Postdoctoral Research Fellow
1 week ago
Faculty of Environment, Science & Economy
The Faculty wishes to recruit a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow on a fixed term basis until the 1st of October 2026 to work at the nexus of climate science, society and policy in which their scientific expertise has immediate impact on millions of lives around the planet.
The post
This two-year position is supported by the science and operations team at Arctic Basecamp, as well as by adjunct support from other consortium members, including Aroha Geneva, Deloitte South Africa, and our international advisory board.
This Wellcome Trust funded research project has started the 1st of March 2024 and the post- doctoral position will ideally commence as soon as possible.
The successful applicant will: Direct research on polar tipping points, including impacts on global health systems; Develop mathematical modelling and climate change risk indices; Support outreach plans.
About you
The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; conduct critical scientific research and promote transdisciplinary collaboration between other grant partners to deliver specific deliverables; contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, co-ordinate the work of others and some execute managerial tasks as required.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.
What we can offer you
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
- Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Further Information
For further information please contact Professor Gail Whiteman, e-mail G.Whiteman@exeter.ac.uk.
The starting salary will be from £41,732 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.
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