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Making a significant contribution to an ongoing research project, we will give you the resources and support to develop your professional research profile. This is the HEIF5 Dynamic Humber project, and you will be expected to contribute directly to its research activities as well as other aspects of Dynamic Humber.
The Dynamic Humber HEIF5 project addresses society's need to address the responses of coastal and estuarine systems to climate and anthropogenic changes. The outcome will be an understanding of the contemporary state, and variability, of the Humber Estuary and East Coast Margin, sufficient to enable timely detection of local response to large-scale changes and anthropogenic activities.
Your role will be to work with local and regional businesses to ensure that the impact of the research is both effective and long lasting. Using scientific data collected by other project researchers, you will investigate and assess the impact of estuarine dynamics and future changes on commerce, society and the renewables sector. This involves interviewing local businesses and institutions to gain their perspective on environmental change. You are also expected to develop an engagement plan, including a website, briefing documents and exhibitions. Ultimately, the project will engage with the wider community to raise awareness and better prepare people for adapting to environmental change.
With a PhD (or close completion) in Geography or a relevant subject, you will have experience of undertaking survey and interview research. The ability to write reports, briefing notes and academic papers is also essential. At this level, you will be a subject specialist, drawing upon knowledge gained from postgraduate research and/or working within a Research Band 6 role.
This is a fixed term position for 18 months.
For information about the Department of Geography, please visit http://www2.hull.ac.uk/science/geography.aspx
Salary range £31,020 - £35,938 pa.
Closing date 23 March 2012
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