Postdoctoral Research Fellow

This new full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis for 36 months.

We are looking to recruit a Research Fellow in Climate and Health to join the recently launched Centre for Net Positive Health and Climate Solutions (Net Positive Centre). The post is available immediately for three years (36 months). This post will be based in the Mathematics and Statistics department on Streatham campus at the University of Exeter. They will work in the Weather and Climate research group supervised by Profs Mat Collins and Peter Cox.

The Net+ Centre launched on 1^st of October 2024 and is a five-year research centre funded by UKRI. It is led by the University of Exeter alongside core partners at the UK Health Security Agency, National Trust and Forest Research (and many other partners across sectors). The key aim of the Net+ Centre is to establish interdisciplinary research projects and partnerships that will deliver impactful research on climate change and health.  

This Research Fellow will focus on mathematical, statistical and modelling projects related to the Net+ Centre aims. The Research Fellow will work on various projects during the funded period, including collaboration with other researchers/partners across the Centre. Examples might include heat-health, vector-borne diseases and constraining future projections.

This role will offer opportunities for academic publications as well as the chance for real-world impact. The role will suit a strong climate scientist or similar researcher, preferably with experience of working in an interdisciplinary research context. Expertise in climate modelling, health data science, or related areas is beneficial but not essential.

The post is part of the Centre for Net Positive Health and Climate Solutions, funded by UKRI through its Securing better health, ageing and wellbeing strategic theme [grant number ES/Z504245/1]. 

About you

This role will suit a researcher with strong technical skills in mathematics and statistics and an interest in applied research. The successful applicant will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a relevant field of study (e.g. mathematics, physics, statistics data science, AI, machine learning). They will be motivated to solve problems related to the environment, health and climate. They will enjoy collaboration and working with partners to complete impact-focused research projects.

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 Devon

The University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

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