Research Fellow in Ecology & Conservation

University of Sussex (School of Life Sciences - Evolution, Behaviour and Environment)

Sussex, United Kingdom

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a post-doctoral research fellow to work with Dr Jorn Scharlemann within the newly established Ecology & Conservation Group. We are looking for an analytical thinker with broad interests in biodiversity conservation who enjoys the challenge of working quantitatively at the science-policy interface on issues of global importance for sustainability. This new post will involve collating, compiling and analysing global datasets on terrestrial biodiversity, socio-economic data and conservation actions, to answer questions relating to issues of conservation policy relevance. Experience in the quantitative analysis of complex global datasets using GIS and statistics, and the willingness to work between disciplines will be essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic, ambitious and self-motivated scientist who is able to work independently and as part of the team.

Requeriments

You must have (or be about to obtain) a relevant PhD or have equivalent research experience. You must also have relevant quantitative research skills and knowledge of biodiversity conservation.

More information and applications

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Jorn Scharlemann, Reader in Ecology & Conservation, j.scharlemann@sussex.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: 20 September 2013

Interviews for this post are currently planned to be held in early October 2013.

For full details and how to apply see www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs

(Fixed term for two years, full time)

Salary range: starting at £30,424 and rising to £36,298 per annum, depending on skills and abilities.

Expected start date: October 2013, or as soon as possible thereafter.