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This post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only. Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.
Internal Applicants Only - Research Assistant
Cardiff School of Engineering
This post is to assist in the contribution to the research of hydrogen supply chain and hydrogen system integration, carrying out supporting work that helps lead to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.
This post is full time (35 hours per week), available from 1st October 2025 and is fixed term until 30 September 2028.
Salary: £33,482 - £36,130 per annum (Grade 5). We do not anticipate appointing this position above point 5.25 Starting Point of Grade 5 salary £33,482 per annum.
Job ref: 20460BR
For informal enquiries about the post please contact Dr. Yue Zhou at ZhouY68@cardiff.ac.uk
For further details about working at Cardiff School of Engineering please contact Karen Baldwin/Chiara Riolo /Bev Jones at Enginadmin@cardiff.ac.uk
Closing date: Tuesday, 29 July 2025
External applications are currently not being considered for this post. If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.
The School of Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award that recognises good employment practice and a commitment to develop the careers of women working in science. Cardiff University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. For this vacancy we actively encourage women to apply. We will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share opportunities.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University
Job Description
Job Description
- To undertake research of hydrogen supply chain and hydrogen system integration using information technologies and logistics management, e.g. by planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of desktop research
- Actively participate within the research group, communicating and presenting research at meetings, through publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate, ensuring information is communicated to internal and external partners
- To contribute and support research publications and presentations as required
- To contribute and support research funding bids as required
- To analyse and communicate complex ideas, concepts and data using appropriate methods and packages To resolve issues and support colleagues in devising procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- To generate research output and contribute to the development of independent and original ideas as appropriate To provide support in research activities for undergraduate courses and research programmes and provide guidance to other members of staff within the research team
- To maintain and update area of specialist knowledge, researching and critically appraising relevant literature within the area.
Other
- To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
- To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
- To ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
- To abide by the University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
- Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications And Education
- A MSc degree in a relevant discipline, or an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with industrial experience on supply chain and logistics management
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of research methods and techniques within low carbon energy systems and logistics management
- Proven ability to analyse complex information and summarise appropriately
- Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies
Communication and Team Working
- Proven communication skills, including presentation to various audiences
- Excellent organisational and team-working skills
Other
- Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and teamworking within work
Desirable Criteria
- Evidence of work in or collaborations with industry.
- Evidence of work in research institution
- Proven ability to work without close supervision
- Proven ability for innovation.
Additional Information
IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable criteria.
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance,
20460 BR.
Salary Range Min.
33,482
Salary Range Max.
36,130
Job Category
Academic - Research
Grade
Grade 5
