Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The Faculty wishes to recruit a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow, fixed-term until 02/03/2026, to work at the nexus of climate science, society and policy in which their scientific expertise has immediate impact on millions of lives around the planet.

The post
This position is supported by the science and operations team at Arctic Basecamp, as well as by adjunct support from other consortium members, including Aroha Geneva, Deloitte South Africa, and our international advisory board.

The start date of this Wellcome Trust funded research project is 4 March 2024 and the post-doctoral position will ideally commence as close as possible to the project start date.

The successful applicant will: Direct research on polar tipping points, including impacts on global health systems; Develop mathematical modelling and climate change risk indices; Support outreach plans.

About you
The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in subject area and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

Further Information
For further information please contact Professor Gail Whiteman, e-mail G.Whiteman@exeter.ac.uk.

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