Salary: Research Associate £27,810 - £30,714
Researcher £30,847 - £35,371
*Closing date: 31 January 2019 *
*Interviews will be held in Perth on 19 February 2019*
The Centre for Mountain Studies
<http://www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/SPECIALISTCENTRES/CMS/Pages/default.aspx>
and the UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Mountain Development are based in
Perth, at Perth College UHI, a large academic partner in Scotland’s
newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands. We are
looking for a Researcher or Research Associate, who will play a key role
in the Centre, working on all aspects of project development and
implementation, and teaching on the online MSc in Sustainable Mountain
Development.
To succeed in this exciting role, you will have undertaken PhD research
in a relevant discipline and be able to demonstrate research
competence. We are looking for someone who will submit successful
proposals for research and consulting project opportunities to generate
external income. Excellent communications skills and a strong interest
in knowledge exchange are also important.
You will represent the Centre to both internal and external
stakeholders, as well as supervising postgraduateec students.
*Purpose of Post*
To work on all aspects of project development and implementation, and
teach on the online MSc in Managing Sustainable Mountain Development.
*Key Activities*
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·Undertake innovative research and consultancy, including writing reports.
·Identify research and consulting project opportunities and liaise with
potential funders.
·Develop and submit successful proposals for research and consulting
projects.
·Submit and publish articles in peer-reviewed academic journals.
·Engage in knowledge exchange activities with relevant stakeholders and
non-specialist audiences.
·Contribute to delivery of modules in the on-line MSc Sustainable
Mountain Development (e.g., biodiversity management, sustainable deer
management, sustainable land use and renewable energy)
·Supervise postgraduate students undertaking MSc and PhD dissertations.
·Work effectively with the CMS team.
·Organise and manage work flow with minimal supervision.
·Represent the CMS, Perth College UHI, or UHI on external bodies.
·Engage in aspects of CMS, College, and UHI administration as required.
Further details are available in the attached document.
To apply for this post, go to the Perth College UHI Vacancies page
<https://www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/staff/vacancies/>, click on ‘View our
vacancies’ and, on the next screen, ‘Search vacancies’. This will take
you to a page from where you can apply using the on-screen form.
Alternatively, a recruitment pack can be requested by telephoning +44
(0) 1738 877444 (answering machine).
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