Research Assistant University of Bristol

University of Bristol - School of Geographical Sciences

Ref. 16871

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (three years)

Salary: £29,972

Grade: Level a - Level a in Pathway 2

Closing date for applications: 9:00am 07 Feb 2012

Anticipated interview date: 15 Feb 2012

Anticipated start date: 01 Mar 2012

Description
Postdoctoral Research Assistant position in remote sensing and flood hydrology.

As part of a three-year project funded by the Leverhulme Trust (http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk), you will undertake detailed research on the hydrodynamics and the hydrological functioning of the Congo basin freshwater system using remotely sensed data sets and modelling in order to address key water-related science questions. More specifically, the aim of this research project is to provide the first rigorous analysis of the hydrodynamics of the Congo river-floodplain system in order to answer fundamental science questions. This will be achieved using an innovative combination of remote sensing and hydrodynamic modelling techniques.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an innovative and multidisciplinary project that will considerably advance the science of flood hydrology of large river basins.

If successful, you may be appointed either on a fixed-term or an open-ended contract depending on the extent of your previous relevant research experience. Three years' appropriate and relevant experience at another higher education institution would normally lead to an appointment on an open-ended contract. Further information can be found at www.bristol.ac.uk/hr/ftc/

Further information

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Contact for informal enquiries:

Dr G Schumann (guy.schumann@bristol.ac.uk | 0117 928 8478)
Professor Paul Bates (paul.bates@bristol.ac.uk | 0117 928 9108)