Postdoctoral Research Associate/Fellow

Faculty of Environment, Science & Economy

This full-time post is available immediately for a period of 2 years.

The Faculty wishes to recruit a post at either Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Postdoctoral Research Associate levels to undertake research in the economics of biodiversity, climate and natural resources. This position will support the work of Professor Ben Groom, the Dragon Capital Chair in Biodiversity Economics, which is in the Land, Environment, Economics and Policy (LEEP) Institute at the University of Exeter Business School.

About you

• Using spatial and temporal data to analyse land-use change, including the simultaneous loss and gain of terrestrial habitat, focussing on those areas of importance for biodiversity and ecosystem conservation and which are under threat: e.g. tropical rainforests under threat from development from agriculture, logging or other economic activities;
• Perform research into habitat and ecosystem regeneration and restoration in light of the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030);
• A good understanding of micro-economic theory, welfare economics and econometric methods.
• Strong background in applied micro-econometrics;
• Experience applying econometric methods to economic and environmental problems;
• Knowledge of STATA, R, Python and/or other relevant programming skills for undertaking applied analysis (e.g. machine learning) and handling large geographical or other data sets using GIS or related tools;
• Grounding in applied economics (theory and empirics) and environmental and resource economics or related discipline;
• An ability to work with interdisciplinary teams on issues concerning the environment, natural capital, ecosystem services and biodiversity. 

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role at both levels.

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.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Further information

Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Professor Ben Groom: b.d.groom@exeter.ac.uk.

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