Research Associate Coral Ecology

1 week ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

**Salary**: £33,966 - £42,978 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

**Closing Date**: 14 February 2024

The Role

The School of Natural and Environmental Sciences is looking to appoint a ful time Postdoctoral Research Associate in the area of coral reef ecology for a fixed term of 33 months in the Group of Dr. James Guest at Newcastle University, as part of his recent CORDAP award entitled “Quantifying and operationalising genetic adaptation for successful coral restoration (CORALADAPT)”.

CORALADAPT is an ambitious project that aims to estimate adaptation of coral heat tolerance for a diversity of reef environments and coral species. The project will also provide detailed guidance on how restoration can be designed to maximise adaptation potential. Thus, we will provide the first blueprint for using restoration to build climate resilience in corals. Outputs will shape national restoration policy in the Philippines and Palau and be communicated globally.

For further information about our research please see the Coralassist Lab website

For more information on the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences Click here

We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

Key Accountabilities
To design, carry out and analyse realistic coral heat stress assays
To carry out selective breeding trials of corals from different taxa
To spend significant periods at remote field sites
To conduct diving and snorkelling field work as well as ex situ aquarium research work
To liaise with the principal investigator to plan, organise and carry out the work programme
To disseminate research results through appropriate media. This will include authoring or co-authoring papers for publication in high-quality academic journals
Represent the research group and disseminate information about its work at national and international events
Contribute to learning and development through the provision of documentation, training and advice
Undertake relevant training and development activities in order to develop an awareness of own professional development needs
Maintain and develop knowledge to keep abreast of the latest and most relevant technologies
Any other duties within the scope and general nature of the grade which may be required

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience conducting realistic long-term heat stress assays on corals
Experience of extensive field work at remote tropical field stations
Experience selectively breeding corals and demonstrated success in rearing selectively bred corals until reproductive maturity
Extensive experience of standard techniques for restoring reefs using coral sexual propagation
Experience of standard DNA extraction techniques with corals

Attributes and Behaviour
Comfortable working both individually and within a team
Capacity for original thought
Enthusiasm and a strong work ethic
Ability to interact with researchers with different cultural backgrounds
Ability to communicate scientific results to a broad or non-specialist audience
Ability and willingness to work in interdisciplinary environments
Well-developed interpersonal communication skills that enable you to engage external and internal stakeholders and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

**Qualifications**:
(Essential)
An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in biology, ecology or marine biology
A Ph.D. in the field of coral reef ecology
Scuba diver with minimum qualification of PADI Divemaster or equivalent

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
**Requisition ID**: 26690

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