Research Fellow

About us

The Global Biodiversity Change research group undertakes cutting-edge research into changes in global biodiversity driven by land-use change and climate change, and the consequences of biodiversity changes for ecosystems and human societies. Our research involves combining 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 high priority on staff wellbeing and belonging (https://bit.ly/GBCGroupPrinciples). Our group 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 here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/biosciences

About the role

This position involves analysing the responses of pollinator species to interactive effects of land use, agricultural intensification and climate change, using new and existing collations of biodiversity data and advanced statistical analysis. The research will also involve assessing the link between changes in pollinator biodiversity and wild plant and crop plant productivity and will be written up as scientific papers and presented at national/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 is a collaboration between the Centre for Biodiversity & Environment Research and the Institute of Global Health at UCL; the appointed post-doc will be working in close collaboration with a post-doc in the Institute for Global Health.

This is a fixed-term role until 23^rd April 2029, in the first instance.

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About you

You 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 expected to have excellent communication skills, with evidence of oral presentation of scientific results at conferences or similar.

What we offer

The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please 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. Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

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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