13201 - Research Associate in Communicating Uncertainty Quantification for Flood Modelling
| Posting date: | 03 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,064 to £48,822 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 13201 |
Summary
Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum
CSE / School of Engineering / Civil and Environmental Engineering
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: 28/02/2027 with potential for a further extension subject to funding
We are looking for a research with an engineering or mathematical background and strong communications skills with knowledge around uncertainty quantification in decision making and/or flood management.
The Opportunity:
This Research Associate (RA) position will contribute to the UQ4FM: Uncertainty Quantification for Flood Modelling within the Institute for Infrastructure and Environment at the University of Edinburgh, which is funded by EPSRC and in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Bristol and UKCEH.
This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis until 28/02/2027 with potential for a further extension subject to funding.
A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Experience in hydrodynamic modelling
Strong proven ability to communicate with external stakeholders (e.g. engineering or environmental consultants)
Advanced statistical analysis ability
Experience with machine learning or AI
Ability to code – e.g. in R or Python
CSE / School of Engineering / Civil and Environmental Engineering
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed Term: 28/02/2027 with potential for a further extension subject to funding
We are looking for a research with an engineering or mathematical background and strong communications skills with knowledge around uncertainty quantification in decision making and/or flood management.
The Opportunity:
This Research Associate (RA) position will contribute to the UQ4FM: Uncertainty Quantification for Flood Modelling within the Institute for Infrastructure and Environment at the University of Edinburgh, which is funded by EPSRC and in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Bristol and UKCEH.
This role is UE07 and is available on a fixed term basis until 28/02/2027 with potential for a further extension subject to funding.
A full list of main responsibilities and the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role can be found in the full job description below.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Experience in hydrodynamic modelling
Strong proven ability to communicate with external stakeholders (e.g. engineering or environmental consultants)
Advanced statistical analysis ability
Experience with machine learning or AI
Ability to code – e.g. in R or Python