Research Associate

6 months ago

Lancaster, United Kingdom Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Full time

Salary - £36,245 - £38,463

Permanent and Full Time (37 hours per week)

Mainly site or fieldwork based, with occasional opportunities to work from home

UKCEH is looking for an experienced Soil and Ecosystem Scientist to join our 600-strong team, contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data, insights and solutions that researchers, businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.

Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.

As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:
- 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days after five years- 10% employer pension contribution- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave- 24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues plus access to our trained Welfare Officers- Flexible working opportunities

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Soil and Ecosystem Scientist to join our rapidly expanding, energetic and vibrant

Plant-Soil Interactions Group
- You will contribute to research addressing how land use and management, can contribute to the mitigation and capture of greenhouse gases to help reduce future climate change. In this role you will generate a deeper understanding around how the exchange of carbon between plants, soil and the atmosphere interact with climate and land use.

This role will contribute to several net zero focussed projects, feeding into research funded by UKRI, UK government and industry. You will lead and contribute to field and laboratory biogeochemistry as well as leading on data synthesis for peer-reviewed publications.

Examples of current project work includes:

- Perennial Biomass Crops for GGR
- Reverse Coal
- GGR Peat
- LockedUP
- AgZero+
- GGR Rockdust

As an organisation we are passionate about developing our staff. This role includes a 3-year training program. Offering you the opportunity to gain additional training and development, which runs parallel with the delivery of your work. This could be, for example, developing skills in eddy covariance to better understand land-atmosphere carbon exchange.

You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.

Your main responsibilities will include:
- Designing and implementing field and laboratory experiments to address questions about climate, land use change and terrestrial biogeochemical cycles- Delivery of GHG/Carbon flux measurements (e.g., GHG chambers, soil coring, eddy covariance)- Compilation and statistical analysis of arising data from field/lab observations and experiments- Publication and presentation of results in high impact journals and conferences- Collaboration with researchers and stakeholders in the UK and internationally

For the role of Soil and Ecosystem Scientist, we’re looking for somebody who has:
- A PhD in biogeochemistry or environmental/physical sciences, with a multidisciplinary approach- Knowledge and understanding of ecosystem processes controlling the exchange of carbon and GHG’s between the land and the atmosphere- Knowledge and/or experience of eddy covariance techniques with an aptitude to develop technical skills through training- Experience in statistical methods for data analysis and handling, using R or similar- Experience of plant and soil biogeochemical analyses- A track record of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals consistent with career stage- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with an inclusive and collaborative approach- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail- A full UK or equivalent (manual) driving licence to access remote field sites - please confirm on your CV

Desirable skills:
- Knowledge or experience of process based GHG models or life cycle GHG accounting tools- Awareness of Measurement, Verification and Reporting (MRV) frameworks for GHG accounting

If we’ve just described you, we’d love to meet. If you would like to make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Niall McNamara via

for more information.

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