Postdoctoral Research Associate
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £34,132 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Cornwall, South West England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | University of Exeter |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Q07225 |
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Main purpose of the job:
To contribute to the delivery of a Leverhulme Research project by conducting interdisciplinary research into European mole management practices and the evaluation of alternative approaches, with the aim of promoting human-wildlife coexistence.
The post-holder will work on the Leverhulme research project, ‘Cultivating Co-existence: re-evaluating the management of European Moles’. This project, in partnership with the National Trust, aims to improve understanding of contemporary perceptions and treatment of moles, and to investigate how mole management might be made more humane and more sustainable. The post-holder will conduct interdisciplinary research including experimental field trials, social research, and ecological monitoring across multiple sites. The post-holder will lead the project’s ecological research components and contribute to the social research objectives, working with Dr Sarah Crowley and the National Trust’s wildlife management team. Key activities will include establishing and monitoring experimental plots, assessing impacts of mole activity and soil health and biodiversity, collecting data on visitor perceptions of moles and their management, and analysing findings using statistical modelling approaches. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop independent, interdisciplinary research skills and contribute to applied work that aims to promote evidence-based wildlife management and human-wildlife coexistence.
Main duties and accountabilities:
1. To undertake research as appropriate to the field of study including:
• Writing up research work for publication;
• Developing research objectives and proposals for own or joint research;
• Making presentations at national and international conferences and similar events;
• Dealing with problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines;
• Analysing and interpreting the results of own research and generating original ideas based on outcomes;
• Using new research techniques and methods;
• Using initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, developing new research methods and extending the research portfolio;
• Using creativity to analyse and interpret research data and draw conclusions on the outcomes.
2. To be involved in the teaching and assessment of student knowledge including assisting in the supervision of student projects and in the development of student research skills.
3. To work in collaboration with colleagues as appropriate to the field of study including:
• Contributing to collaborative decision making within the research group;
• Contributing to the production of collaborative research reports and publications;
• Preparing papers and presenting information on research progress and outcomes to bodies supervising research, e.g. steering groups, funder.
4. To communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically.
5. To prepare proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes
6. To contribute to the planning of research projects.
7. To use research resources, laboratories and workshops as appropriate and to take responsibility for reducing hazards and for the health and safety of others. Where appropriate, will also be responsible for conducting risk assessments.
8. To monitor research budgets as appropriate.
9. To engage in continuous professional development and to be responsible for continually updating knowledge and understanding in field of study or specialism and for developing skills.
This job description summarises the main duties and accountabilities of the post and is not comprehensive: the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties of similar level and responsibility. Please visit the Human Resources website to view the Research Fellow role profiles.
To contribute to the delivery of a Leverhulme Research project by conducting interdisciplinary research into European mole management practices and the evaluation of alternative approaches, with the aim of promoting human-wildlife coexistence.
The post-holder will work on the Leverhulme research project, ‘Cultivating Co-existence: re-evaluating the management of European Moles’. This project, in partnership with the National Trust, aims to improve understanding of contemporary perceptions and treatment of moles, and to investigate how mole management might be made more humane and more sustainable. The post-holder will conduct interdisciplinary research including experimental field trials, social research, and ecological monitoring across multiple sites. The post-holder will lead the project’s ecological research components and contribute to the social research objectives, working with Dr Sarah Crowley and the National Trust’s wildlife management team. Key activities will include establishing and monitoring experimental plots, assessing impacts of mole activity and soil health and biodiversity, collecting data on visitor perceptions of moles and their management, and analysing findings using statistical modelling approaches. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop independent, interdisciplinary research skills and contribute to applied work that aims to promote evidence-based wildlife management and human-wildlife coexistence.
Main duties and accountabilities:
1. To undertake research as appropriate to the field of study including:
• Writing up research work for publication;
• Developing research objectives and proposals for own or joint research;
• Making presentations at national and international conferences and similar events;
• Dealing with problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines;
• Analysing and interpreting the results of own research and generating original ideas based on outcomes;
• Using new research techniques and methods;
• Using initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, developing new research methods and extending the research portfolio;
• Using creativity to analyse and interpret research data and draw conclusions on the outcomes.
2. To be involved in the teaching and assessment of student knowledge including assisting in the supervision of student projects and in the development of student research skills.
3. To work in collaboration with colleagues as appropriate to the field of study including:
• Contributing to collaborative decision making within the research group;
• Contributing to the production of collaborative research reports and publications;
• Preparing papers and presenting information on research progress and outcomes to bodies supervising research, e.g. steering groups, funder.
4. To communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically.
5. To prepare proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes
6. To contribute to the planning of research projects.
7. To use research resources, laboratories and workshops as appropriate and to take responsibility for reducing hazards and for the health and safety of others. Where appropriate, will also be responsible for conducting risk assessments.
8. To monitor research budgets as appropriate.
9. To engage in continuous professional development and to be responsible for continually updating knowledge and understanding in field of study or specialism and for developing skills.
This job description summarises the main duties and accountabilities of the post and is not comprehensive: the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties of similar level and responsibility. Please visit the Human Resources website to view the Research Fellow role profiles.
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