Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher; ESR) in Network Ecology and Response Diversity Job Cardiff area,Wales UK

Position: Job offer Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher (ESR) in Network Ecology and Response Diversity
Research

This project will generate understanding surrounding the role of biotic interactions in response diversity, which is critical to translate this concept into real world ecosystems. The successful candidate will work as part of an innovative, multidisciplinary and dynamic research team with state-of-the-art facilities.

To undertake research activities including the planning, preparation, set-up, conduct and accurate recording of experiments, data analysis, and desktop research. The postholder will review the current biomonitoring landscape and the role of response diversity within existing frameworks, scope and develop practical methods for measuring response diversity across spatial, temporal, and taxonomic scales, and test and apply monitoring tools and techniques to evaluate response diversity in conservation and restoration activities.
To participate in maintaining laboratory facilities, and assist other members of the group by sharing knowledge and expertise.
Collaborate with others to tackle interdisciplinary problems in close collaboration with experts from adjacent disciplines.
Actively participate within the research group, communicating and presenting research at meetings, through publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate, ensuring information is communicated to internal and external partners.
To contribute to research publications and presentations as required.
To contribute and support research funding bids as required.
To analyse and communicate complex ideas, concepts and data using appropriate methods and packages.
To resolve issues and support senior colleagues in devising procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
To generate research output and contribute to the development of independent and original ideas as appropriate.
To maintain and update area of specialist knowledge, researching and critically appraising relevant literature within the area.

Other

To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
To ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties
To abide by the University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Essential Criteria

1.A Batchelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant research experience.
2.Expertise/knowledge in ecology.
3.Knowledge of research methods and techniques in community ecology.
4.Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies.
5.Proven ability to analyse complex information and summaries appropriately.
6.Proven communication skills, including presentation to various audiences.
7.Excellent organisational and team-working skills.
8.Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation, team working and accuracy within work.

Desirable Criteria

1.Expertise in organism, population or community responses to environmental change.