Role
The successful candidate will implement the molecular ecology aspects of the project. This will include leading on the ecological aspects of the fieldwork (UK based), including liaising with site managers and collaborating with the technical team who will operate the drone technology. The candidate will carry out laboratory and bioinformatic analyses to characterize the nutritional metabolomics of the samples collected. The candidate will also work with the technical team on providing the ecological insight to validate the hyperspectral imaging protocol. The candidate will collaborate in the preparation of reports and articles and represent the research group at meetings with stake-holders and at conferences.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
The successful candidate will have completed a PhD degree in an area of biological sciences and have experience of a range of biological research techniques and methodologies, including laboratory analysis of ecological samples and the bioinformatic analysis of molecular ecology data. Ideally, the candidate will have experience of ecological fieldwork. The candidate will have the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and also to work independently using their own initiative. They will have experience of communicating with non-academic stake-holders, and of presenting work at conferences and for publication.
Interview date: 28th May 2026