Research Fellow

About us

The Global Biodiversity Change research group undertakes cutting-edge research into changes in global biodiversity driven by land-use and climate change, and the consequences of biodiversity changes for ecosystems and human societies. Our research combines large-scale databases of biodiversity with advanced statistical data analysis and simulation modelling. Our research group strives for excellence in science, whilst providing an inclusive environment that places a high priority on staff wellbeing and belonging (https://bit.ly/GBCGroupPrinciples). The centre is part of the wider Department of Genetics, Evolution & Environment and the Division of Biosciences at UCL, which consist of hundreds of leading academic researchers.

Further information can be found on our website https://www.ucl.ac.uk/biosciences

About the role

This position involves investigation of the impact of interactive effects of climate change and land use on the biodiversity of invertebrate and vertebrate animals globally, using advanced statistical analysis based on existing and new collations of biodiversity data. It will also involve the development of future projections of biodiversity change using simulation models of species' range shift. Research will be written up as scientific papers and presented at national and international conferences. The role will also involve a small amount of assisting with the administration of the project, such as helping to organize project meetings and fulfilling annual project reporting requirements. The project to which this position contributes is a collaboration between UCL, the University of Northumbria and Durham University.

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About you

The successful candidate will have experience of conducting robust scientific research in the fields of biodiversity or ecology more generally, and a track record of publishing scientific results in peer-reviewed journals. You must hold (or be close to obtaining) a PhD in biodiversity, ecology or a related field. You will have experience of statistical data analysis in R and the use of coding to automate analysis. You are also expected to have excellent communication skills, with evidence of oral presentation of scientific results at conferences or similar. You will need to be able to work independently as well as part of a small team of researchers, and to manage collaboration between the three institutions.

What we offer

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies-advice/ways-working to find out more.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our division holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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