Interdisciplinary Research Associate

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to the UKRI-funded Land Use for Net Zero project Rapid Engagement with Stressed Peatland Environments and Communities in Transformation “RESPECT” (PI – Prof Jill Robbie), Work Package 2: Social Capacities for Peatland Transformations. You would be part of a team of PDRAs, based mainly at the University of Glasgow. The position is based in Glasgow, working with Prof Deborah Dixon (line manager) and Professor Jill Robbie.

Our project aims to produce new thinking and transdisciplinary research outputs to facilitate landholders to undertake peatland restoration on agricultural land and reduce carbon emissions through land use change. This post contributes to the research on landholders’ motivations to engage in peatland restoration, the preferences of broader land interest groups, and how they value potential synergies and trade-offs of peatland restoration. The post involves development and running of walking interviews and future scenario mapping workshops, as well as co-working across multiple disciplines including law & policy, arts & humanities and geo-sciences. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

Candidates should have submission of Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 [PhD] in a relevant field, such as geography, ecology or environmental studies; or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience, with experience of personal development in a similar or related role[s].

This post is full time and fixed term until 31 July 2027 (with a possibility of further extension of 5 months).

Please contact Prof Deborah Dixon (Deborah.dixon@glasgow.ac.uk) for further information on this project and position.

Closing date : 21 November 2024

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