Carry out occasional undergraduate supervision, demonstrating or lecturing duties within own area of expertise, under the direct guidance of a member of departmental academic staff. Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder. Internal and external relationships Direct responsibility to holder of research award or academic supervisor. May have additional reporting and liaison responsibilities to external funding bodies or sponsors. May be asked to serve on a relevant Academic Unit committee, for example research committee. Collaborators/colleagues in other work areas and institutions. Special Requirements To be available to participate in laboratory research at National Infrastructure Laboratory at University of Southampton, to become familiar with experimental approaches as required by the specified research project. To attend national and international conferences for the purpose of disseminating research results. Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge and experience PhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in structural engineering, earthquake engineering, computational mechanics or related discipline. Detailed understanding and knowledge of multi-scale finite element modelling, data analysis and programming. PhD in structural engineering, mechanics, or earthquake engineering Knowledge of structural mechanics, earthquake engineering, and experimental testing. Experience of multi-scale finite element modelling of masonry structures and/or reinforced concrete structures, data analysis, programming using MATLAB. Teaching at undergraduate level and contributing to teaching at postgraduate level Experience in conducting large-scale experimental testing Application / interview Planning and organising Able to organise own research activities to deadline and quality standards Application / interview
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES Occasionally (<30% of time) Frequently (30-60% of time) Constantly (> 60% of time) Outside work Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace) ## Potential for exposure to body fluids ## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa) ## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Specify below: Frequent hand washing Ionising radiation EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED ## Food handling ## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/LGV/PCV) ## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity) ## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) PHYSICAL ABILITIES Load manual handling x Repetitive crouching/kneeling/stooping x Repetitive pulling/pushing x Repetitive lifting x Standing for prolonged periods x Repetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs) x Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting) x Gross motor grips x Repetitive reaching below shoulder height x Repetitive reaching at shoulder height x Repetitive reaching above shoulder height x PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES Face to face contact with public Lone working ## Shift work/night work/on call duties