Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Mining Ecology)

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Contact: Dave Hodgson, d.j.hodgson@exeter.ac.uk

This full-time post is available from April 2026 on a fixed term basis until July 2028

The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit an Innovation Fellow in Mining Ecology to participate in the Critical Minerals Challenge Centre –Accelerating the Green Economy. The UKRI-funded post is available from 1 April 2026 to 31 July 2028. The successful applicant will carry out applied and fundamental ecological research relating to the biodiversity associated with a variety of exploration and mining sites and technologies, working collaboratively with researchers from a wide range of other disciplines, industry and regional government.

The post will include developing further projects with industry partners, publishing primary research findings via collaborative peer-reviewed outputs; translating research findings into educational materials and delivering executive and public education on nature-positive mining and mineral extraction

About you

We are looking for an Innovation Fellow with interest and experience in the ecology and biodiversity of human-impacted ecosystems and wish to develop primary research and knowledge using new technologies for the monitoring of biodiversity. The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will ideally be a nationally recognised authority in a related subject area and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.

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

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 Cornwall

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 & 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment. 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) & as a Disability Confident employer.

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

Further information

For further information please contact Dave Hodgson, d.j.hodgson@exeter.ac.uk

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