UCL Department / Division: UCL Institute for Risk & Disaster Reduction
Grade: 7
Hours: Full Time
Salary (inclusive of London allowance): £31,905 - £38,594 per annum
- Duties and Responsibilities
The post will be based in the new Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction (IRDR) based at University College London, whose aim is to lead research, knowledge exchange and advanced teaching in the area of risk and disaster reduction. The appointment will be part of a joint research initiative with the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD), working on the project 'Water Risk and its Management in Bolivia's Altiplano Development Strategy'. The post holder will conduct scientific studies of water risk linked to quantity and quality issues associated with development activities and carry out laboratory analysis of water quality and hydrological modelling. As the role involves field work in Bolivia, a working knowledge of the Spanish language is required.
The post will be funded for up to 3 years in the first instance.
- Key Requirements
Applicants will have a PhD (or equivalent relevant experience) in hydrology, hydrogeology or hydrogeochemistry, and the ability to undertake independent fieldwork in challenging environments. The appointee will have strengths in laboratory analytical skills, analysis and synthesis, as well as a record of published research in peer-reviewed journals.
- Further Details
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the vacancy please https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?amNvZGU9MTIyMjQzMSZ2dF90Z...
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Leisa Clemente, l.clemente@ucl.ac.uk, 020.7679.3031. To discuss the position informally, please contact Dr Stephen Edwards (s.edwards@ucl.ac.uk).
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