Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2 weeks ago

Stirling, United Kingdom University of Stirling Full time

**Post Details**
Full time
Fixed term for 24 months

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 06 February 2023.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2119.

**The Post**

The overall research aim of this £1.5 million project is to deliver a rigorous scientific framework for assessing impact of climate change on marine aquaculture using systems thinking and precision-based information. The project is highly interdisciplinary, covering aspects of climate, environmental, biological, and social science, including historical data, research trials, farmers experience and future projections. The research will generate new knowledge, methodologies, models, and tools that will benefit academics, industry, and policymakers in the UK and internationally.

**Description of Duties**
This position will focus on the potential impacts of climate change on salmon aquaculture, and the potential adaptation responses that are, or could be, available.

The main responsibilities of the post holder will be:

- Lead a PESTLE analysis for salmon aquaculture
- Lead the development and use of models (e.g., probabilistic graphical models, Bayesian networks) to explore potential climate change adaptation decisions in salmon aquaculture
- Lead the development of a model to investigate trade-offs between decisions on adaptation strategies
- Work with the project team and partners in Scotland and internationally to collect, collate, process, and analyse a wide range of complex data from diverse sources
- Write and contribute to publications and disseminate research findings using other appropriate media
- Deliver presentations at conferences, project meetings, stakeholder engagement workshops, and other relevant events
- Co-supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects
- Support organisation of project meetings and stakeholder engagement events
- Undertake other appropriate project-related duties as required

**Essential Criteria**
- A PhD in Aquaculture, marine science, or a related field
- Experience modelling complex systems and trade-offs (e.g. using probabilistic graphical models or other approaches)
- Expertise in use of modelling programmes and software (e.g. HUGIN, or equivalent)
- Experience in data acquisition and processing, analysis, and interpretation of complex datasets
- Evidence of working in an interdisciplinary environment
- Evidence of self-motivation and the ability to work independently
- Evidence of being able to work as part of a team
- Excellent time management skills including ability to prioritise workload

**Desirable Criteria**
- Experience in salmon aquaculture
- Experience in climate change research
- Experience working with a range of stakeholders (interviews, surveys, workshops etc)
- Track record of research publications in areas relevant to the post

**Behaviours and Competencies**
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.
- **Managing self and personal skills**
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
- **Delivering excellent service**
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
- **Finding solutions**
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
- **Embracing change**
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
- **Using resources effectively**
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.
- **Engaging with the wider context**
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.
- **Developing self and others**
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.
- **Working together**
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
- **Achieving Results**
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

**About Us** Faculty of Natural Sciences**

The Faculty of Natural Sciences (FNS) encompasses the Divisions of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Computing Science and Mathematics, Psychology and the Institute of Aquaculture. FNS is a

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