University of Greenwich
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Research Fellow (SBERG)
Grade:
Department:
Property and Construction
Management
Prof Keith Jones
Prof Keith Jones
Mr Stuart Allen
Date of Job Evaluation:
Role reports to:
Direct Reports
Indirect Reports:
AC1
Other Key contacts:
Prof David Isaac
This role profile is non-contractual and provided for guidance. It will be updated and amended from time to time
in accordance with the changing needs of the University and the requirements of the job.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The post holder will provide day to day support to Prof Keith Jones as he develops research proposals in the
area of sustainable built environments, climate change and facilities management. The post holder will work
closely with Professor Jones to frame research questions and undertaken small fieldwork studies to support the
preparation of research bids to UK and EU research funding organizations. The post holder will assist in the
production of research proposals, research publications and continuing professional development courses.
The post holder will work with Prof Jones and Prof Isaac to develop impact case studies and other outputs in
preparation for the 2014 REF.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
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Preparing literature reviews and producing state-of-the-art summaries in support of research proposals.
Coordinating and executing field tests to collect and analyse data in support of research bids.
Preparing draft reports summarizing the findings from field tests.
Assisting with the production of research reports/presentations and attendance at regular team meetings.
Assisting with the preparation of research proposals for submission to UK and EU funding bodies.
Assisting with the drafting of publications for inclusion in academic, trade and national publications.
Undertaking up to 3 hours a week teaching for the School of Architecture, Design & Construction.
Develop impact case studies and other outputs required for the REF 2014
Other duties as directed by Prof Jones.
Generic:
To support other members of SBERG in developing their research area under the guidance of Prof Jones
Managing Self
The post holder will be working closely with Professor Jones. The post holder will be expected to develop (in
consultation with Prof Jones) appropriate methodologies and work semi-independently on a range of research
issues. The post holder will be responsible for conducting their work in a timely and professional manner. The
post holder will be responsible for identifying any health and safety or ethical issues that arise from the work
programme they develop.
Core Requirements
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Adhere to and promote the University’s Equality and Diversity policies
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations
Support and promote the University’s Sustainability policies, including the Carbon Management
Plan, and carry out duties in a resource efficient way, recognising the shared responsibility
of minimising the university's negative environmental impacts wherever possible.
Additional Requirements:
Although this job is based at the University of Greenwich’s Avery Hill campus, the post holder must be prepared
to travel within the UK and overseas in fulfilment of their responsibilities.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
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Development of research proposals suitable for submission to UK and EU research funders.
Drafting of research papers suitable for publication at international conferences and in refereed
journals.
Production of research pilot studies suitable for inclusion on the university's website.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS (Internal & External):
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Prof Keith Jones
Prof David Isaac
Mr Stuart Allen
External research collaborating organisations
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Experience
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Significant experience in designing, executing
and reporting academic research studies.
Significant experience of adaptation/mitigation
of the built environment to climate change,
and in particular in the role of facilities
management.
Skills
Skills
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Good understanding of quantitative and
qualitative research methods
Proven ability to preparing output suitable
for publication
Proven ability to use statistical techniques in
data analysis
Excellent written and oral communication
skills
Flexible approach to both the subject being
investigated and the work undertaken
Qualifications
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Ability to use MS Word, MS Excel to a high
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Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary
team
Self-motivated and able to work
unsupervised
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Good First Degree or MSc in a built
environment or other relevant discipline
PhD in a built environment or other relevant
discipline
Signature(s)
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