Research Assistant / Research Associate in Modelling Greenhouse-Gas Fluxes at Landscape Scales (F...

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university in Cambridge is inviting applications for a Research Associate in the Centre for Landscape Regeneration. The successful candidate will develop sophisticated models to study land management impacts on greenhouse gas fluxes. The role offers a salary range of £37,694 - £46,049 and participation in various departmental activities. A PhD or equivalent experience in relevant fields is required.

Qualifications

• Background in environmental or related sciences is preferred.
• Experience in computer science, mathematics, or engineering will be considered.
• Motivated with a proven track record in delivering project outputs.

Responsibilities

• Extend the model for management interventions and GHG fluxes.
• Work with in situ observations across CLR landscapes.
• Develop models on the Cambridge High Performance Computing facility.

Skills

Simulation modelling

Communication of results

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Education

PhD or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a Research Associate position to work as part of the flagship Centre for Landscape Regeneration (CLR).

The CLR is an ambitious programme of research that aims to provide the knowledge and tools needed to regenerate the British countryside using cost-effective nature-based solutions. The power of ecosystems will be harnessed to provide broad societal benefits including biodiversity recovery and climate mitigation and adaptation. The post holder will work closely with Prof. Andrew Friend and the wider CLR team. They will also have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of CLR, departmental, and University activities, including seminars, teaching, and interactions with a range of research groups.

The successful candidate will make a key contribution to the assessment of how alternative land management practices impact greenhouse-gas fluxes through the development and application of sophisticated modelling tools. The work will involve model development on the Cambridge High Performance Computing facility, where the current code is implemented.

Responsibilities

• Extend the model to treat different management interventions, peat growth and decay, and interactions with horizontal water flows.
• Underpin work with in situ observations of GHG fluxes and hydrological information made by other members of the CLR team across the three CLR landscapes, including partners at the UK CEH.
• Contribute to model development on the Cambridge High Performance Computing facility.

Qualifications and experience

• Background in simulation modelling and a proven ability to communicate results.
• PhD (or will soon obtain) or equivalent experience.
• Candidates with a background in environmental or related sciences are particularly encouraged, but applications from those with other numerical backgrounds such as computer science, mathematics (pure or applied), or engineering will also be considered.
• Highly motivated with excellent time management and a proven track record in delivering project outputs; experience of effective interdisciplinary team working is desired.

Salary and terms

Salary Ranges: Research Associate: £37,694 - £46,049 (Grade 7). Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 - £34,610) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of PhD award.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 January 2027 in the first instance.

How to apply

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you have any questions on the application process and/or the role, please email Mrs Alessandra Uomo, HR Coordinator, at [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 19 October 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place in Cambridge on w/c 03 November 2025.

Please quote reference LC47349 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.