Postdoctoral Fellow: Paludiculture & Peat Biogeochemistry

Liverpool John Moores University; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Liverpool John Moores University is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to lead applied research on environmental sustainability of high water-table agriculture as part of the FIP project. The role focuses on peat biogeochemistry, biodiversity surveys, and evaluating automated monitoring in a dynamic industry-led setting.

You will collaborate with LJMU’s peat research team and external partners, contribute to reports, publications, and engagement activities, and manage aspects of project

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required or expected.
• Experience with biogeochemistry, peatlands or paludiculture is desirable.
• Strong data analysis and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project goals with industry partners and LJMU teams.
• Develop monitoring schemes for GHG emissions, soil and water chemistry.
• Conduct lab work, data analysis and draft peer-reviewed papers and project reports.
• Support procurement, time sheet reporting and supervise research assistants.
• Engage with project partners and wider stakeholders to meet commercial deliverables.

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Liverpool John Moores University is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to lead applied research on environmental sustainability of high water-table agriculture as part of the FIP project. The role focuses on peat biogeochemistry, biodiversity surveys, and evaluating automated monitoring in a dynamic industry-led setting.

You will collaborate with LJMU’s peat research team and external partners, contribute to reports, publications, and engagement activities, and manage aspects of project