Graduate Research Assistant (REGREEN Project) at University of Exeter

The above full-time (1.0 FTE) role is immediately available until the end of February 2024 on a fixed term contract. This role is eligible for remote working and therefore can be based anywhere in the UK. 

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. 

Salary Details  

The starting salary will be up to £32,982 on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience.  

Package Details 

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).    

The post 

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Graduate Research Assistant to support the work of Dr Ben Wheeler on the Horizon 2020 REGREEN project. This European Commission funded post is available immediately to 29/2/2024 when the project ends. The successful applicant will support research activity during the final stages of REGREEN, specifically Work Package 4 on wellbeing valuation of nature based solutions (NBS) 

A key task that this GRA will be to work with the research team on development of a briefing that integrates methods and findings from across the work package, communicating the advantages of the different types of evidence in informing decision-making on nature based solutions for health and wellbeing. They will also support additional tasks such as research administration and helping prepare research findings for publication.  

About you 

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. 

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. Applicants will have experience of relevant quantitative and qualitative research methods, and of the integration and translation of different types of evidence to inform decision-making. 

Further particulars and an application form is available by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link above.

What we can offer you 

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research; 
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly  
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development 
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career 
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around 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 Cornwall. 

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.  

Further Information 

For further information please contact Dr Ben Wheeler, email b.w.wheeler@exeter.ac.uk  

The closing date for completed applications is 31st October 2023.  Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the closing date.