Research Assistant

Grade 6 (£32,296 - £37,999 p.a. depending on experience)

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

As a Research Assistant on the “Advancing Cultural Heritage Governance for Resilient Climate Adaptation (AGREE)” project at the University of Leeds, you will be part of pioneering research that explores the intersection of cultural heritage governance and climate adaptation. This project drives transformative climate adaptation by identifying opportunities and challenges within heritage governance through case studies in the UK, Norway, and Italy, with the aim of influencing policy. AGREE champions the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) concept for integrative decision-making in climate adaptation, emphasising community resilience in the face of environmental changes. An interactive Geographic Information System (GIS) platform will illustrate the evolving relationship between heritage and climate adaptation over time. Additionally, the project will develop an innovative decision-making model grounded in the HUL paradigm, comparing current national and local policies with historical data to uncover lessons in urban resilience and changes in the built environment.

G6 - Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance

• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Francesca Giliberto - Post-Doctoral Researcher

Email: [email protected]

Or

Professor Andy Charlwood, Head of Department

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2024

Section: Research

Salary: £32,296 to £37,999 per annum pro-rata