Research Associate – Environmental Decision Support Modelling
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Research Associate – Environmental Decision Support Modelling
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BACKGROUND
A Research Associate (PDRA) position, funded by UKRI, is available for an outstanding and ambitious environmental modeler, geographical information scientist, environmental scientist, physical geographer, decision scientist, environmental engineer (or similar) to develop and implement decision support models for improved groundwater quality and remediation, particularly in the context of northern India and East Africa. This project aims to create a roadmap towards improved groundwater quality management in the context of the Global South by bringing together systematic approaches to improve the understanding of dominant groundwater processes and to support evidence-based decision-making for effective groundwater remediation. This position is part of a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project “AQUAROAD: Advancing Groundwater Quality in the Global South: Geochemical Processes, Remediation, Optimisation & Co-Designed Decision-Making Frameworks” (see: www.aquaroad.org and MR/Y016327/1).
BACKGROUND
A Research Associate (PDRA) position, funded by UKRI, is available for an outstanding and ambitious environmental modeler, geographical information scientist, environmental scientist, physical geographer, decision scientist, environmental engineer (or similar) to develop and implement decision support models for improved groundwater quality and remediation, particularly in the context of northern India and East Africa. This project aims to create a roadmap towards improved groundwater quality management in the context of the Global South by bringing together systematic approaches to improve the understanding of dominant groundwater processes and to support evidence-based decision-making for effective groundwater remediation. This position is part of a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project “AQUAROAD: Advancing Groundwater Quality in the Global South: Geochemical Processes, Remediation, Optimisation & Co-Designed Decision-Making Frameworks” (see: www.aquaroad.org and MR/Y016327/1).
Overall Purpose of the Job
The PDRA researcher will be based at The University of Manchester under the direct supervision of Dr Laura Richards (Department of Earth and Environmental Science, School of Natural Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering) but will also need to closely collaborate and/or liaise with project partners at The University of Manchester, nationally (University of Birmingham, University of Bath, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology), and internationally (Mahavir Cancer Sansthan, Mbarara University of Science & Technology, KTH, University of Melbourne, University of Heidelberg) as necessary. Relevant key Manchester/UK working contacts will include Prof Jonathan Huck, Prof Julien Harou, Prof Jian-Bo Yang, Prof David Polya, Prof Alison Browne (all University of Manchester) and other CoIs.
The applicant should have, or be working towards, a PhD or equivalent in environmental modelling, geographical information science, (computational) environmental science, (computational) physical geography, (computational) environmental/water engineering, decision science or similar. The candidate should be competent in designing and implementing statistical modelling packages and programming, including based on approaches such as machine learning, agent-based modelling and multi-criteria decision analysis. Excellent scientific writing, team work, organisational skills and communication skills with a range of stakeholders are essential for this project. The candidate should be capable of working under their own initiative, effectively working with project partners and collaborators and co-supervising project/research (e.g. MSc, MEng) students.
The PDRA is responsible to collaborate with AQUAROAD partners to: (i) design, develop and implement modelling-based decision-support tools based on approaches including machine learning, agent-based modelling and multi-criteria decision analysis to address project research questions and objectives; (ii) analyse and critically interpret data and model outputs, including with regard to uncertainty and sensitivity analysis, to address project research questions; (iii) input into the co-design of field-based programmes to strengthen alignment of primary data collection with modelling requirements; and (iv) co-develop materials and contribute to knowledge exchange with relevant stakeholders to underpin the development of potential future impact arising from the project. The PDRA will be required to fully and clearly document procedures and methodologies, including uncertainty and sensitivity analysis, and to write or substantively contribute to the writing of progress reports, scientific papers and other relevant outputs for publication and dissemination.
Please see the Further Particulars document which includes (i) Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Duties and (ii) the Person Specification criteria (essential and desirable). Competitive applications must clearly demonstrate how person specifications are met. Please also see the AQUAROAD website for further project details: www.aquaroad.org
What you will get in return:
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Laura Richards
Email: laura.richards@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
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