Senior Research Associate – Marine biodiversity and Recovery Dynamics
Lancaster University, United Kingdom
- Institution
- Lancaster University
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- Research Assistant
- Subject area
- Environment & Earth Sciences
- Salary
- GBP 39906.00–46049.00 YEAR
- Location
- Bailrigg, England, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic temperate or warm-water marine scientist and/or community ecologist to join the Island-Ocean Research Hub. This new research hub will investigate island-ocean connectivity and the influence of seabirds and island rewilding on ecosystem structure, function, and benefits to people. This specific position will focus on how biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships and ecosystem recovery potential are influenced by seabird nutrient inputs. Potential study sites will include the inner and southern Seychelles, the Mediterranean Sea and island archipelagos around the UK, and ecosystems to explore include Mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs and kelp. This project is led out of Lancaster University, with a number of collaborating universities and NGOs. Fieldwork for the project will include periods in remote locations, working in small teams, and scuba and snorkel-based work, and experience of such working will be essential. There will be opportunities to gain experience in co-mentoring of PhD students. Applicants are encouraged to think through their own ideas about the role of seabird nutrients in biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships and ecosystem recovery potential and how their area of expertise could be applied to this study. The successful applicant will work closely with Prof Nick Graham on this project, and collaborate with other members of the research team, both in Lancaster and at collaborating institutions. An exciting opportunity exists for a marine scientist or community ecologist to contribute to a Royal Society funded project: Harnessing island-ocean connections to support ecosystems and people.
What to include in attach document of your application:
Cover Letter Please discuss why you are interested specifically in this position, and how it fits with your career goals. Please also describe any skills you have developed that are relevant to this post, and how you may seek to develop this area of research. 500 word limit.
CV Please include a 2-page CV.
Publication record: Please upload a list of your publications, clearly distinguishing those that are published and those that are under review. Please do not include those in preparation.
Supporting Statements: Please provide a supporting statement for each Personal Specification point that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”. This should include examples that provide evidence of your experience and expertise. Aim for one paragraph per criteria (~50-200 words).
Referees: Contact information for at least two referees. At this stage, only contact details are required for referees, not letters of support.
For more information, see the Further Information link below.
Informal enquiries for issues not covered in the further information to Prof Nick Graham nick.graham@lancaster.ac.uk. Such enquiries are not necessary as part of the application and will not inform any decision. Applications without prior enquiry are welcome and will not be disadvantaged.
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