Research Fellow: Gravel barrier resilience in a changing climate (#gravelbeach) (2627824HN)

This post is being advertised as part of the Gravel Barrier Resilience in a Changing Climate (#gravelbeach) project. Gravel barriers represent up to 20% of the wave-exposed coastline of Great Britain, providing natural protection from coastal flooding and erosion, and supporting unique ecosystems. However, our ability to predict their morphodynamics is limited. This NERC funded project brings together researchers and stakeholders from around Great Britain to improve our understanding and modelling of gravel barrier dynamics, inform sustainable coastal management methods, and increase coastal resilience.

 

As a Research Fellow on this project, you will work with other investigators and be responsible for:

investigating the relationship between sediments, morphology and hydrodynamics of gravel barriers through storm event-driven changes in near-surface stratigraphy, permeability and surface grain size distribution, using a combination of field and laboratory approaches;assisting in the development of, and undertaking automated digital analysis of sediment grain size from digital photography; andsupporting a range of field research tasks for the project during joint field campaigns.

 

The successful candidate will have experience in sediment dynamics to support the project team in this process. They are expected to have experience with relevant programming languages and have a strong numerate background/experience. The post holder will also be expected to be an ambassador for the projects, including disseminating findings by taking the lead in preparing journal publications, presenting results at conferences, participating in workshops, or exhibiting work at other appropriate events. 

The applicant should have a PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and demonstrable experience in programming. 

Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

The post is fixed term (22 months) and the start date is 1 May 2024. There is some flexibility to start prior to this date.

 

The post will be responsible to the Project Leader, Associate Professor Charlie Thompson, and will be based at the University of Southampton Waterfront Campus, National Oceanography Centre, Southampton.  If you would like further information, please contact Charlie Thompson (celt2@soton.ac.uk; +44(0)2380 592071).

 

The University of Southampton is committed to excellence in all we do, applying our insights and inventiveness to solve the most complex societal and environmental challenges. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, we are renowned for our innovation and enterprise and are within the top 1% of universities worldwide.

 

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

 

With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Closing Date: 13 Mar 2024

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £34,980 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 22 months