Research Associate, Research Scientist

Job Purpose

To make a leading contribution to the UKRI-funded Land Use for Net Zero project “RESPECT” (PI - Professor Jill Robbie), as one of a team of PDRAs, based mainly at the University of Glasgow. The position is based in Glasgow, under the supervision of Professor Adrian Bass and Professors Graham Ferrier and Jens Subke, (both at the University of Stirling).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Take a leading role in the planning and conduct of assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the aims of the Work Package. In particular, the Post Doctoral Research Associate will:

• Contribute to the design, development and implementation of the Peatland Triage Tool
• Assist in the development of novel machine learning, geospatial, AI, reasoning and decision‑making capabilities for tasks such as domain expert knowledge encapsulation.
• Assist implementation of a co‑creation project approach with stakeholders/end‑users
• Assist in effectively communicating with external project partners in the UK
• Support the collection, synthesis and statistical evaluation of data from all the WPs relevant to project goals
• Aid the interaction between project partners in developing functionality of PTT.

2. Document research outputs including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.

3. Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.

4. Establish and maintain your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow and the project, including establishing and sustaining a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal/environmental benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

5. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in activities of the research project/University and broader LUNZ research consortium.

6. Assist in organising team/group meetings/seminars/workshops with colleagues and project partners, and other research activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the project.

7. Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, including Budgets/Expenditure.

8. Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.

9. Engage in personal, professional and career development, to enhance both specialist and transferable skills in accordance with desired career trajectory.

10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by Supervisors and Leads of the Work Package.

11. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University Strategy, World Changing Glasgow 2025.

Knowledge,Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications Essential:

A1 Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 [PhD] in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline (broadly defined); or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience, with experience of personal development in a similar or related role[s].

A2 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of current issues and future directions within the wider subject area or subject specialism of Computer Science, Environmental Science or a closely related discipline.

Skills Essential:

• C1 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner.
• C2 A track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences.
• C3 Ability to demonstrate a…