Postdoctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

Job reference: P84164
Application closing date: 02 October 2022
Location: Exeter
Salary: The starting salary will be from £31,411 up to £36,386 on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience.

The above full-time post is available immediately in the Faculty until 31/07/2027.

The post
The College wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Professor Ion Sucala, Head of Engineering. This faculty funded post is available immediately. The successful applicant will provide support for Professor Sucala in their role as the Head of Engineering, primarily in relation to their research but also contributing to education and other activity as needed.

This post will require strong engineering and modelling skills to bring together multiple datasets into a modelling framework. You will be using this data along with other systems models to be able to determine the relationships between various parameters and the overall system’s performances. Algorithms will be developed to turn these datasets into meaningful information which can then be used by a range of stakeholders.

About you
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants for this post will have:

• PhD (or nearing completion) or equivalent qualification/experience in engineering, physics, or related subject with a strong modelling background.
• Experience in programming, working with large datasets and incorporating them into existing or new modelling environments, and ability to analyse data and explain complex interactions
• Strong interest in developing relationships with external organisations and funders, and knowledge and experience of key sectors or business challenges.

Applicants will be able to:

• Writing up research work for publication;
• Developing research objectives and proposals for own or joint research;
• Making presentations at national and international conferences and similar events;
• Dealing with problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines;
• Analysing and interpreting the results of own research and generating original ideas based on outcomes;
• Using initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, developing new research methods and extending  the research portfolio;
• Using creativity to analyse and interpret research data and draw conclusions on the outcomes.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

The University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university in the top 150 of universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings & THE World University Rankings). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, and have achieved a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017. We have over 27,000 students and 5000 staff from 180 different countries. Our research focuses on some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today, with 99% of our research rated as being of international quality in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.  

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

For further information please contact Professor Ion Sucala, e-mail [email protected] .