Postdoctoral Researcher in Invasion Ecology

4 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

Postdoctoral Researcher in Invasion Ecology

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team in the field of invasion ecology. The successful candidate will have a strong background in freshwater invasion ecology and a proven track record of designing and performing lab and field campaigns.

The postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for conducting laboratory, field, and modeling approaches to untangle the complexity and context dependency of invasive species ecological impact. The candidate must have experience in designing and performing lab and field campaigns in freshwater systems and have excellent knowledge of eco-evolutionary dynamics, invasion ecology, and freshwater climate change.

The project will involve laboratory, field, and modeling approaches to develop trait-based and scalable methodologies to better understand, predict, manage, and prevent negative effects of biological invasions. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with a team of researchers and contribute to the development of new methods and tools for invasion ecology.

We offer a competitive salary, 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom, a generous pension scheme, and access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and conduct laboratory, field, and modeling approaches to investigate the ecological impact of invasive species
  • Develop and implement trait-based and scalable methodologies to better understand, predict, manage, and prevent negative effects of biological invasions
  • Contribute to the development of new methods and tools for invasion ecology
  • Collaborate with a team of researchers to achieve project goals

Requirements:

  • PhD in a relevant field (e.g. ecology, biology, environmental science)
  • Strong background in freshwater invasion ecology
  • Experience in designing and performing lab and field campaigns in freshwater systems
  • Excellent knowledge of eco-evolutionary dynamics, invasion ecology, and freshwater climate change
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team


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