Research Fellow - 0.8 FTE time - Fixed term contract - 7 months
Research Fellow in Evaluation of Traffic Calming Measures
The Transport Research Institute is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for 7 months to contribute to the evaluation of traffic calming measures in rural settlements. Specifically, the Fellow will work on a research project involving local Authorities and will carry out quantitative and qualitative research on the effectiveness of newly introduced traffic calming measures in low-population rural areas of Scotland. This work is funded through the Spaces for People programme of Transport Scotland with funding awarded to Scottish Borders Council www.scotborders.gov.uk/20mph.
The School of Engineering and Built Environment (SEBE) has a long history of innovative research, working with both industry specialists and the government on cutting edge projects that are internationally renowned and world leading. From transport modelling and policy, to automation and robotics, air mobility, energy and renewables, advanced materials, manufacturing and product design engineering our work has gained national and international recognition and influences our teaching programmes.
The role
The Research Fellow will join the Transport Research Institute, an internationally leading institute with a focus on research. Please visit TRI blog (https://blogs.napier.ac.uk/tri/) for a complete overview of our research activities. The role involves:
The Research Fellow is also expected:
What are we looking for:
Essential requirements:
Desirable requirements:
For a detailed list of the requirements, you can review the full Job Description click here.
Benefits we offer
In return, we offer a great working environment where we support ambition, recognise achievement and offer an attractive benefit package. This includes a generous pension scheme, professional development opportunities, discounted access to onsite sports facilities and a wide range of other staff discounts.
Salary: Grade 5, GBP 26,252 - GBP 31,321 Pro-rata per annum
Additional Information
Closing date: 21st January 2020 (midnight GMT)
Interviews: W/C 1st February 2020
The University is committed to inclusion, demonstrated through our work in respect of our diversity awards and accreditations (Advance HE's Athena SWAN Charter) and holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. More details can be found here.