Postdoctoral Research Associate Fellow
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- Careers Site Advertising End DateAdvertising End Date: 11 Nov 2026
- Internal Advertising End DateInternal Advertising End Date: Not Specified
- All LocationsAll Locations: Exeter All Locations is a required field
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- Type of ContractType of Contract: Fixed-term contract
- Advertising SalarySalary Details: Starting salary will be from £35,302 for the PDRA and from £44,352 for the PDRF
- About The Role
- Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy Postdoctoral Research Associate / Fellow This CLIMPEAT ERC Synergy funded full-time post is available from 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2029. The starting salary will be from £35,302 for Postdoctoral Research Associate and from £44,352 for Postdoctoral Research Fellow, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. The Role The Faculty wishes to recruit either a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow to participate in the CLIMPEAT ERC Synergy project. The successful applicant will be part of the CLIMPEAT team (University of Exeter, University of Stockholm, University of Innsbruck and LSCE) which aim to understand and quantify the abrupt and gradual responses of Northern peatlands and permafrost to climate change and their feedback on future warming. The post will include contribution to the development of the PEAT model, in close collaboration with the LSCE team in France; design and evaluate model's simulations of the evolution of the northern peatland biome from the last glacial maximum (22kyr BP) to pre-industrial times; along with other approaches, the role of peatlands in the historical and present-day greenhouse gases budget, quantify the vulnerability of peatland and permafrost to climate change and feedback to the climate system. About You Postdoctoral Research Associate: 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. Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Postdoctoral Research Fellow: 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 possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in insert subject area and 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. For both Associate/Fellow roles, the applicants should be able to run global vegetation or climate models over long temporal integration, to analyse large climatic and environmental datasets, to synthesise results, lead publications/presentations of results, and work in close collaboration with the LSCE partner (Saclay, France). Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. Further information Please contact insert Prof. Pierre Friedlingstein, p.friedlingstein@exeter.ac.uk.
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- Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future Join the University of Exeter, a top 200 Russell Group university (QS & THE World University Rankings 2025), excelling in teaching (triple Gold rating, TEF 2023) and leading groundbreaking research in the beautiful southwest of England. We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive. You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. What We Can Offer You
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
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- Our Exeter Academic initiative supports 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 Fertility Treatment Policy;
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