Back to search results

Research Associate/Fellow

University of Nottingham

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £28,762 to £43,414
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 29th March 2023
Closes: 25th April 2023
Job Ref: SOC118323

We invite applications for a full time 30-month postdoctoral research position starting 1st of April 2023 or soon thereafter. 

We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral scientist with remote sensing/geospatial analysis expertise and the passion to make a difference for the future of world’s biodiversity.  

You will join a multi-disciplinary research team on the Natural Environmental Research Council (NERC) and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded project ‘Understanding the economics of biodiversity’ (http://gotw.nerc.ac.uk/list_full.asp?pcode=NE%2FX00208X%2F1). The role holder will work alongside the team and in particular support the delivery of remote sensing and geospatial analysis for biodiversity assessments across two UK sites – Attenborough Nature Reserve and the iconic KNEPP rewilding site. 

You will also participate in a ‘co-ordination function’ across the NERC–ESRC Economics of Biodiversity Research Projects, which will include joining a network of researchers to developing publications bringing together research across all NERC/ESRC funded projects on the topic ‘Economics of Biodiversity’ (http://gotw.nerc.ac.uk/list_them.asp?them=Econ+Biodiversity). 

A PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline and a strong understanding of geospatial analysis techniques, programming skills (R and/or Python) and environmental remote sensing (space-borne and/or UAV) approaches or submission of such a PhD are essential requirements. A proven track record in publishing in highly ranked journals and knowledge of and/or experience in in situ remote sensing approaches and/or acoustic monitoring of biodiversity would be an advantage.   

Candidates should apply with a CV and cover letter stating what you would bring to the project as well as contact details of 3 referees.

We positively encourage applications from members of groups who are currently under-represented in the department, including women and people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. 

This position is offered on a fixed term contract for 2 years and 6 months. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours per week). Job share arrangements may be considered. Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to both, Dr Richard Field (richard.field@nottingham.ac.uk) and Dr Franziska Schrodt (franziska.schrodt1@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.

Further details:

View Additional Information (this will open a new window)

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

We value your feedback on the quality of our adverts. If you have a comment to make about the overall quality of this advert, or its categorisation then please send us your feedback
Advert information

Type / Role:

Subject Area(s):

Location(s):

Job tools
 

PhD Alert Created

Job Alert Created

Your PhD alert has been successfully created for this search.

Your job alert has been successfully created for this search.

Ok Ok

PhD Alert Created

Job Alert Created

Your PhD alert has been successfully created for this search.

Your job alert has been successfully created for this search.

Manage your job alerts Manage your job alerts

Account Verification Missing

In order to create multiple job alerts, you must first verify your email address to complete your account creation

Request verification email Request verification email

jobs.ac.uk Account Required

In order to create multiple alerts, you must create a jobs.ac.uk jobseeker account

Create Account Create Account

Alert Creation Failed

Unfortunately, your account is currently blocked. Please login to unblock your account.

Email Address Blocked

We received a delivery failure message when attempting to send you an email and therefore your email address has been blocked. You will not receive job alerts until your email address is unblocked. To do so, please choose from one of the two options below.

Max Alerts Reached

A maximum of 5 Job Alerts can be created against your account. Please remove an existing alert in order to create this new Job Alert

Manage your job alerts Manage your job alerts

Creation Failed

Unfortunately, your alert was not created at this time. Please try again.

Ok Ok

Create PhD Alert

Create Job Alert

When you create this PhD alert we will email you a selection of PhDs matching your criteria.When you create this job alert we will email you a selection of jobs matching your criteria. Our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy apply to this service. Any personal data you provide in setting up this alert is processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice

Create PhD Alert

Create Job Alert

When you create this PhD alert we will email you a selection of PhDs matching your criteria.When you create this job alert we will email you a selection of jobs matching your criteria. Our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy apply to this service. Any personal data you provide in setting up this alert is processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice

 
 
More jobs from University of Nottingham

Show all jobs for this employer …

More jobs like this
Join in and follow us

Browser Upgrade Recommended

jobs.ac.uk has been optimised for the latest browsers.

For the best user experience, we recommend viewing jobs.ac.uk on one of the following:

Google Chrome Firefox Microsoft Edge