Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Amazonian BioTechQuilombo

The Amazonian BioTechQuilombo project, funded by the Amazônia+10 program is a pioneering initiative to document and protect Amazonian biodiversity through collaborative research with traditional black communities in Brazil (Quilombos). This project involves the funding agencies UKRI (UK), SNSF (Switzerland), FAPESP (Brazil), FAPESPA (Brazil), FAPEAM (Brazil), FAPERR (Brazil), and CNPq (Brazil), more than 40 scientists and 10 Quilombola leaders.

By combining traditional knowledge with advanced biotechnological techniques—such as e-DNA analysis, remote sensing, and traditional survey methods—the project aims to assess biodiversity and address critical data gaps in key conservation areas. It also emphasizes capacity-building and knowledge exchange with community members to promote sustainable conservation practices.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will contribute specifically to forest biodiversity measurement through the integration of conventional field census and remote sensing techniques (terrestrial and aerial laser scanning, and satellite images) to assess forest structural diversity and floristic composition while addressing critical conservation challenges.

Working closely with the leading researchers and the Quilombo communities, the Postdoctoral Research Associate will play a vital role in uniting traditional ecological knowledge with cutting-edge technologies to document biodiversity, evaluate forest health, and support sustainable conservation practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research that bridges community-based approaches and modern scientific methods.

Starting date is April 1^st or as soon as possible after.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

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Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Polyanna Bispo

Email: polyanna.bispo@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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