Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Invasion Ecology)

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leeds is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow specialized in Invasion Ecology. This role focuses on developing innovative methodologies to analyze invasive species impacts, combining laboratory and field research to address global ecological challenges. The successful candidate will work in an international context, conducting fieldwork in diverse ecosystems while receiving robust support through a generous benefits package.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with 14.5% employer contribution

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Personal Development opportunities

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Established background in freshwater invasion ecology.
• Experience coordinating international fieldwork.
• Desirable expertise in large-scale experimental design in aquatic labs.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable methodologies to understand biological invasions.
• Conduct laboratory, field, and modelling analyses.
• Manage and design fieldwork campaigns in varied environments.

Skills

Invasion Ecology

Eco-evolutionary Dynamics

Laboratory Research

Field Campaign Design

Stable Isotope Analysis

Education

PhD in Ecology or related field

Job description

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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Invasion Ecology), Leeds

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University of Leeds

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Invasion Ecology)

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in freshwater invasion ecology? Do you want to further your career at one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities?

Biological invasions are a key driver of global change, causing ecosystem change, biodiversity loss, and economic burden. Understanding factors that influence the impact of invasive species is a global research priority. Current methods have limitations due to geographic and invasion stage variability. This project aims to develop scalable, trait-based methodologies to better understand, predict, and manage biological invasions, as part of a Future Leaders Fellowship.

This role requires laboratory, field, and modelling approaches to analyze the complexity of invasive species impacts. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing lab and field campaigns in freshwater systems, with knowledge of eco-evolutionary dynamics, invasion ecology, and freshwater climate change. Fieldwork may be conducted abroad in countries such as South Africa, Canada, Zambia, Turkey, or Indonesia for up to four weeks. Experience in coordinating international fieldwork and expertise in stable isotope analysis or large-scale experimental design in aquatic labs are desirable.

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays (total 42 days annually)
• Generous pension scheme with 14.5% employer contribution
• Health and Wellbeing benefits, including discounted gym memberships and access to campus facilities
• Personal Development opportunities through courses and training
• Additional benefits such as on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes