This full time post is available immediately on a 3.5 year fixed term basis.
Summary of the role
The College of Medicine and Health wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to research exploring the health benefits of Nature Based Solutions through Horizon 2020 funded RECONECT and REGREEN projects. The projects are transdisciplinary and multi-sectoral partnerships of researchers, industrial partners and authorities or agencies focusing on the use of Nature Based Solutions across Europe and China. The post is available immediately for 44 months (c. 3.5 years).
This post will involve a variety of tasks including evidence mapping and synthesis, scoping and assessment of quantitative secondary data availability, application of value transfer methodologies, and qualitative enquiry (including photovoice). The post will also involve the preparation of application for ethical approval, writing of reports and papers and extensive collaboration with project partners. You will work closely with project investigators based at the European Centre for Environment and Human Health, which is part of the College of Medicine and Health, including Drs Ben Wheeler, Rebecca Lovell, Ruth Garside, Conny Guell and Tim Taylor.
About you
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or be nearing completion) or have equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. You will be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of evidence synthesis and of quantitative and qualitative methods so as to contribute to this interdisciplinary project. You will also be able to work collaboratively, have excellent organisational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail, and good verbal and written communications skills. Demonstrable knowledge of, including publications in, the domain of Nature Based Solutions and the linkages between environment and human health is desirable.
You can view the Job Description and Person Specification document here.
The RECONECT project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 776866
The REGREEN project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 821016.
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 2019). 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 fastest growing UK Research University and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework) and 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.
With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, 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.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus' and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
College of Medicine & Health
The College of Medicine and Health encompasses the Medical School, Academy of Nursing and the Department of Allied Health Professions. Since our inception in 2010 as the University of Exeter Medical School, we have seen significant growth and development, and this trajectory is set to continue as we develop new programmes and recruit world-class researchers. Our aim is to improve the health of the South West and beyond, through the development of high quality graduates and world-leading research that has international impact.
Further information
Please contact Dr Ben Wheeler, b.w.wheeler@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.
The College is proud to have a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment and impact to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects. Our Inspiring Stories tell you more about how we support our staff, including through a mentoring programme to help our staff learn from the professional and life experience of colleagues and explore opportunities and actions for career progression.
