Application closing date 14/10/2019
Faculty / School or Service Faculty of Engineering, Environment & Computing
Salary £22,300 per annum
Package  
Job category/type Research
Attachments  

Job description

University Alliance in collaboration with:

• Coventry University, Coventry
• University of Greenwich, Gillingham
• University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
• Huddersfield University, Huddersfield
• Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield
• Teesside University, Middlesborough
• University of Central Lancashire, Preston
• Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham
• University of South Wales, Pontypridd, Cardiff

Are looking for PhD researchers in: Applied Biosciences for Health, Social Policy, Energy

Dutiesand Responsibilities

• Undertake supervised scientific research including preparing, setting up, conducting and recording outcomes of projects, experiments, field work, interviews.
• Liaise with research staff within relevant research groups, Research Fellows, Principal Investigators to enhance expertise, knowledge and contribute to the overall success
• Undertake international and/or industrial placements where necessary/appropriate
• Interact with external partners/industrial contacts in a professional manner
• Analyse and interpret results of own research using standard research methods and techniques
• Prepare high quality reports of findings and present findings to relevant supervisors and research groups (including progress reports)
• Write up research findings in line with host institution PhD requirements/regulationsand produce a high standard of thesis.
• Actively participate and contribute to the DTA3 programme, electives, schools, to enhance personal and professional development which contributes to research knowledge and skills
• Comply with host institution policies relating to health and safety, equality of opportunity, data protection and management
• Carry out any other appropriate duties as agreed with supervisors which may include minimal teaching at a basic level.

SKILLS

• Ability to undertake research through the preparation, setting-up, conducting and recording of the outcomes of experiments, field work and interviews.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to use own initiative and judgement to develop appropriate methodologies and approaches in order to further research
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English to produce clear, concise and accurate reports
• Excellent IT skills to include any programming languages/software packages specific to the project
• Ability to prioritise work independently and as part of the wider research group to deliver research objectives
• Ability to undertake research in one or more different countries (where appropriate)

KNOWLEDGE

• Sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge within the field specific to the project
• A sound knowledge of general research processes and methodologies
• Knowledge of the requirements of undertaking a PhD

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of data collection and presentation of findings in a relevant discipline
• Previousexperience of undertaking research in a relevant field
• Experience of studying or undertaking research in a different country (desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Honours degree in a relevant academic subject (equivalent to UK 2:1 or first class) OR Masters degree in a relevant academic subject OR An Honours degree with a Lower Second Class grade combined with postgraduate Masters Degree at Merit.
• The above qualifications are provided as a guide only see https://unialliance.ac.uk/dta/cofund/programmes-and-projects/
• Relevant training in research methodologies (desirable)

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria see https://unialliance.ac.uk/dta/cofund/eligibility/

Salary from GBP 22,300 see website for details and to apply https://unialliance.ac.uk/dta/cofund/how-to-apply

Contract is full-time, 36 months fixed term, starting April 2020.

Applications close on the 14th October.

The DTA3 COFUND Marie Sklodowska-Curie PhD Fellowshipproject has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 researchand innovation programme under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement No801604.

To view person specification and job description please click here