Research Fellow in Observed Forest-Climate Interactions

Research Fellow in Observed Forest-Climate Interactions: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Overview of the Role

Research Fellow in Observed Forest-Climate Interactions

Salary: Grade 7 (£41,064 – £48,822 p.a. depending on experience)

Do you have a background in land-atmosphere interactions, climate change, tropical forest research or a related field? Do you have a strong track record developing international research collaborations?

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic researcher to identify how tropical forests can contribute to climate change adaptation. Finding solutions to climate change is urgent and essential for the future of humanity. Measures are needed to combat rising tropical deforestation and help societies in tropical regions adapt to the worsening impacts of climate change. Tropical forests have the potential to contribute to climate change adaptation, but there are crucial knowledge gaps on how forests regulate heat extremes, the impacts of forest recovery on local to regional climate, and links between the carbon and climate co-benefits of tropical forests. Lack of research on this vital topic means international climate agreements overlook forests’ potential contribution to climate change adaptation.

This role is an exciting opportunity to transform our understanding of tropical forests in the climate system and deliver science that will directly impact international land-use policy. You will develop a pan-tropical research network and co-develop methods with key stakeholders to produce the first quantification of how tropical forests can contribute to climate change adaptation. You will assemble and synthesise the latest high-resolution land and climate satellite datasets to identify the impact of tropical forests on extreme heat and identify the local and regional climate co-benefits of intact and recovering tropical forests. This work will directly inform how strategic land-use policies can improve the adaptive capacity of tropical nations while bolstering tropical forest conservation and restoration initiatives.

You will have (or be close to obtaining) a relevant PhD and have expertise in an area of Climate or Environmental Science. You will have experience of collaborating with a wide range of tropical forest stakeholders and demonstrate commitment to publication of original results at an international level. Working within a vibrant and internationally recognised research team, the project offers generous opportunities to travel and work alongside international experts in the field, to participate in international climate change conferences, to receive highly-specialised training to grow your technical research skills, and will provide an excellent springboard for a thriving research career.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: .

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What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary

• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

If you are looking for the chance to use your skills to help identify how tropical forests can contribute to climate change adaptation, apply today.

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