying visual qualitative data analysis techniques, to understand community views and to agree the research strategies and data analytic activities that you will develop with colleagues.

Other

• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the Schools’ profiles, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the Schools and the enhancement of their regional and national profile.
• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the Schools and their work to the wider University and the outside world
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Additional InformationThe work will contribute to the reputation of the work of the School of Psychology (Understanding Risk Group) and the School of Social Science, Cardiff University, with desk space in the School of Psychology (Tower Building) as well as to the BBSRC Enhanced Rock Weathering Greenhouse Gas Removals Demonstrator project and the Leverhulme Centre for Climate Change Mitigation project goals.Person SpecificationIMPORTANT NOTE: When submitting your supporting statement, you must provide evidence as to how you meet each of the essential (and desirable if applicable) criteria below. We suggest that you do so by using each of the criteria as sub-headings, providing written evidence of your relevant skills underneath. Before uploading this attachment, please ensure that you include ****BR within the filename.Essential CriteriaQualifications and Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area (e.g. geographies of sustainability with multi-modal and visual methodologies) or equivalent or relevant industrial experienceKnowledge, Skills and Experience
2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
(i) Cultural and community impacts of place-based proposals for carbon removal technologies.
(ii) Analysing and reporting research using at least one of the following qualitative methods: community case-study, participatory, psychosocial, multi-modal visual, or deliberative social sciences research methods3. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field including contemporary issues associated with the role of new technologies in meeting the UK’s net zero climate targets
4. Proven ability to publish in international journals, international conferences and other research outputs
5. Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodiesCommunication and Team Working
6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individualsOther
8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
9. Proven ability to work without close supervisionDesirable Criteria10. Evidence of collaborations with industry
11. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
12. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.

Expected salary

£40247 – 45163 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:57:41 GMT

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