Job Description

Job Information Organisation/Company

DURHAM UNIVERSITY Research Field

Engineering Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

First Stage Researcher (R1) Country

United Kingdom Application Deadline

21 Jul 2023 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract

Other Job Status

Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Role and Department

The Department of Engineering is one of the very best UK engineering departments with an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research and employability of our students. Ranked 5th in the Complete University Guide 2023 in the UK for General Engineering, this dynamic Department of Engineering is an excellent place in which to join our leading research in heritage and climate change.

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant in Cultural Heritage with a particular emphasis on the impact of climate change on historical sites in Istanbul in Turkey as part of the UKRI Arts and Humanity Research Council (AHRC) project entitled "Developing a novel Climate change Risk Assessment Framework for cultural heritage in Turkey- Phase II (CRAFT2)" (AH/X006816/1). The successful applicant will be expected to will design and carry out a survey to measure the public\'s level of awareness about climate change-related impacts on heritage sites where they live and the level of knowledge of the value of the surrounding cultural heritage. The study will also assess the views on the relationship between vulnerability level and the conservation measures of the cultural heritage. The study will include both qualitative and quantitative methods of research. The quantitative data will be analysed via Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, and the qualitative data will be analysed using inductive data analysis. The spatial distribution will be mapped by using GIS programs. The survey results will be used to inform discussion on policymaking.

Responsibilities:

• To understand and convey information which needs careful explanation to the team or group of people through presentations, discussions and meetings which contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
• To write up results of research work, present information on research progress and outcomes to bodies supervising research in a clear and accurate manner.
• To analyse or undertake basic research by deciding how best to apply existing methodology according to overall context and objectives.
• To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.
• To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.
• To contribute to the planning of research projects.
• To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.
• The latest this fixed term post will end is 31st January 2024 but the actual end date could be earlier, depending on when the position starts.
• The post-holder is employed to work on a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute DURHAM UNIVERSITY Country United Kingdom City Durham, United Kingdom

Where to apply Website

Contact City

Durham, United Kingdom

STATUS: EXPIRED

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