Last updated: 15/7/2014
Post title: Research Fellow
Academic Unit/Service:
Faculty:
Career pathway:
*ERE category:
Ocean and earth Science
FNES
ERE*
Research focused
Level: 4
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Posts responsible for:
Post base:
Job purpose
Prof EP Achterberg
Non Office-based (see job hazard analysis)
To undertake research within the EU FP7 Research Programme SenseOcean, principally testing, validation and deployment of carbonate and nutrient sensors, and associated data analysis.
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities % Time
1.
2.
3.
4.
Undertake testing and validation of carbonate chemistry and nutrient sensors in the laboratory. This will involve comparison with measurements made using conventional laboratory instrumentation. Deploy and test sensors in the field on research cruises and other deployment opportunities.
Carry out data analyses to (1) determine the precision and accuracy of measurements, (2) provide environmental interpretation of sensor measurements
Disseminate findings by taking the lead in preparing manuscripts for submission to refereed journals and presenting results at conferences.
Collaborate with, and provide advice to, other consortium members.
30
20
25
10

Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities
5.
Contribute to the writing of reports and submission of data associated with the delivery of SenseOcean project.
6.
7.
% Time
5
Carry out administrative tasks, including risk assessments, organisation of project meetings and sensor deployment logistics.
5
Support the research of postgraduate students and contribute to occasional undergraduate supervision, demonstrating or lecturing duties.
5
8.
Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder.
Internal and external relationships
Direct responsibility to principal investigator and other investigators involved in EU FP7
SenseOcean project
Close co-ordination and collaboration with wider SenseOcean community.
Criteria Essential
Qualifications, knowledge & experience
Planning & organising
PhD in (Marine or Environmental)
Chemistry or Ocean or Earth
Science
Experience in measuring carbonate chemistry, nutrient and trace metals in oceanic samples
Experience in Labview, Matlab or other instrument control, data and data treatment software packages
Familiarity with and competence in relevant statistical and data handling techniques
Knowledge of oceanography, ocean carbon, trace metal and nutrient cycles
Ability to work unsupervised for short periods (days to weeks).
Proactive time management and meeting deadlines.
Desirable
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How to be assessed
Application, checking references
Application, interview.
Application, interview.
Application, interview.
Application, interview
Application, references, interview.
Application, references, interview.
2

Experience of planning fieldrelated research
Problem solving
& initiative
Ability to apply statistics and data treatment techniques flexibly to new problems.
Ability to rapidly assimilate and apply new analytical methods
Management & teamwork
Communicating
& influencing
Other skills & behaviours
Understanding of relevant Health
& Safety issues
Positive attitude to colleagues and students
Special requirements
- PhD in relevant area of
Chemistry or Ocean or Earth
Science.
Demonstrable extensive experience in environmental measurements.
- Statistical and data handling and interpretation competence.
National and international travel for project meetings, conferences and cruise participation
Ability to spend periods of time on sea vessels out at sea.
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Interview
Interview, references
Application, interview.
Application, references, interview.
Application, references, interview
Application, interview.
Interview
3

Is this an office-based post?
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ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
Outside work
Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace)
## Potential for exposure to body fluids
## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa)
## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Specify below:

Frequent hand washing
Ionising radiation
EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED
## Food handling
## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV)
## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity)
## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers)
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Load manual handling
Repetitive crouching/kneeling/stooping
Repetitive pulling/pushing
Repetitive lifting
Standing for prolonged periods
Repetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs)
Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting)
Gross motor grips
Repetitive reaching below shoulder height
Repetitive reaching at shoulder height
Repetitive reaching above shoulder height
PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES
Face to face contact with public
Lone working
## Shift work/night work/on call duties v v v
Occasionally
(<30% of time) v v
Frequently
(30-60% of time)
Constantly
(> 60% of time)
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