Research Associate (Leverhulme) - School of Earth and Environmental Science

at  University of Birmingham

POSITION DETAILS

School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £32,296 to £34,866 with potential progression once in post to £39,105
Grade: 6
Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to April 2028
Closing date: 2nd February 2025
UK travel may be required for this role

ROLE SUMMARY

• Work within the project “New Insights Into Early Mammal Evolution From Exceptional Scottish Fossils”.
• Support the project team through contributing to fieldwork, lab processing of fossil specimens, and the collection and analysis (segmentation) of computed tomographic (CT) data.
• Contribute to publications.

MAIN DUTIES

• Participate in semi-remote coastal fieldwork in Scotland with wider team to collect fossils using appropriate tools.
• Undertake field first aid training as required.
• Organisation and documentation of collected fossil specimens.
• Lab-based preparation of fossil specimens, potentially including occasional off-site working.
• Operate CT scanner to collect computed tomographic data for fossil specimens.
• Analyse (segment) CT data as directed using specialist software.
• Present research outputs, including drafting figures for academic publications, for example at seminars and as posters.
• Contribute to data management and archiving.
• Provide guidance and training as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture