Post-Doctoral Research Fellow: The University of Essex is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow for the School of Life Sciences. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This position is an exciting opportunity to work within the Ecology and Environmental Microbiology Group, focusing on ecological mechanisms related to global change and providing management and policy recommendations.
Designation: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Ecology and Environmental Microbiology
Location: Colchester
Eligibility/Qualification: The successful candidate should hold a relevant doctoral level degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology, or equivalent professional experience. They will be appointed to the post of Senior Research Officer.
Job Description: The researcher in this role will lead research on validating chemical proxies for movement and environmental histories, with a particular focus on hypoxia. Responsibilities include day-to-day data and lab management, fieldwork/sample collections, labwork and method development, data analysis, publication writing, maintaining relationships with project partners, and public outreach. The ideal candidate will have experience in ecology and laboratory work, preferably in fish ecology/physiology, otolith chemistry/sclerochronology, environmental chemistry, fieldwork, and/or geochemistry. They should be confident in problem-solving and organizing this multifaceted project, leading on various aspects of the research.
The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will undertake or manage practical elements of research, including setting up and conducting experiments, conducting fieldwork, analyzing data, and engaging in individual and/or collaborative research activities resulting in internationally excellent publications in line with Research Excellence Framework (REF) criteria.
How to Apply: Please submit your application online, which should include a letter of motivation, CV including a copy of university transcripts, and contact details of two references (reference letters not needed at this stage). Additional details can be found in the attached job pack.
Last Date for Apply: 06 November 2023
Table: Job Details
| Salary | £37,099 per annum |
|---|---|
| Region | School of Life Sciences |
| Employment type | Fixed-term, Full-time |
| Job category/type | Research |
| Job reference | REQ07965 |
| Attachments | REQ07965 Jobpack.pdf |
Additional Information: At the University of Essex, internationalism and diversity are central to our values. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally oriented university welcoming staff and students from all backgrounds. We support cultural diversity through our Global Forum and our Faith Centre on the Colchester campus. Further details, including a full job description and person specification, can be found in the attached job pack. For application assistance or alternative formats, please contact resourcing@essex.ac.uk.
