Total 2 job vacancies by University of Exeter

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences



This new full-time post is available from 1st October 2024 (or as soon as possible thereafter) for a fixed-term period of 23 months.



The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in the European research project funded under the Horizon Program “HouseInc – Inclusive, affordable and sustainable housing for marginalized communities.”

HouseInc develops on understanding housing inequalities across a number of European countries, with a strong focus on marginalized communities such as refugees, and will co-produce solutions to reduce housing inequalities. For further information on HouseInc, please visit the project’s webpage: https://ieecp.org/projects/houseinc/.



The successful applicant will apply advanced data science techniques and analyze large data sets such as the European Social Survey (ESS) to understand wider impacts of housing inequalities, with a focus on health outcomes. They will also create overheating scenarios for selected case dwellings / countries for the present und different future climatic scenarios.



About you

We are looking for a passionate individual who is committed to conducting outstanding research with the potential for real-world impact who has an appropriate research track record for their career stage. A PhD in data science, building science, climate science or equivalent experience and some programming experience (e.g. Python, R) is required.



The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will have the opportunity to lead on research outputs and dissemination activities and will be embedded in a network of interdisciplinary European research partners.



Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.



What we can offer you

Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Cornwall


The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.



Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).



We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City



Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.



Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.



With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.



We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.



Further information

For further information please contact Professor Gesche Huebner, e-mail g.huebner@exeter.ac.uk.



The closing date for completed applications is September 8th. Interviews are expected to take place on September, 18th, 2024.

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Education and Academic Services



One full time Grade D post is available on a permanent basis at our Penryn Campus.

The starting salary will be from £26,444 on Grade D, depending on qualifications and experience.



Are you passionate about providing exceptional support to students and contributing to their academic journey? The University of Exeter is seeking dedicated Education Support Administrators to join our dynamic Education Support team.



We are looking for fantastic people from a wide variety of backgrounds to join us at a time of change and opportunity at the University. We would love you to join us on this journey!



Do you enjoy direct contact with people?
Do you enjoy supporting people with their queries and helping to deliver a brilliant customer experience?
Do you enjoy providing administrative support?
Are you fantastic at organising, communicating and making things run smoothly?
Do you want to work for an excellent employer with some fantastic career and training opportunities?



If so, our Education Support Administrator role in Education and Academic Services could be for you.



Want to get a better idea of what it is like to work at the University? Click here to find out from our current staff.



About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Education Support Administrator to join our Education Support Team, working in the Penryn Hub team. All applicants should have the ability to be able to work from home (with a stable wifi connection) and on the Penryn Campus as required.



The Education and Academic Services (EAS) Directorate provides all of the key administration and education support activities that underpin the student experience from Welcome Week to Graduation. This role is within the Education Support team which provides the core and critical operational support for teaching administration and support for delivery of taught undergraduate programmes. A particular focus for this role will involve working closely with assessment management systems and identifying areas for system development and improvement.



About you

You will have experience of managing projects in Higher Education and of working collaboratively and proactively in a team to deliver multiple objectives and high service standards. We are looking for someone with excellent organisational, IT and communication skills, as well as someone who is capable of analysing complex data to produce evidence-based recommendations.



You will be expected to provide specialist administrative support and act as a first/named point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. You will work effectively and flexibly within a wider administrative team in a busy environment to deliver an excellent, customer focussed and seamless service. You will promote the consistent and correct application of processes, systems and codes of practice ensuring compliance with internal and external regulation. The role requires a flexible individual with strong communication skills, administrative experience in Higher Education with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a diverse workload.



Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.



Benefits:

Competitive starting salary.
Generous holiday allowances.
Flexible working options.
Pension scheme.
Onsite gym and cycle-to-work scheme.
39 days leave per year.
Discounts at leading retailers.


The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer, recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.



Contact:

For further information, contact Liz Fath at e.fath@exeter.ac.uk

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