Research Associate in Communicating Uncertainty Quantification for Flood Modelling bei Edinburgh University Group
Edinburgh University Group · Edinburgh, Vereinigtes Königreich · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Edinburgh
Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum
CSE / School of Engineering / Civil and Environmental Engineering
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: 28/02/2027 with potential for a further extension subject to funding
We are looking for a research with an engineering or mathematical background and strong communications skills with knowledge around uncertainty quantification in decision making and/or flood management.
The Opportunity:
This Research Associate (RA) position will contribute to the UQ4FM: Uncertainty Quantification for Flood Modelling within the Institute for Infrastructure and Environment at the University of Edinburgh, which is funded by EPSRC and in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Bristol and UKCEH.
This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis until 28/02/2027 with potential for a further extension subject to funding.
A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Experience in hydrodynamic modelling
- Strong proven ability to communicate with external stakeholders (e.g. engineering or environmental consultants)
- Advanced statistical analysis ability
- Experience with machine learning or AI
- Ability to code – e.g. in R or Python
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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 17th October 2025.
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About Company
The School of Engineering addresses diverse complex challenges across the entire field of engineering, at the micro- and macro/global scales. At the microscopic scale, its research supports the design and deployment of novel nanotechnology and devices for biological monitoring and medical diagnosis; at the macro/global scale, it optimises the security and sustainability of the built environment and develops engineering solutions to climate change issues. In REF 2021 the joint submission from the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University to General Engineering was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research. The ranking cited is based upon the breadth and quality of research which apply standard formula (as used by the Times Higher Education) to the REF 2021 results.
The School has a strong track record in producing more than 50 technology spin-outs and developing industry links that enable our graduates to build career-long relationships. Current research income in the School was c.£22.0M in 2020/21.
