[IGSMAIL-7398] Vacancy - Research Assistant/Associate in Geodesy, Newcastle University

[Peter Clarke]

Author:  Peter Clarke
Subject:  Vacancy - Research Assistant/Associate in Geodesy, Newcastle University, UK (ref D55918R)

With apologies for cross-posting to several relevant lists:
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You will join the Geomatics team and carry out research in GNSS positioning, including the utilisation of GNSS observations for the precise determination of horizontal and vertical motions of the Earth's crust and natural features such as glaciers, or built structures on the Earth. You will disseminate your work via leading international journal publications and conferences. It is also expected that you will contribute to the engagement activities of the School (e.g. consultancy and Continuing Professional Development training).

You will have a PhD in geodesy, or a closely related scientific/engineering field, awarded or in submission by the time of appointment. You should have a proven or emerging track record of self-motivated progress in academic research, including publication in peer-reviewed journals, and a demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment. 

You must have high-quality written and oral communication skills in the English language, and practical experience of GNSS surveying. You should also have expertise in scientific programming and computing under the Linux (UNIX) operating system, and the use of one or more programming languages. You will also be expected to have experience in one or more of the major scientific GNSS processing software packages. Experience of collaboration with industrial or multi-disciplinary partners would also be an advantage.

This is a fixed-term position for three years (in the first instance).

Salary:  GBP 26,829 to 28,452 (if PhD not yet awarded)
         GBP 29,301 to 31,076 (with potential progression to GBP 38,183; PhD awarded)

Closing Date:  18 January 2017

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Stuart Edwards, +44 (0)191 208 5962 or email stuart.edwards at ncl.ac.uk
Formal applications must be made via Newcastle University's vacancies website, http://bit.ly/2hH4WKA (ref D55918R)

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Peter J. CLARKE  MA DPhil FHEA FRAS
Professor of Geophysical Geodesy
http://www.staff.ncl.ac.uk/peter.clarke/

Deputy Head of School
School of Civil Engineering & Geosciences, 
Cassie Building, Newcastle University, 
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU, UK
http://www.ceg.ncl.ac.uk/

Tel:      +44 (0)191 208 6351 (direct) or 6323
Fax:      +44 (0)191 208 6502
e-mail:   Peter.Clarke at newcastle.ac.uk
Skype:    peter.clarke_newcastle
Twitter:  @geophysgeodesy