Postdoctoral Research Officer in Environmental

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Committed To Equal Opportunities

Overview
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The School of Natural Sciences conducts world-leading research and teaching across a diverse range of topics including zoology, biology, forestry, geography, agriculture and conservation. With Bangor University being based in stunning North Wales the school is the obvious choice for students and researchers interested in the natural world and environment. Alongside having the forests and mountains of Snowdonia, and the cliffs and sandy beaches of Anglesey on our doorstep, the School of Natural Sciences also boasts cutting-edge laboratories and analysis equipment, a botanic garden, research farm, animal care facilities, aquariums, growth rooms and greenhouses, and a natural history museum.

The Project

The successful applicant will be based in the School of Natural Sciences at Bangor University and suitable IT equipment will be provided. The majority of the molecular laboratory work will be performed in newly refurbished laboratories within the Brambell Building located on the main campus.

Purpose of the Job

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**Responsibilities**:

- Design and implementation of high quality research experiments in the laboratory and field (e.g. those looking at nutrient and carbon dynamics in the plant-soil-microbial system).- Maintain excellent records of research activities.- To help PhD students with the design and implementation of experiments and the dissemination of best practice.- To write high quality journal papers, preferably as first author.- Contribute to the delivery of impact from the wider research group.- Work closely with Prof Davey Jones to discuss and deliver new research ideas.Other

**Responsibilities**:

- The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.- The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.- The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/her self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.- The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.- Promoting their research at UK and international conferences.Person Specification
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Essential
- A PhD (or be near completion) in an area such as Environmental Science, Soil Science, Plant Science, Agronomy, Microbiology, Agricultural Science, Crop Science, and/or a related field.- Previous use of advanced techniques and approaches to study plant-soil-microbial processes.- Previous experience of studying nutrient cycling in laboratory and/or field environments.- Statistical knowledge for the analysis of complex datasets (e.g. using the R programming language).- Strong publication track record in international peer-reviewed journals. This is evidenced by papers in Q1 journals and associated citation metrics.Desirable
- Prior expertise in molecular techniques (e.g. qPCR) to determine the composition and activity of microbial communities.- Use of radio or stable isotopic tracers to study the behaviour of plant, microbial and/or soil ecosystems.- Experience/Knowledge_

Essential
- Strong background in the undertaking cutting-edge research in the field of environmental science.- Experience in working as part of a wider group and in the supervision of technical support staff or postgraduate students.- Good general computing competency.- statistical skills including general statistical methods- Good presentation skills.Desirable
- Previous line management expertise (training will be provided).- Ability to work as part of a multi-lingual and multi-cultural team.- Experience of working with the wider community (policymakers, regulators etc).- Personal Qualities_

Essential
- The ability to work independently to deadlines, and to take responsibility for research outcomes.- Strong motivation for undertaking research.- Experience in working as a team member as and when required.- Good time-management skills, and ability to maximise personal research output.- Good interpersonal and communication skills, including willingness to coordinate with others and the ability to work as part of a team.- Good organisational skills in relation to research at the bench and report writing.- Appreciation of the importance of Health and Safety at work.-
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Desirable
- The applicant preferably needs to hold a UK driving licence to allow visits to field sitesGeneral

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