Research Associate in Communicating Uncertainty Quantification for Flood Modelling

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

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.  This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 17th October 2025.

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