Details
1096655
University of Warwick
01/09/2025
Ongoing
Mon – Fri 9 – 5 (36.5 hours per week)
Not Applicable
Pay
£18.50
£2.23
Description
Role
We are looking for a Research Fellow to join an exciting ERC-funded project on nitrogen cycling, based in the innovative and collaborative Lehtovirta-Morley Research Group (www.lehtovirta-morleylab.com) within the School of Life Sciences.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and skilled researcher to contribute to a cutting-edge project investigating how environmental factors influence nitrogen-cycling microbial communities—and to help integrate these insights into advanced environmental models. You’ll be working at the intersection of climate science, biogeochemistry, and microbial ecology, contributing to high-impact research with real-world applications.
We’re looking for someone with a strong background in environmental modelling, and a keen interest in biogeochemical cycling and climate change. The successful applicant will plan and manage their own research in collaboration with the PI, bring their own ideas to the table, and play an integral role in driving the project forward.
In this role, you will:
- Conduct and analyse original research on nitrogen-cycling microorganisms
- Integrate experimental and environmental data into modelling frameworks
- Present your findings to peers and at national and international conferences
- Prepare publications for peer-reviewed journals
- Engage in training opportunities and support future funding applications
You will also have the opportunity to supervise and train students and staff, and potentially contribute to the development of allied research projects.
Duties and responsibilities
Research
- Help establish a sound research base within the department in order to assist the development of research objectives and proposals for own or joint research.
- Conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
- To publish research outcomes in appropriate journals of international standing and to publish and disseminate the result of research to other reputable outlets.
- Translate knowledge of advances in the subject areas of environmental modelling and biogeochemical cycling into research activity.
- May contribute to preparing proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes, to support a developing research agenda.
- May present information on research progress and outcomes to bodies supervising research, e.g. steering groups.
- Communicate complex information (orally and in writing) and material of a specialist or highly technical nature.
- Continually update own knowledge and understanding in the area of biogeochemical cycling and modelling.
Teaching and Learning Support
- Could be expected to contribute to the teaching and learning programmes in the department.
- Assist in the supervision of student projects and the development of student research skills.
- May be involved in the assessment of student knowledge and supervision of projects.
Administration and Other Activities
- May be required to attend departmental meetings and to participate (where necessary) in other committees and working groups within the department, the faculty and the University.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety in all aspects of work.
- Work within budget constraints.
The duties and responsibilities outlined are not intended to be an exhaustive list but provide guidance on the main aspects of the job. You will be required to be flexible in your duties.
Skills and experience
Essential criteria:
E1. Good honours degree and possession of a PhD or equivalent in Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, or related disciplines.
E2. Proficiency in environmental modelling and a keen interest in climate change, greenhouse gases and biogeochemical cycling
E3. A developing research profile with the ability to publish and/or produce high quality research output.
E4. Breadth or depth of specialist knowledge and expertise in environmental modelling.
E5. Experience of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.
E6. Evidence of research ability/experience and quality research output in environmental modelling including any experience gained during PhD studies and post PhD qualification.
E7. Effective communication skills (oral and written), including the ability to articulate and present research results to an audience and to ensure you are complying with and communicating on Health & Safety requirements.
E8. Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team on research programmes.
E9. Have an awareness of general Health and Safety requirements and how you would apply safe practices at work for yourself and others.
Desirable criteria:
D1. Knowledge of biogeochemical cycling, climate change, and greenhouse gases.
D2. Expertise in using environmental modelling for predicting nutrient cycling and greenhouse gas dynamics.
D3. Experience of trait-based modelling.
D4. Evidence of publications submitted to relevant journals in the topic area.
Location
On campus
Additional information
Duration: 01/09/25 – 31/01/26
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