GBP 7257 Local Nature Recovery Strategy Graduate Researcher

Job Summary - This role will support an ongoing collaboration between The European Centre for Environment and Human Health (ECEHH) and Public Health Dorset (PHD) who are working together to build understanding of the evidence base for how access to green and blue space can support population health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. You will contribute to a report and supporting resources that identify and communicate recommendations for how the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) can deliver co-benefits for health and wellbeing (addressing the project’s four research questions). This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) Scheme and offers full time hours (36.5 per week) with an immediate start until March 2025. You will be based at ECEHH on the University of Exeter Penryn Campus and work closely with the team at PHD. It is anticipated that occasional travel to Dorset will be required for key project meetings and there will be opportunity to spend a period of time based in Dorset with the PHD team. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.   

About You – You should be a graduate who has a degree in geography, environmental science or relevant subject with a qualification in or demonstrable experience of using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). You should have excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work independently, the ability to manage own time and work to deadlines. You should have the ability to work with a ‘remote’ project team including stakeholders from Public Health Dorset, BCP Council, Dorset Council, University of Exeter, and be available to travel occasionally to meet with project partners. You should have an understanding of how access to green and blues space can benefit health and wellbeing and an understanding of methods and processes relating analysis of social and health data. 

The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, work shadow and career consultancy opportunities. 

Interviews: 26 June 2024 

For the full details and application process click the 'Apply' button above. 

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer which is 'Positive About Disabled People': if you have a disability, you should mention this in your application. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

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