Research Associate / Senior Research Associate - Land-based Climate Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting and Verification

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on our environment?

An enticing opportunity awaits at the University of Bristol as we search for a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate to engage in two funded research projects focused on Land-based Climate Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) of Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR)/Carbon Dioxide Removal. The position offers flexibility with negotiable full/part-time options and adaptable working hours. This is an open-ended position with fixed funding until February 2026. The role is set to commence as soon as possible, ideally by March/April 2024 and will conclude by February 2026.

• Review and Innovate: Contribute to a comprehensive review of existing MRV approaches for GGR, actively participating in the development of a cutting-edge UK evaluation framework that encompasses climate, environmental, and socio-economic outcomes.
• Shape Forest Monitoring: Play a pivotal role in the development of a sophisticated European forest monitoring and carbon reporting system. This includes integrating valuable data on biodiversity and other crucial forest ecosystem services.
• Bridge Gaps and Enhance Methods: Help identify gaps and explore innovative methods to harmonise and enhance various approaches to MRV.
• Data Mastery: Assist in collecting, collating, and analysing intricate qualitative and/or quantitative data from a diverse range of primary and secondary sources.
• Influence Policy and Practice: Contribute to impactful recommendations for policy and practice, actively participating in the creation of academic publications and presentations that shape the conversation in the field.
• Explore Opportunities: Embrace opportunities for research visits and policy secondments in the UK and EU.

Research Associate (Level I):

• A good honours degree (or equivalent) in the relevant area.
• Some research experience.
• Excellent team skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Research skills contributing to key research strands and academic papers.
• Strong organisational skills. 
• Self-directed independence skills.
• A desire to work in an interdisciplinary research setting.

Senior Research Associate (Level J):

• A relevant postgraduate taught/research degree
• PhD level or equivalent professional experience in the research area.
• Excellent team skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Research skills leading key research strands and academic papers.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Self-directed independence skills.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary research setting, including experience working with policy and other stakeholders.

For Informal queries about the role, please email Jo House: [email protected].

This advert will close at23:59 GMTon 18/02/2024

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 1st March 2024.

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on our environment?

An enticing opportunity awaits at the University of Bristol as we search for a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate to engage in two funded research projects focused on Land-based Climate Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) of Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR)/Carbon Dioxide Removal. The position offers flexibility with negotiable full/part-time options and adaptable working hours. This is an open-ended position with fixed funding until February 2026. The role is set to commence as soon as possible, ideally by March/April 2024 and will conclude by February 2026.

• Review and Innovate: Contribute to a comprehensive review of existing MRV approaches for GGR, actively participating in the development of a cutting-edge UK evaluation framework that encompasses climate, environmental, and socio-economic outcomes.
• Shape Forest Monitoring: Play a pivotal role in the development of a sophisticated European forest monitoring and carbon reporting system. This includes integrating valuable data on biodiversity and other crucial forest ecosystem services.
• Bridge Gaps and Enhance Methods: Help identify gaps and explore innovative methods to harmonise and enhance various approaches to MRV.
• Data Mastery: Assist in collecting, collating, and analysing intricate qualitative and/or quantitative data from a diverse range of primary and secondary sources.
• Influence Policy and Practice: Contribute to impactful recommendations for policy and practice, actively participating in the creation of academic publications and presentations that shape the conversation in the field.
• Explore Opportunities: Embrace opportunities for research visits and policy secondments in the UK and EU.

Research Associate (Level I):

• A good honours degree (or equivalent) in the relevant area.
• Some research experience.
• Excellent team skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Research skills contributing to key research strands and academic papers.
• Strong organisational skills. 
• Self-directed independence skills.
• A desire to work in an interdisciplinary research setting.

Senior Research Associate (Level J):

• A relevant postgraduate taught/research degree
• PhD level or equivalent professional experience in the research area.
• Excellent team skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Research skills leading key research strands and academic papers.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Self-directed independence skills.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary research setting, including experience working with policy and other stakeholders.

For Informal queries about the role, please email Jo House: [email protected].

This advert will close at23:59 GMTon 18/02/2024

Interviews are anticipated to be held on 1st March 2024.

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.