Postdoc: Peat Paludiculture Biogeochemistry & Ecology

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Liverpool John Moores University is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Associate for a full-time fixed-term contract of 2 years to undertake applied research on the environmental sustainability of high water-table agriculture.

The role supports the UK Innovate funded Farming Innovation Project and will focus on peat biogeochemistry, biodiversity surveys, and monitoring network efficacy, with collaboration across NGO and commercial partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of project goals and collaborate with project partners (NGO and commercial).
• Design and develop coordinated data collection and monitoring to support reporting milestones.
• Conduct lab work, data analysis and drafting of peer‑reviewed publications and project reports.
• Administrative tasks including purchasing, time-sheet reporting and supervision of research assistants.

Job description

Liverpool John Moores University is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Associate for a full-time fixed-term contract of 2 years to undertake applied research on the environmental sustainability of high water-table agriculture.

The role supports the UK Innovate funded Farming Innovation Project and will focus on peat biogeochemistry, biodiversity surveys, and monitoring network efficacy, with collaboration across NGO and commercial partners.