About this role

UWE Bristol are looking for an researcher to join an exciting new project funded by the Natural Environment Research Council to implement new sensing technology for monitoring river health. Please see this short video called Giving Our Rivers a Voice for some background information.

Job details

Salary: Grade F : £33,882 - £37,999 p.a

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time, temporary

Job Type: Research

Job reference: R07864

About you

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team (including microbiologists, engineers, environmental scientists, and AI data analysts) implementing fluorescence-based sensing technology for the monitoring and detection of organic pollution from sewage in water catchments. You will have access to a range of scientific laboratory facilities that support the development of cutting-edge technology.

You will work closely with collaborators from The Rivers Trust and Chelsea Technologies and conduct extensive field-testing of the technology at existing water catchments. You will be expected to disseminate the technology and results by preparing journal papers and presenting at relevant national and international conferences.

You should have a PhD in Environmental, Chemical or Biological sciences (or a related engineering discipline). A practical background is essential and you should have good laboratory and field skills, with relevant experience of water quality sampling & analysis, and the ability to critically assess data and results. Some experience of aquatic ecology is desirable.

You should be able to work and communicate efficiently with other researchers, including supervisors, students, technicians, and postdoctoral researchers who may have very different backgrounds to your own.

You will have a good track record in conducting independent and original research, including publishing in research journals. 

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Why UWE Bristol?

UWE are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, UWE are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

UWE offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

UWE are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.

UWE are committed to equality, diversity & inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Professor Darren Reynolds on 0117 328 2563 or email: darren.reynolds@uwe.ac.uk

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay campus.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

You may also wish to explore other visa options which you are eligible for which will allow you to work in the UK.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

UWE would love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Describe how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.

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