Postdoctoral Research Associate

This full-time post is available from 6 January 2025 on a fixed-term basis until 9 January 2026.

The post
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Professor Jon Blount. This internally funded post is available from 6/1/25 until 9/1/26. The successful applicant will support Professor Blount primarily in relation to research but also contributing to education and other activity as needed. A key aspect of the role will be writing a number of manuscripts for which data has already been collected. Therefore, a strong publication record and eagerness to write manuscripts are essential.

The post will include the analysis and interpretation of the results of data which has previously been collected and writing up the research for publication.

About you
The successful applicant will have a strong publication record and an eagerness to write manuscripts, be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) in animal ecology / ecophysiology or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study, and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to analyse complex datasets using a range of statistical modelling techniques and to produce manuscripts for publication.

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.

The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.

Further information
For further information please contact Professor Jon Blount, e-mail J.D.Blount@exeter.ac.uk or telephone (01326) 371877.

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