Research Fellow in Forest Carbon Storage

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Working time: 100%

Contract type: Fixed term (For 8 Months)

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a quantitative environmental scientist seeking your next challenge? Do you enjoy analysing large spatial datasets to answer questions about our planet?   

We are seeking an experienced Research Fellow to map above and below-ground carbon stocks in European forests, allowing the identification of carbon-rich ecosystems as part of the Horizon funded SafeNet project. 

The overall goal of SafeNet is to support the conservation of biodiversity and carbon-rich forest ecosystems across Europe. These forest ecosystems face considerable risks due to climate change and unsustainable land-use, while being expected to meet societal demand for natural resources and ecosystem services.

You will use both remote sensing datasets and ground-based forest inventory data to build a Europe-wide map of above and below-ground carbon density. You will collaborate with researchers from across Europe to combine information on carbon-rich ecosystems with biodiversity metrics to allow identification of primary and old growth forests that may be in need of protection.  

You will join the Biosphere Atmosphere Group (BAG) in the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science (ICAS), part of the School of Earth and Environment.  

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Dr Cat Scott 

Email: C.E.Scott@leeds.ac.uk

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