Postdoctoral Research Associate in Landscape-natural Capital Accounting and Biodiversity Reporting
The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Institution
- The University of Edinburgh
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Subject area
- Environment & Earth Sciences
- Salary
- GBP 41064.00–48822.00 YEAR
- Location
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Full Time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: 20th November 2027
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The opportunity:
Advance urban and landscape-scale natural capital accounting and biodiversity reporting methods through action research in Scotland.
We are looking for an interdisciplinary researcher with knowledge and experience in natural capital or ecosystem accounting to work within the Centre for Sustainable Forests and Landscapes on the Horizon Europe funded CircHive project until November 2027 to develop and new natural capital accounting methodologies to support urban and rural natural capital and biodiversity reporting. The post holder will co-develop and test natural capital accounts with the University of Edinburgh Forest and Peatland (FPP) landscape restoration project and the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) to deliver useful and usable approaches to support decision-making.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Experience in applying natural capital concepts
- Experience using a range of data analysis methods
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly, orally and in writing
- Experience of working collaboratively in large, diverse teams
- PhD, or equivalent professional experience relevant to the role
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