Research Associate: Urban Water Resilience (Sub-Saharan Africa)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to Join in the UKRI FLF Grant funded project on Urban Water Resilience (Sub Saharan Africa). The main job function is to conduct quantitative research on the topic of urban water resilience in sub-Saharan Africa and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality outputs. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (including bank holidays), blended working (meaning you will be able to work from home for some of your time), a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments up the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.

Informal enquiries in relation to the recruitment / application process can be sent to Carys Thomas, HR Administrator – [email protected]

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), fixed-term from 1st May 2024 to the 31st May 2026.

Salary: £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (Grade 6)

Closing date: Friday, 8 March 2024

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting all its employees in achieving the necessary balance between their work and their personal lives. As part of this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive framework of support for staff in managing their work and personal commitments wherever possible. [Applications for posts on a part-time or job-share arrangement would also be considered].

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University