Research Assistant in Biodiversity Science

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom UCL Eastman Dental Institute Full time

About the role

The main purpose of this position is to contribute to analyses of the impact of climate change on insect biodiversity globally.

The successful candidate will develop analyses of the impact of climate change on insect biodiversity, under the instruction of Tim Newbold and other members of his research group, write up the results as a manuscript for submission to a scientific journal, present the findings to the research group, wider project team, and external scientists, and undertake other research tasks as required.

This role is an open-ended contract with a funding end date of 13th May in the first instance. Please note that salary is £37, per annum.

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Tim Newbold at . If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Biosciences staffing at .

About you

The successful candidate will be a motivated and independent researcher, with experience of conducting statistical analyses, preferably in the R platform. You will be expected to produce rigorous analyses of the impact of climate change on insect biodiversity, of a quality suitable for publication in an international scientific journal. You will also be expected to present results of the analyses to fellow research-group members at UCL, and to the wider research project team.

You must have a degree (preferably at masters level) in biology, ecology, or relevant subject area and proven knowledge of biodiversity research.

Experience in statistical analysis is also essential.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan and expenses
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance



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