Research Associate in Water Quality and Environmental Data Science
School of Biosciences and School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to lead research on taste and odour risks in drinking water reservoirs, working in partnership with major UK water companies. The role involves applying environmental data science, modelling, and network analysis to advance understanding of water quality and algal dynamics. You will develop research proposals, publish high-quality outputs, and collaborate with academic and industry partners. The postholder will contribute to project management, student supervision, and stakeholder engagement, while helping to build impactful research networks. This role offers an excellent opportunity to deliver innovative, applied research with real-world environmental and industry.
We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed, in the first instance, to Profs Rupert Perkins ([email protected]) and Peter Kille ([email protected]).
The position is currently a full-time (35 hours per week) and fixed-term, available from 1st August 2026 until 31st July 2027.
Salary: £41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6). Please be aware that appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.
Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It's an exciting and vibrant place to work with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.
Date advert posted: Friday, 7 August 2026
Closing date: Friday, 26 August 2026
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We especially welcome and encourage applications from those from under-represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT +, Ethnic Minority or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
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
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.