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Overview

Air Hub is an EPSRC Micro-network plus aiming to build research capacity to understand what is in particulate matter (PM2.5) inside, what its health impacts are, and what we should do about it. Although we know that PM2. 5 is a significant contributor to ill health, we know little about the constituents (and therefore toxicology) of particulate matter in our buildings. The network will run for two years with a series of online and in-person workshops, sandpits and pilot studies. In this role you will be responsible for the pilot studies in the first year which will include air sampling in homes undergoing retrofit work. The aim of this work is to understand the constituents of particulate matter inside in order to interpret it’s impact on health. The pilots will be trialling measurement methods, and you will be responsible for developing and reporting on the methods. This will require liaising with the Project Lead and wider leadership team. You will work closer with Doncaster City Councils Health Determinants Hub where you will spend one day a week learning about their wider work and developing ideas for future research. Alongside your pilot work you will be expected to engage in the other network activities as required, in particular supporting workshops, contributing to their write up and engaging with the co-design group who meet monthly.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Plan, design and develop air quality pilot studies in conjunction with the leadership team and our project partners.
• Undertake indoor air sampling and analysis
• Work with Doncaster Health Determinants Hub to understand and report on the public health challenges facing the public sector
• Engage with the co-design sessions and liaise with the co-design team
• Liaise with the wider network and engage with workshops and other events. In-particular taking a leading role in the running of the ‘Early career online coffee’ events.
• Prepare reports, documents, papers as required
• Contribute to promoting the network through social media and other means.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place on Sept 25th 2025. This will consist of an interview and a presentation. We plan to let candidates know if they have progressed to the selection stage on the week commencing Sept 8th 2025. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact MAC recruitment on mac-recruitment@sheffield.ac.uk.

Our vision and strategic plan

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What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

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