Postdoc position available at BU's Life & Environmental Sciences Department
We have a unique postdoc position available at Bournemouth University's Life and Environmental Sciences Department. The postdoc will work for 1 year Full-Time or 2 years 0.5FT with staff across our department to develop evidence of the impact of our research. That includes the work we do at LEAP but also various other research in Environmental Studies and Geography so the ideal person has a multi-disciplinary interest and understands the importance of the societal and economic impact of research beyond academia.
Key information
Salary: Starting salary from £28,936 - £33,518 per annum (pro rata) with further progression opportunities to £36,613
Closing date: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 - midnight
Please quote reference: FST214
At BU our vision is to create a stimulating, challenging and rewarding University experience, through sharing a unique fusion of education, research and professional practice and inspiring our students and staff to enrich the world. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences to build our global learning community.
The Faculty of Science and Technology is seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to undertake a significant role in the review and evaluation of the societal and economic impact of our research. Based in the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, this is an opportunity for a competent researcher to undertake work to understand the impact of our research in the area of environmental studies and geography.
You will work with staff in the Department and the Research and Knowledge Exchange Office to plan and deliver the investigation, evaluation and demonstration of the impact of our research. Our key areas of research impact include ecology, conservation and biogeography. You will be responsible for building upon previous and current activities to identify, plan and develop the focus for future activities, and support us to define and develop a body of practice that we could disseminate more widely. You will take a leading role in the dissemination of research findings and will establish and support innovative forms of public engagement.
You will have demonstrable research experience in an area relevant to the Department of Life and Environmental Sciences and need to be self-motivated and able to work using your own initiative as well as in a team. You will need highly developed communication skills and be able to work under pressure.
The post is available on either a 12-month full time, fixed term basis or a 24 month part-time (0.5 FTE), fixed term basis.
For an informal discussion contact Rick Stafford (email: rstafford@bournemouth.ac.uk).
BU is an equal opportunities employer which values a diverse workforce. We provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can fulfil their potential. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in inspirational learning, world-class research and the latest thinking. We provide a powerful fusion of research, education and professional practice, creating a unique academic experience.
To apply you must go to BU's job page: https://www1.bournemouth.ac.uk/post-doctoral-researcher-research-impact-environmental-studies-geography-fixed-term
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