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Research Fellow in River Ecology

This is a fixed term, full time contract until 30th November 2024

About the Role

As our Research Fellow in River Ecology, you will make a leading contribution to a collaborative project between NTU and the Environment Agency. Our goal is to characterize refuges that support the ecological resilience of England’s ‘winterbourne’ chalk streams—dynamic ecosystems which shift between wet and dry states. We will sample freshwater macroinvertebrate communities and document physical habitats during the seasonal lowest flows and then as the river network extends upstream in response to an annual rise in groundwater levels. We will identify the macroinvertebrate taxa present, including species-level identification of families that include species of conservation interest. You will lead the development of innovative analytical models to relate spatial and temporal variability in community responses to environmental drivers, to identify the characteristics of refuges that support the recovery of biodiverse communities. To share project findings with the international research community, you will lead the preparation of one or more manuscripts for submission to a high-impact journal, and will present at events from national meetings to international conferences. Our ultimate goal is to provide scientific evidence to inform effective management actions that protect the biodiversity within river ecosystems as they adapt to global change.

Interview Date: w/c 24 July 2023 TBC

If you have any queries about this role, please contact Rachel Stubbington (Professor of River Ecology, [email protected]).

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• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• 25 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Generous pension scheme with life assurance. We contribute 17.2% of your salary.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more…

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About NTU

NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we encourage applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Whilst this role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.