Graduate Technical Assistant (Env & Geo Sciences and PhD Studentship)

Location: Waterside Campus

About the Job 

Part time - 18.5 hours per week

Fixed term for up to 4 years 

Interview date - 24 November 2021

The post requires you to undertake Technician Demonstrator duties (0.5FTE) related to Environmental and Geographical Sciences. 

You will also register to undertake a PhD looking at the implications of catchment connectivity on sediment and/or ecology in lowland England under the supervision of team including Dr Christopher Holt and Prof. Ian Foster. The fees for the four-year duration of the PhD will be fully covered by the University.

The technical aspect of the role will involve day to day management of the Environmental and Geographical laboratories and associated resources, as well as demonstrating laboratory practical and fieldwork activities across the subject area and supporting the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

The PhD project will require you to have a strong understanding of physical geography or environmental science with a focus on hydrology, geomorphology or ecology. The project will be on the implications of catchment connectivity on sediment and/or ecology over the late Holocene in lowland England. The project will comprise of substantial field and lab work as well as using GIS (experience of using ARCGIS Pro would be advantageous). This research will involve looking at the geomorphological, hydrological or ecological impacts of connectivity (e.g. weir removal) in a moderate sized river catchment (Rother and Lod) in the south of England. GIS could be used to allow the pinpointing of possible mitigation strategies as well as land use changes and impacts.

The applicant will be asked to create a two-page proposal for this research at the University of Northampton. For information on what is required for the research proposal and it’s layout please go to https://www.northampton.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/writing-a-proposal-research-degree-application-guidance.docx

If you would like to find out about or arrange an informal visit to the lab facilities please contact Valerie Graham ([email protected] ). To discuss the PhD aspect please contact Dr Chris Holt ([email protected] ) or Prof. Ian Foster ([email protected] ).

About you

You will have a 2.1 or 1st  class BSc (hons) or equivalent in Geography, Environmental Science or associated discipline with a focus on hydrology, geomorphology or ecology. A Masters degree in a relevant discipline, knowledge of ARCGIS Pro and previous technical experience in Further or Higher Education would be an advantage. 

Qualifications

Essential:

Degree in Geography, Environmental Science or related discipline (minimum of 2.1 hons or equivalent).

Desirable:

Master's degree in Geography, Environmental Science or a related discipline

Right to Work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Equality 

We are proud of our diverse student population and applications from Black Asian Minority Ethnic student grow year on year. Equality and the promotion of inclusion are a key value that we are proud to promote. To embed this across the University, to achieve diversity amongst its staff and to improve staff representation, we would like to encourage applications from women, people living with disabilities, and those from the LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.