Senior Research Assistant


Company:	University of South Wales
Salary:	£34,610 to £39,906 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Pontypridd, CF37 1DL
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Assistant to join the Housing and Health Research Network at the University of South Wales on a 12-month, PBIAA-funded project (SWITCH to Net Zero Buildings Impact Delivery Fund, EPSRC).

The role will lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of simulation-based training to support professionals in the retrofit and net zero housing sectors. Working with academic, media, and industry partners, the postholder will co-produce and evaluate innovative, evidence-informed training solutions that build sector capability and support the transition to net zero housing.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project that supports sector capacity building and advances the transition to net zero housing through applied research, innovation, and skills development.

This is a full-time, fixed term post for a period of 12 months.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact Dr Dan Bowers (dan.bowers@southwales.ac.uk).

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and

Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.

Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: https://tinyurl.com/PSSatUSW

USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success

through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.

If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.

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