Location: | Aberdeen |
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Salary: | £35,333 to £42,155 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 30th January 2023 |
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Closes: | 13th February 2023 |
Job Ref: | SBS131R |
An enthusiastic and motivated postdoctoral Research Fellow is sought to join the Environmental Modelling team within the School of Biological Sciences to explore the impacts, trade-offs, and synergies of forest management scenarios in Europe.
The ideal candidate will have direct experience applying mathematical models, good programming skills, and interest in applying those skills to identify and test novel holistic soil management practices that will help to mitigate climate change, adapt forests to cope with climate change, and sustain provision of various ecosystem services essential for human livelihoods and wellbeing.
The fellow will join Dr Marta Dondini and a wider strong team of PIs, postdocs and postgraduate students working in the Environmental modelling group; the fellow will also have the opportunity to collaborate with a number of leading groups in this research field, and with several other project partners, providing a good opportunity for networking across Europe.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 6, £35,333 - £42,155 with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Peter Smith, e-mail: pete.smith@abdn.ac.uk
Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: SBS131R
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 13 February 2023
The School of Biological Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
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