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October 14, 2024
Coventry University
Coventry
FULL TIME & OTHER
Research Fellow in Biodiversity and Society
Job Reference
2367
Application Closing Date
03/11/2024
Division, Department
Research Division, Research Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR)
Salary
Competitive starting salary range from £37,099 up to £40,521 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered
Mode
Full Time, 3 Year Fixed Term Contract
Our Mission
Coventry University is a global Education Group that empowers students and communities to transform their lives and society through teaching, learning, research, and enterprise.
An ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through our 18 challenge-led, interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
The Role
The Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR) is looking to recruit a postdoctoral Research Fellow to undertake research and play a lead role in supporting the scientific delivery of the two Horizon Europe funded projects DAISY (Digit Al, technolog Ical and Social innovation mixes enabling transformation for biodiversity and equity) and One STOP (One Biosecurity Systems and Technology for People, Places and Pathways).
Both projects are highly interdisciplinary and require a candidate able to work across social and natural science related topics and with an interest in biological invasions, citizen science, stakeholder involvement, social innovation, nature-society relations and novel digital technologies.
The post holder will be required to assist with setting up and coordinating a living lab in Coventry for testing various invasive species detection and monitoring technologies. The work also involves engagement with local stakeholders and the public in citizen science projects run within the living lab and beyond by project partners across Europe.
This includes organising and facilitation of stakeholder workshops, qualitative research interviews, designing and analysing surveys exploring public awareness and attitudes towards invasive species and their management.
Further tasks include data analysis, policy and behavioural research-based intervention, writing research papers and presenting results at conferences and stakeholder events.
This post is full time fixed term for three years, starting in January 2025.
Qualifications Required
- Ph D or equivalent (where equivalence is having evidence of a submitted thesis by the closing date for applications and award within Probation)
- or professional experience equivalent to a Ph D demonstrating an ability to carry-out independent research.
- Good degree (1st class or 2.1) in an appropriate subject such as Ecology, Geography, Sociology, Biology
Our Successful Candidate
Our ideal candidate will be highly motivated with prior research experience related to ecology, biodiversity and/ or environmental change within a field relevant to DAISY and One STOP.
You will be research sufficient to produce excellent, high-quality publications and to communicate the results of their work to the wider public and demonstrate previous experience of active involvement in research at university level.
The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 38 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
- New Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle To Work scheme
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
Full Job Description & Person Specification
Interviews will be scheduled to take place Friday 15th & Monday 18th November 2024.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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