Socio-Ecological Research Fellow

About the role

The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics (SECaM) wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support the work of Prof Ian Bailey on a research project led by Prof Lars Johanning funded through the UoP International Collaboration Investment Fund project 'OcEn’.

The project aims on user-inspired research that conceptualizes and utilizes ocean energy systems to achieve just, environmentally responsible, and climate responsive futures. An overview of the project can be found here. This post is available from 1st of July 2025 for 36 months. The role would be based at the campus of The University of Plymouth. You will be appointed at Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Grade 7) depending on the skills and experience the individual can bring to the role.

The project is an interdisciplinary, cross-country collaboration with leading global research Universities from US, Canada and Australia. The focus of the post will be to develop a novel framework for integrating scientific and multi-species justice perspectives into analysis of the ecological impacts of offshore renewable energy developments.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for an individual, with appropriate skills in leading the development of a methodological framework for considering and incorporating multi-species justice principles into policy-making, consultation and consenting for offshore renewable energy.

You will possess a PhD in a relevant research area and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in analysing socio-ecological justice considerations, encompassing recognition justice, distributive fairness, procedural integrity, and restorative justice for historical, existing and anticipated harms arising offshore and onshore from the construction, operation and decommissioning of offshore renewable energy. At Postdoctoral Research Fellow level, you will be a nationally recognised authority in the field socio-ecological impacts from offshore renewable energy. You will also be able to work collaboratively, present information on research progress and outcomes and be able to develop research programmes and methodologies.

You should demonstrate your achievements against the relevant criteria in the accompanying job description and person specification which will be used to make an appointment at an appropriate level.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

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For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can acommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Lars Johanning: by email at lars.johanning@plymouth.ac.uk

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 3 years due to funding, the anticipated start date is 1 July 2025.

About us

The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

Application Process

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing Monday 7 April and you will be notified whether you have been shortlisted or not.

Closing date:  12midnight, Sunday 16 March 2025

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

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