Research Fellow – Mesozoic plant chemistry and experimental taphonomy
School of Biosciences, Sutton Bonington Campus, University of Nottingham.
Location
Sutton Bonington Campus, University of Nottingham.
Salary
£35,608 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £35,608 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Hours
Full-time (36.25 hours per week).
Duration
Fixed‑term full‑time role: 31 months, commencing June 2026 and ending December 2028.
Responsibilities
* Design, conduct and analyze plant taphonomy experiments.
* Generate chemical data from experimental and fossil plant samples, including carbon isotope analysis and FTIR analysis.
* Compare chemical data with morphological, anatomical and ecophysiological traits to understand plant performance in the Middle Jurassic greenhouse world.
* Use experimental framework to link plant morphology and chemistry to measurements of ecophysiological performance.
* Interpret results to explore how Middle Jurassic plants were adapted to their climatic conditions.
Qualifications
* PhD (or close to submission) in palaeobotany, palaeobiology, or a related discipline.
* Experience with Mesozoic plants, experimental taphonomy, carbon isotope analysis, or FTIR analysis.
* Strong data analysis skills.
* Initiative, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
Benefits and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome applicants from all cultures, ethnicities and beliefs, and are committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Level 2 employer and have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award. Equal opportunity applies to all applicants; your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK.
Additional Support
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