Research Associate - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff University

Cardiff University

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

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Description

To conduct research within overheating resilient livestock building design and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research.

To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.
Research

To conduct research within overheating resilient livestock building design and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
To participate in School research activities.
To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects

Other

To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School's profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Education- Knowledge, Skills and Experience

2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the research field of overheating resilient building design.
3. Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field.
4. Proven ability to publish in national/international journals. Communication and Team Working
6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
7. Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals
Other
8. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work
9. Proven ability to work without close supervision
Desirable Criteria
Evidence of collaborations with industry.
11. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.

Additional Information

The Welsh School of Architecture

The Welsh School of Architecture (WSA) is consistently ranked amongst the top schools of architecture in published UK and Worldwide league tables and has been ranked within the top 50 of Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Rankings for the past 4 consecutive years.

The WSA also had 90% of its research impact judged as outstanding (4*) in the 2014 REF (Research Excellence Framework). This placed us at the top of the table for impact in the assessment panel for Architecture, Built Environment and Planning.
Our research underpins the BSc and MArch degree programmes as well as the specialisms we teach through advanced Masters programmes that cater to graduates across the broad spectrum of built environment professions. We set high standards for our students and expect great things from them, this is why we stand by the quality of our graduates and are proud of what they achieve.
The distinctiveness of this School lies in its tradition of combining creativity with the understanding needed to realise designs through practice, its reputation for high quality research, the calibre of its staff and in its unique location in a friendly, liveable and affordable capital city that is a gateway to the stunning landscape of Wales.

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