Postdoctoral Research Officer

Applications are invited for a fixed-term, full-time Postdoctoral Research Officer in the field of insect evolutionary ecology and their responses to invasive species working in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences at Bangor University. The successful applicant will join a thriving and diverse community of scholars undertaking world-leading research in evolutionary ecology and ecological genomics.

Duties will include: extensive fieldwork quantifying herbivory; collecting and identifying insects found on Rhododendron ponticum; preparation of samples for DNA extraction and sequencing; lab experiments using insect systems; analysis of genomic data; liaising with local stakeholders and landowners; attending meetings with funders and conferences to disseminate results; and the preparation of manuscripts for publications.

Candidates should possess a PhD (or be near completion) in evolutionary ecology or ecological genetics, or a related discipline, preferably with expertise in plant-insect interactions and the analysis of genomic datasets.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence on 1^st July 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, and the post is available until 30^th June 2028.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.  

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis. 

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website (by clicking on the 'Apply' button above). However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865. 

This job is part of an Advanced Research + Invention Agency-funded project. 

Closing date for applications: 05 June 2026 

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Dr Benjamin Jarrett, Lecturer, b.jarrett@bangor.ac.uk 

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