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 1: Peatland Through Space and Time. You would be part of a team of PDRAs, based mainly at the University of Glasgow. The position is based in Glasgow, working with Dr Adrian Bass (line manager) and Prof Nicki Whitehouse.

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 will work to establish the current and future physical capacity of land in the case study regions (the Forth and Humber catchments) to contribute to net zero, and prioritise areas for peatland restoration. The post involves carrying out field data collection in the case study regions which will include soil sampling campaigns, including coring (and associated separation, processing & analysis), installation of field sensors such as piezometers, lysimeters, weather stations, and the field measurement of greenhouse gas fluxes. Analysis will cover aspects such as sediment characterisation, grain size, organic matter content, stoichiometry, stable and radiocarbon analysis. The post also involves co-working across multiple disciplines including law & policy, social sciences, and arts & humanities. 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 be qualified to Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 [PhD] in a relevant field; 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 Dr Adrian Bass (Adrian.bass@glasgow.ac.uk) for further information on this project and position.

Closing date : 21 November 2024

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