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Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Oxford - Biology

Location: Oxford
Salary: £38,674 to £46,913 per annum (including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year). Researcher Grade 7
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 11th November 2024
Closes: 6th December 2024
Job Ref: 176473

Location: Department of Biology, South Parks Rd, Oxford, OX1 3RB

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Oxford Long-Term Ecology Lab at the Department of Biology, University of Oxford. The post is fixed term for 24 months and is funded by the Leverhulme Trust. 

The research will focus primarily on understanding the effect of plant biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs), found in the ambient air in urban greenspaces, on human health. You will be responsible for developing and leading a programme of research aimed at investigating how some urban greenspaces, both indoor and outdoor, because of the plant species they contain which emit certain BVOCs, can trigger significant improvements in psychological and physical health in people who visit these spaces. 

About you

The successful applicant will have a PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject. Knowledge of methodologies and approaches to measuring and analysing BVOCs is essential as is an ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Kathy Willis (kathy.willis@biology.ox.ac.uk). 

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Friday 6th December 2024, interviews are likely to be scheduled for mid-December 2024. 

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via our e-recruitment system, and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

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