Senior Research Associate - Portsmouth, United Kingdom - University of Portsmouth
Description
Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.
THE ROLE:
We are seeking to recruit a Senior Research Associate (SRA) to work on the Solent Sea Angling Competition project which will develop ecological and citizen science methods to generate long-term data to help manage five data-poor species/groups (sea bass, black sea bream, skates & rays, tope, and smooth hound) in the UK.
The post holder will undertake all components of the data/experimental process (based in the Solent) but will work closely with the second project RF (based in the Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation) who will be automating the data methods.
Portsmouth is a dynamic and innovative place to work and study and the University is committed to delivering an excellent student experience in conjunction with world-class research.
This is a fixed term contract to 31st May 2025.
DISCOVER THE ADVANTAGES OF JOINING OUR UNIVERSITY.
WE OFFER A RANGE OF ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Contributory defined benefits pension schemes
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support and research staff and Teachers Pensions for our academic staff.
- Generous leave entitlement of 3235 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Familyfriendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Long service awards and recognition awards, which are awarded to staff for exceptional performance.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Startup business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
- The perks don't stop there click this link for further information on My Reward and Benefits
UKVI STATEMENT
ED&I STATEMENT:
Salary
£33,966 - £38,205 per annum. Pro rata for FTC to 31st May 2025 (Grade 6)
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full-Time
Job category/type
Fixed Term - Full-Time
Date posted
25/08/2023
Job reference
REC
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