Research & Knowledge Exchange Theme Leader: Pollution
- £45,153 to £64,027 per annum
- This post has 3 salary bandings. appointment will be based on qualifications and experience
- Full Time
- Temporary
- Contact: recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
- Reference: NWH PTL 01
- Posted November, 20, 2025 10:21 AM
We are seeking a Research & Knowledge Exchange Theme Leader: Pollution to be based at our Thurso campus.
Responsibilities: The post holders will provide leadership in pollution research, focusing on the occurrence, fate, impacts and mitigation of environmental contaminants. You will lead and grow a portfolio of externally funded research and knowledge exchange projects, oversee ERI’s commercial analytical services, contribute to UHI’s research strategy and REF 2029 preparations and engage with government, agencies, industry and communities to deliver real-world impact. You will mentor early career researchers & support a collaborative, outward-facing research culture.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: The suitable candidates will have the knowledge, skills and experience normally associated with a PhD plus research experience to enable the delivery and dissemination of independent research. You will have the ability to develop research proposals, sufficient specialist knowledge to effectively contribute to as well as develop and deliver research programmes and have strong communication and customer service skills.
Applications are welcome from candidates who can contribute to one of our existing areas of our current work:
+ Sustainable Water Quality Management and Wastewater Treatment
+ Monitoring and Assessing Acute and Chronic Impacts of Pollutants
+ Minimising Pollution in Rural Sectors
+ Preventing Harm from Priority Pollutants
And / or one or more of the following areas is particularly welcome:
+ Environmental modelling and data science
+ AMR ecology and environmental microbiology
+ Ecotoxicology and environmental health
+ Green chemistry and circular innovation
+ Catchment biogeochemistry and hydrochemistry
+ Science, governance and policy translation
A level of Gaelic ability would be advantageous to your application.
Benefits of working for us:
· 45 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
· Local Government Pension Scheme (Highland Council)
· 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
· Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
· Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
· Employment Benefits Scheme including lifestyle savings and Cycle to Work Scheme
· £80 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work
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