Job Description

Research Assistant - Coastal Geomorphology (2 posts)

Role

: Research Assistant - Coastal Geomorphology (2 posts)

Department:

Geography and Environmental Sciences

Grade:

6 (33,020 - 35,628)

Responsible to:

Principal Investigator

Campus:

Coleraine

(

Fixed term until 31 Dec 2028 / Full-time)

Job Purpose

:
To provide a range of specialist research support activities using an in-depth knowledge and understanding of current technical or scientific skills in topographical field surveying.
To install and configure new equipment, diagnose and resolve technical issues/problems.
To undertake field surveys on sand and rock coasts in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland using appropriate technologies.

Closing Date: 28 November 2025 at 23.30

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Job ID :

039466

Location :

Coleraine

Close Date :

28-Nov-2025