Biogeochemistry Research Fellow: Immunised Trees & Drought

The University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Birmingham is seeking a Biogeochemistry Research Fellow to assess how nutrient variation and drought influence immunised and non-immunised oak seedlings. The role is based in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Edgbaston, Birmingham, and sits on the IMPULSA project funded by ARIA.

You will conduct experiments in the Advanced Wolfson Glasshouses under various treatments. Responsibilities include planning day-to-day activities, analysing results, publishing key

Qualifications

• PhD in Environmental Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results.
• Communicate research findings at meetings and conferences.
• Contribute to developing funding bids.
• Plan and undertake research on nutrient and drought stress in immunised tree seedlings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Modeling techniques

Project planning

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Environmental Science

Job description

The University of Birmingham is seeking a Biogeochemistry Research Fellow to assess how nutrient variation and drought influence immunised and non-immunised oak seedlings. The role is based in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, Edgbaston, Birmingham, and sits on the IMPULSA project funded by ARIA.

You will conduct experiments in the Advanced Wolfson Glasshouses under various treatments. Responsibilities include planning day-to-day activities, analysing results, publishing key