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Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Exeter - Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Location: Exeter
Salary: From £32,982 per annum on Grade E, depending on qualifications and experience.
Hours: Full Time, Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 28th September 2023
Closes: 18th October 2023
Job Ref: P88980

This full-time UKRI funded post is available from 1st December 2023 to 30th November 2025 on a fixed-term basis. We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours.

The Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Dr. Mark Robinson in relation to the Biodiversity and the Legacy of Anthropogenic Disturbance on Environments in the Neotropics project.

The successful applicant will conduct spatial analysis and modelling of project data.

You will conduct spatial analysis and modelling of proxy data, including Lidar, archaeological, palaeoecological, ecological, and palaeoclimate data to categorise the biogeophysical and archaeological landscape to identify target locations for field sampling and develop models of vegetation and anthropogenic disturbance through time; writing up research for publication; liaising with the wider international project team; presenting research at international and project meetings.

About you
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.

Applicants will have proficiency in manipulating remote sensing data, use of GIS platforms, experience working with earth observation time-series data, and an understanding of forest ecology.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

What we can offer you

  • Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research.
  • Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly.
  • An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development.
  • Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career.
  • A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy.
  • A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

For further information please contact Dr. Mark Robinson, e-mail m.robinson2@exeter.ac.uk.

The closing date for completed applications is 18/10/2023. Interviews are expected to take place shortly after.

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