University of Plymouth has a strong reputation for coastal research and the surrounding southwest region is an ideal location for those who are passionate about the marine and coastal environments.
You will be working for the consultancy arm, ‘CMAR’ (Coastal Marine Applied Research - https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/cmar), of the internationally renowned Coastal Processes Research Group at University of Plymouth. The group specialise in collecting coastal field data in challenging conditions, and in modelling coastal processes such as coastal erosion, rip currents, and coastal flooding.
Your principal role will be to support the consultancy activities of CMAR, and you will have responsibility for the delivery of numerical modelling, field data collection, data processing/analysis, technical report writing, and continuous development of CMAR’s client base under the guidance of CMAR’s Lead/senior Investigators.
You will be office-based at University of Plymouth, but will occasionally be required to assist with consultancy and research-related field activities such as beach surveying, deploying instrumentation and nearshore boat work.
You will:
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact CMAR Senior Investigators Dr. Kit Stokes or Dr. Tim Poate by email CMAR@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone on 01752 586177.
Interviews are likely to take place during the week beginning 21st September 2020 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.
We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 1 year initially due to business demand. It is fully expected that continued success in contracting will result in long-term employment with possible development of PhD study if desired.
Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the University is currently implementing a number of safety measures as per Government advice therefore the successful applicant may be required to work from home in the first instance.
The University of Plymouth is committed to equality of opportunity, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, demonstrated through our commitment to the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and as a Stonewall diversity champion. All applications will be judged solely on merit, however, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, for example black and minority ethnic groups.
University of Plymouth holds a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Silver by the Office for Students.
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