Research Assistant in Cultural Heritage - Durham, United Kingdom - Durham University

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Research Assistant in Cultural Heritage

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Department of Engineering

Grade 6:

£28,929 per annum

Fixed Term - Full Time

Contract Duration: 20 weeks

Contracted Hours per Week: 35

Working Arrangements:
Remote working from outside of the UK will be considered

Closing Date: 20-Jul-2023, 5:59:00 PM

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement:
Not Applicable.

The University
At Durham University we are proud of our people.

A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally.

We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here

The Role and Department

The Department of Engineering is one of the very best UK engineering departments with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students.

Ranked 5th in the Complete University Guide 2023 in the UK for General Engineering, this dynamic Department of Engineering is an excellent place in which to join our leading research in heritage and climate change.

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant in Cultural Heritage with a particular emphasis on the impact of climate change on historical sites in Istanbul in Turkey as part of the UKRI Arts and Humanity Research Council (AHRC) project entitled "Developing a novel Climate change Risk Assessment Framework for cultural heritage in Turkey

Phase II (CRAFT2)" (AH/X006816/1). The successful applicant will be expected to will design and carry out a survey to measure the public's level of awareness about climate changerelated impacts on heritage sites where they live and the level of knowledge of the value of the surrounding cultural heritage. The study will also assess the views on the relationship between vulnerability level and the conservation measures of the cultural heritage. The study will include both qualitative and quantitative methods of research. The quantitative data will be analysed via Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, and the qualitative data will be analysed using inductive data analysis. The spatial distribution will be mapped by using GIS programs. The survey results will be used to inform discussion on policymaking.

Responsibilities:

To understand and convey information which needs careful explanation to the team or group of people through presentations, discussions and meetings which contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
To write up results of research work, present information on research progress and outcomes to bodies supervising research in a clear and accurate manner.
To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grantholder and offering creative or innovative solutions.
To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.
To contribute to the planning of research projects.
To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.
The latest this fixed term post will end is 31st January 2024 but the actual end date could be earlier, depending on when the position starts.
The postholder is employed to work on a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the postholder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.

Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 15 July 2023.

Working at Durham
A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

30 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year
total of 42 days per year.
The University closes between Christmas and New Year.
We offer a generous pension scheme, As a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS).
No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a c