Graduate Research Assistant

• Advertising End Date: 02 Aug 2026
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• Location:
  
  Exeter
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• Type of
  
  Contract:
  
  Fixed-term contract
• Salary: £33,951 per annum pro rata on Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

This part-time (0.4 FTE) post is available from 3rd August 2026. It is a fixed-term contract funded by NERC until 31 October 2028. The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences wishes to recruit a Graduate Research Assistant to support the work of Prof. Darren Croft. The successful applicant will assist with the collection and analysis of video and photographic in collaboration with the Center for Whale Research on the Southern Resident killer Whales.

• Undertake a broad range of basic research activity according to the nature of the research project, e.g. preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and field work, developing questionnaires and conducting surveys, using straightforward mathematical modelling, statistical techniques or scientific computation.

Applicants will be educated to first degree level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information orally, in writing and electronically, and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines.
• Support teams that understand University-wide teaching goals and partner with academics accordingly.
• Our Innovation, Impact and Business directorate works closely with academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development.
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high-performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career.
• Staff benefits including sector leading maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy.
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.

We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit-based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. We are committed to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Please contact Professor Darren Croft, Behavioural Ecology,