Research Associate for INHABIT - School of Geography, Earth and Environmental SciencesGrade 6
Research Associate for INHABIT - School of Geography, Earth and Environmental SciencesGrade 6
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£ 33002 - 35608
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School of Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences
Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range 33002 to 35608 with potential progression once in post to 39906
Grade: 6
Full Time Fixed Term contract up to September 2028
Closing date: 21st September 2025
UK travel may be required for this role
Background
We are recruiting a research associate to assist in research (by carrying out data collection or analyses) to create knowledge through providing research support for INHABIT hub.
TheUKRI-NIHR INHABIT:Indoor HABItability during the Transition to Net Zero Housing Hub is a 7.3 million research hub with an overall aim of producing scientific evidence and policy-relevant solutions to realise the health co-benefits of the UKs net zero transition in housing. To this aim INHABIT is bringing together key stakeholder groups including:
- Scientists from a range of disciplines (including social science climate air quality health and economics) from the 11 institutions
- 14 Regional local and national government representatives
- 6 governmental-associated entities
- 4 housing associations
- 4 industrial partners
- 4 NGOs
INHABIT is a transdisciplinary collaboration network involving 32 investigators and 28 stakeholders and a team of postdoctoral research and knowledge exchange fellows.
A major part of the INHABIT hub is to understand how indoor environment and health of residents change during energy retrofitting to decarbonise the housing sector. The post-older will support the sensor deployment as well as health surveys. The post holder may also be asked to support the observations for the air quality supersite.
Role Summary
- Work within the INHABT projectconducting planning deployment regular maintenance and quality control of the indoor air quality sensor network and surveys.
- Apply statistical methods to quantify retrofit impacts on indoor environment quality and health.
- Contribute to community and stakeholder engagement publications briefing notes and open data/code releases.
- Liaise with retrofit partners residents and INHABIT members to ensure seamless data integrity and timely delivery of Hub milestones.
Main Duties
Field observations & data management
- Plan and install lowcost indoor air quality (IAQ) sensor packages in study homes following preregistered protocols.
- Conduct routine checks remote troubleshooting and onsite servicing.
- Implement weekly QC and deal with emerging issues such as replacing sensors.
- Support and/or carry out surveys in homes recruited for the INHABIT.
- Support / carry out observations using the air quality supersite.
Data analysis & modelling & presentation
- Clean and integrate research datasets (e.g. sensors surveys smart meters).
- Perform initial data analyses and develop predictive models or techniques as required.
- Presentand interpret research outputs for diverse audiences including drafting policy briefs academic publications or parts thereof for example at seminars and as posters.
Dissemination & stakeholder engagement
- Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research.
- Present findings at Hub meetings localauthority workshops and publicengagement events.
- Contribute to capacitybuilding activities (e.g. training PPIE groups in sensor use).
General duties
- Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
- Assist with ethics/datasharing documentation.
- Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture in line with university policies.
Person Specification
A first degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques such as environmental sensors
Experience and strong skills in engaging with human participants of the INHABIT project
Experience in engaging with local authorities is desirable
Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively
Ability to access and organise resources successfully
Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
Informal enquiries to Zongbo Shi email:
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyoneon our website.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
