Postdoctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term)

We are looking for a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to help develop and use new models and analyses for landscape conservation aimed at problems of habitat loss, fragmentation, and connectivity, both locally and globally. The project is a growing collaborative effort to provide reliable science for landscape conservation efforts.

Your role in the project is to: 1) apply advanced models to map connectivity globally for terrestrial vertebrates; 2) develop new metrics for interpreting the role of connectivity, habitat loss, and fragmentation for biodiversity and extinction risk; 3) test these models empirically with existing data sets; and 4) engage in applications for conservation.

You will be self-motivated, passionate about ecology and conservation, and able to work efficiently and in collaboration with external organisations and individuals. You will hold a PhD in a relevant subject and have effective written and verbal communication skills. You be able to curate, analyse and interpret large and complex data sets and models. Experience in spatial ecology, mathematical modelling, and quantitative conservation science are desirable.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Professor Robert Fletcher

Email: rf497@cam.ac.uk.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

Flexible working requests will be considered.

We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our University.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Anastasia Nezhentseva.

Email: an286@cam.ac.uk

Telephone: (0)1223 330117

Please quote reference PF44189 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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