Job Description

Ref Number
B02-06069
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
\xc2\xa340,524 - \xc2\xa348,763
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
Hybrid (20% - 80% on site)
Available For Secondment
No
Closing Date
11-Dec-2023

About us

Biosciences is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment. Computational modelling approaches are frequently used alongside experimental research programmes and much of our research crosses traditional boundaries, including the relationship of biodiversity to the health of the planet. Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment. Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Global Biodiversity Change research group, led by Dr. Tim Newbold. Dr. Newbold\xe2\x80\x99s team consists of 15 researchers (masters students to post-doctoral researchers), investigating the nature, causes and consequences of global biodiversity changes.

About the role

The main purpose of this position is to contribute to an ongoing project modelling biodiversity responses to interacting effects of climate and land-use change. Specifically, the post holder will lead on a paper that investigates how climate change and land use are leading to changes in the composition of ecological communities, using various global biodiversity databases to analyze spatial and temporal turnover in community composition along gradients of climate and land use.

This post is funded until 30th September 2024 in the first instance, with the expectation of extension until early 2025, depending on a decision by the funders.

Research Fellows - \'Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary \xc2\xa334,502 - \xc2\xa336,348 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.\'

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% on site.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Dr. Tim Newbold at t.newbold@ucl.ac.uk.

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Biosciences staffing at biosciences.staffing@ucl.ac.uk.

About you

You will be an experienced life scientist with an interest in ecology and biodiversity. You will assist the team in the development, planning and delivery of research funded by the Royal Society. You will work towards publishing a paper on the impacts of interactive effects of climate change and land use on the composition of ecological communities globally. In addition to developing and conducting the research, you may have the opportunity to communicate results in scientific presentations at local, national, and international conferences.

You must have a PhD and proven knowledge of ecology and biodiversity. Experience in statistics (using the R programming language), working in research, academic publishing, and delivering oral presentations is also essential.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days\xe2\x80\x99 annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

\xe2\x80\xa2 Immigration loan \xe2\x80\xa2 Relocation scheme for certain posts

• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London\xe2\x80\x99s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world\xe2\x80\x99s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL\xe2\x80\x99s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/