About ARU:
We are ranked in the world’s top 350 institutions in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and we are a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. Our research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world-leading. In 2021, we were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading music therapy work.
About the role:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a PhD and research experience in disaster risk management and resilience modelling to support the research team delivering the Horizon Europe MEDiate project. The MEDiate project is using a participatory action research methodology to codesign and codevelop a multi-hazard risk management system decision support system to improve business and community resilience to current and future disaster events. Under the supervision of the project lead you will be responsible for designing and delivering effective research engagement activities between end-user stakeholders and researchers to support the co-development of the mediate DSS.
You will also be responsible for developing business models that integrates the mediate DSS into risk management and resilience plans and for designing and delivering a Delphi study to assess the impact that the mediate DSS concept could have on the immediate project partners.
With a PhD, or having submitted a PhD thesis for examination, you will have research experiences undertaken in a relevant field and applied qualitative and/or quantitative research projects which includes the analysis of data. Excellent communication skills, IT, written and presentation skills are also required, as the ability to work to deadline. Ability to demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems. Willingness to contribute to the collective life of the Faculty / Professional Service.
The post is fixed-term until December 2025, when the project is due to end.
Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Keith Jones, Professor, at keith.jones@aru.ac.uk or Dr Mariantonietta Morga, Senior Lecturer, at mariantonietta.morga@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us.
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment.
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Guidance Notes:
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.