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Research Fellow (Fixed-term)

University of Nottingham - Agricultural & Environmental Sciences

Location: Sutton Bonington
Salary: £34,866 to £46,485 per annum, pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 31st January 2025
Closes: 28th February 2025
Job Ref: SCI66725

We are seeking a Research Fellow to make an important contribution to an exciting BBSRC funded programme to evaluate the potential for using biochar to sequester carbon. The post holder will join a multidisciplinary team spanning the Schools of Biosciences, Engineering and Geography, in addition to external collaborators. The post holder will be based in the School of Biosciences (Sutton Bonington Campus) and will lead agronomic field and glasshouse trials in addition to undertaking analyses of soils, plants, microbes and invertebrates to understand the effects of char application on key ecosystem services. The role holder will be given the opportunity to use their initiative to shape aspects of the research of particular interest.

Candidates must have a PhD in a relevant subject. The ability to travel to field sites throughout the UK, which are often remote and not easily accessible by public transport is essential for this role. A working knowledge of UK farming systems and insect identification skills are also essential for this role.

The full-time (36.25 hour) fixed-term post is available until 31st October 2026. Job share arrangements may be considered.   

Informal enquiries may be addressed to helen.west@nottingham.ac.uk

Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

Applicants for this post will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by UK Visas & Immigration.  Please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for more information.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependents accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see our Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge webpages.

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