Postdoctoral Research Fellow

College of Life and Environmental Sciences

This full-time post is available from 1 March 2022 on a fixed term basis until 30 September 2022, with possibility of extension (to a total of 12 months, subject to negotiation with the funder). This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

The post

The Global Systems Institute wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support the work of Prof. Tim Lenton and collaborator Ash Ghadiali on a new Open Society Foundation funded project, ‘Addressing the New Climate Denialism’. The project aims to generate new data that expose the gap between current investment in climate finance and the projected costs of climate change and to inform policy on how to adequately resource transition in a manner that supports the advancement of racial equity.

The Global Systems Institute (GSI) at Exeter is a trans-disciplinary group of researchers, teachers and partners whose goal is to look beyond single 'environmental' issues to a truly systemic view of coupled global changes in the human sphere and the biosphere, and to create and implement transformative solutions towards sustainability.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

We are particularly interested in applicants who have a strong track-record of innovative applied research, exploiting complex data sets from diverse sources, implementing system thinking and modelling/analysis tools, and building effective networks to create transformative change towards sustainable solutions.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Further information

For further information please contact Prof. Tim Lenton, e-mail [email protected] or telephone (01392) 724608.

The closing date for completed applications is 6 February. Interviews are expected to take place on 17 February.