Salary
£39,906.00
At University of Hull, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in University of Hull workplace. These include people from global majority backgrounds; people who have a declared disability; LGBTQI+ people; and women particularly for our Grade 9 and 10 roles.
Known for its academic excellence and state of the art facilities, the University of Hull are looking for individuals to play their part in tackling the big issues facing humanity. We are research leaders in clean energy, flood resilience, cancer and wound care and the fight against modern slavery. We change the world for the better.
With a Commitment to Excellence in Teaching and Student Success, we pride ourselves on our dedication to meeting the diverse needs and aspirations of our students. We have been recognized with a TEF Gold award and consistently high National Student Survey results, underscoring our commitment to delivering top-tier education.
As staff, we play a pivotal roles in the evolution of our university ensuring we are key players in the academic world.
Background and Context
The University of Hull (UoH) is undertaking a range of projects related to climate change adaptation via transdisciplinary approaches that engage and inform stakeholders and communities, delivering related research and knowledge exchange. The current post will be based in the vibrant Energy and Environment Institute, which was established at the University in late 2016. The Institute's vision is to be an internationally leading centre for research at the interfaces between energy and environmental resilience; with a focus on global sustainability challenges and delivering research that makes a difference. The Institute has three primary goals: to research and discover; to innovate and deliver impact; and to act as a regional anchor and beacon for world leading research and knowledge exchange.
The Water Memories and Flood Futures project is looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to carry out research, community engagement and evaluation work. Water Memories and Flood Futures is a University of Hull project, funded through their Impact Acceleration Fund, that will conduct innovative and high impact research into flood histories around Grimsby, UK, in collaboration with their community partner, Our Big Picture (OBP), an heritage, arts and community registered charity. The project will deliver a series of arts-based workshops based on local flood and water histories around Grimsby to groups of children and young people (from ages 7 to 19) and will culminate in a co-curated exhibition to be displayed in Grimsby and Hull.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the post
The PDRA will be expected to: conduct historical research into Grimsby's past flood and water histories to inform the design of the workshops in partnership with the project manager at OBP; attend and facilitate workshops run by OBP; assist with the design of the project's exhibition; conduct monitoring and evaluation work for the project; co-produce publishable outputs with the project's PI.
It is anticipated that the appointee to this post will have a PhD (or be close to being awarded one) in Human Geography, History, Social Sciences or a cognate field. Additionally: experience delivering interdisciplinary research projects; experience using qualitative research methods to collect primary data and deliver publications and presentations; experience designing and delivering public engagement activities and/or with community groups; experience liaising with external project partners and evaluating the effectiveness of engagement and impact activities. They will be required to travel locally to for the project. Any other duties within the scope and general nature of the grade which may be required. The Role Description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and will be subject to periodic review in discussion with the post-holder.
The EEI is proud to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting diversity and equality of opportunity, and you will be expected to contribute to this ethos of working positively with all colleagues. The postholder will work closely with the project's PI and partners to deliver the Water Memories and Flood Futures. The post offers excellent career development opportunities including developing your own research portfolio, engaging with community partners, and developing expertise in demonstrating research impact.
This role is available on a fixed-term, part-time basis of 22.5 hours per week, with the contract finishing on the 31 March 2027.
Please upload a CV and cover letter describing how you meet the person specification for this job in the Resume/CV section of the online application form.
For more information regarding the role please view the job description here.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential:
A PhD in a relevant discipline or significant experience in education and/or community engagement in a research context
Desirable:
Training to work with children and young people/or communities
Work Experience
Essential:
An emerging track record in an relevant research field, including, for example, publications, presentations at conferences
Desirable:
Experience carrying our community engagement work
Engagement with external partners
Skills and Knowledge
Essential:
Participation in networks that seek to promote collaboration
Effective management of resources
Ability to lead research projects
Desirable:
Knowledge of hydrology
Knowledge of historical/archival methodology
Personal Qualities
Essential:
An expectation to positively contribute to University activities and initiatives which may include open days, graduation ceremonies, etc., and have a willingness to undertake administrative activities
Collaborative working, particularly on interdisciplinary activities
Working in an open and transparent way, providing information and communicating effectively with colleagues
Desirable:
Continuous Professional Development
Ability to direct your own research and work independently
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