Last Date: 13 November 2023.
About the Role:
Applications are invited for a highly motivated and ambitious Post Doctoral Research Associate to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, led by Prof. Pete Walker in the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Bath, UK.
You will be joining a significant research project that aims to co-design, test, implement and monitor innovative prototype bio-based lower carbon solutions to improve the energy efficiency and resilience of social housing constructed by councils between 1920-1940. The longer-term goal of the project is to create scalable and transferable designs and solutions to retrofit a greater number of houses and different house types. As well as delivering high quality research, you will be expected to develop strong and effective working relationships with project teams and partners and external stakeholders.
This a full-time position, initially for 19 months fixed term, and available from December 2023.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Prof. Pete Walker on [email protected] or Dr Andrew Shea on [email protected]. Please ensure you submit your application via our website.
Online applications should include a cover letter (up to two pages) highlighting the applicant’s interest and suitability for the post and a thorough and up to date CV citing two referees, one of whom should be academic.
About you:
Our ideal candidate will have completed a PhD in a relevant built environment discipline, or closely related area. We are seeking candidates with experience and interests across the following areas:
- Building materials testing and development in collaboration with stakeholders;
- Hygrothermal and mechanical testing of prototype solutions;
- Element and whole-building performance evaluation;
- In-situ monitoring of energy performance and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ);
- Life Cycle Analysis of solutions.
For a full Person Specification please see the Job Description attached below.
You will have the attributes to develop into a kind and culturally aware leader who fosters an environment where every individual is valued and respected, regardless of their background or identity. You will proactively seek out diverse perspectives, recognizing the richness and creativity this brings to decision-making and problem-solving. You will remain optimistic in the face of challenges, seeing them as opportunities for growth and innovation. You will understand that change is inevitable and necessary, actively encouraging those around you to adapt and evolve. By promoting a culture of openness and inclusivity, coupled with a willingness to listen as well as a readiness to embrace change, you will contribute profoundly to a dynamic and empowered team that can thrive in today’s rapidly changing world.
About us:
The University of Bath was ranked 5th in the UK in the recent Complete University Guide and awarded UK University of the Year in 2023. Staff at the University work in a welcoming, diverse and inclusive academic environment with many career support, development and training opportunities including mentoring. Other benefits include being close to the beautiful World Heritage City of Bath with its excellent travel access within the UK and internationally.
What we can offer you:
- a very generous employer contributory pension scheme;
- generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance;
- we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements;
- an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce;
- a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities;
- a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.
We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.
We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
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