Post-doctoral Research Associate in Global Change Ecology

Northumbria University; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in the UK is seeking a PhD researcher to support a critical project on biodiversity and climate interactions. This role involves collaboration with top scientists from multiple universities and offers a fixed-term position for 27 months. Candidates should have a PhD in Ecology or a related field and possess knowledge of global change and ecological modelling. The position is based in the North East of England and provides flexibility in working hours and locations.

Benefits

Excellent pension schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a PhD in Ecology or an allied discipline.
• Demonstrable knowledge of global change and ecological modelling is required.
• Experience with microclimates and statistical modelling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a new UKRI research project on biodiversity.
• Collaborate with leading scientists across multiple institutions.
• Facilitate high levels of collaboration within the research team.

Skills

Knowledge of global change

Microclimates

Ecological modelling

Statistical modelling

Education

PhD in Ecology or allied discipline

Job description

Overview

The post holder will support the delivery of a new UKRI Natural Environment Research Council project entitled: 'Understanding how land-use-climate interactions restructure terrestrial biodiversity to develop a new generation of global biodiversity models', commencing in early Autumn 2025.

This Research Project is being delivered within the fast-growing School of Geography and Natural Sciences, within the Faculty of Science and Environment at Northumbria University. Home to a number of successful research clusters around the natural environment theme, including the Ecology, Conservation & Society Research Group, the School also spans the spectrum of geographical and environmental research, offering superb opportunities for working across disciplines.

For further information see the role description.

This is a fixed term position for 27 months.

About the Team

The post holder will be supervised by Dr Andrew Suggitt, Assistant Professor in Ecology, and Co-Investigator for the research project. The role forms part of a wider project team of leading scientists based at University College London (Principal Investigator: Prof Tim Newbold) and Durham University (Co-Investigator: Dr Rebecca Senior) working to address the biodiversity and climate crises. The project has been specifically designed to facilitate a high level of collaboration between the research team at all institutions, sharing knowledge, expertise, data, and findings.

About You

Applicants should hold a PhD in Ecology or allied discipline, and have demonstrable knowledge of global change, microclimates, and ecological or statistical modelling.

Further information about the requirements of the role is available in the person specification.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Andrew Suggitt [e-mail]

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now'. Your application should include a 1-2 page covering letter and a 2 page CV.

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