RESEARCH ASSISTANT Jobs at Swansea University in United Kingdom

Closing Date

06-02-2022

Salary: £30,497 – £34,304 per annum (depending on experience), with USS pension benefits
Hours of work: Full time (35 hours per week), part time applications also welcome
Contract: This is a fixed term position for 12 weeks with possibility of extension until 30th June 2022
Location: This position will be based at the Singleton Campus

We have an under-representation of women in the area of research and would particularly welcome applications from women for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.

Swansea University is a research-led institution with its Department of Biosciences producing internationally leading research, receiving a Top-10 ranking nationally in its unit of assessment (REF 2014 UoA 7, Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences).

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented researcher with experience in Environmental Law and/or Policy to join a vibrant team working on the UK Communities Renewal Fund project (UKCRF): A roadmap for restoring, enhancing and connecting Green Infrastructure for people and nature in a post-industrial landscape. We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher or a current doctoral candidate with relevant expertise (as a placement opportunity).

The project sits within the Biodiversity and Ecosystems Research Theme, a vibrant cluster of multi-disciplinary researchers investigating global change and nature-based solutions across terrestrial, coastal, and marine ecosystems. It is led by the Department of Biosciences but delivered in collaboration with the School of Law, with this post jointly managed by staff from both Faculties.

A key aim of this Communities Renewal Fund project is to design nature- and evidence-based solutions to benefit wellbeing, economy, and nature in the Neath Port Talbot Council area, as a model for wider application in Wales and across the UK. Main duties will include:

1. Initial mapping of the law and policy landscape relevant to integrated planning and delivery of Green Infrastructure (GI) initiatives.
2. Analysis of law and policy opportunities and barriers towards the delivery of the project aims and objectives.
3. Liaise and collaborate with Neath Port Talbot Council staff to support and inform the development of GI Assessments.
4. Co-develop the project Green Infrastructure and Restoration roadmaps with the project team and key stakeholders.
5. Write-up and presentation of a range of reports/outputs for relevant audiences.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

1. Studying for, or completed, a PhD in a related subject.
2. A publication record commensurate with experience.
3. A commitment to continuous professional development.
4. Evidence of the ability to actively engage in and contribute to writing and publishing research papers, particularly for refereed journals.
5. A demonstrable ability to conduct research in line with the objectives of the project
6. Evidence of planning skills to contribute to the research project

Desirable Criteria:

1. Experience researching Green Infrastructure, Nature-Based solutions and/or restoration in a law or policy

• Shortlisting wc 14/02/22
• Interviews wc 21/02/22

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be directed to: Dr Cindy Froyd c.froyd@swansea.ac.uk  or Dr Victoria Jenkins v.a.jenkins@swansea.ac.uk