College of Life and Environmental Sciences
This new full-time post is available from 1st June 2022 on a fixed term basis until 31st December 2023.
Summary of the role
The College wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate with Prof. Gallego-Sala and Prof Charman on the NERC funded project “ICAAP: Increased Carbon Accumulation in Arctic Peatlands” project to further strengthen the on-going work addressing the key question: will Arctic peatland become a carbon source or sink in the future? And more generally, in understanding interactions between climate and high-latitude peatland carbon dynamics. This a NERC funded post.
About you
The successful applicant will be able to achieve project objectives, present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information orally, in writing and electronically, and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies. They will also make presentations at conferences and other events.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (in soil science, ecology, peatland science, carbon cycle science), be near completion, or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. They will be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline to work within the project and of research methods and techniques (carbon analysis, dating of sediments, etc.), as well as of statistical analysis to work within established research programmes. Applicants will have knowledge and skills relevant to at least two of the following: carbon cycle, terrestrial arctic/polar science, paleo-environmental science. Some understanding of remote sensing and/or modelling would be helpful.
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The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. 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), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
One of the most successful Geography departments in the UK, Geography is ranked 7th in the UK for research, top 20 in the world, and 4th in the UK for research in Earth and Environmental Sciences. It is represented across both the Streatham and Penryn campuses. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), we were ranked 7th in the UK for research and 3rd for research power in Geography and Environmental Studies and 4th in the UK for research in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences.
Geography in Streatham boasts many experimental and analytical laboratories for physical geography (radiometry; palynology; luminescence spectrometry; soil, sediment and water analysis). It also offers the £3.7 million Sediment Research Facility, funded by the Science Research Investment Fund, which provides additional laboratories, experimental facilities (flumes and rainfall simulators), and a wide range of state of the art analytical equipment.
Further information
Please contact Professor Angela Gallego-Sala, A.Gallego-Sala@exeter.ac.uk
We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
This role may be subject to additional background screening.
