Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Associate in Economics of Biodiversity, Climate, and Natural Resources at University of Exeter (UK)
The Faculty wishes to recruit two posts at either Postdoctoral Research Fellow or Postdoctoral Research Associate levels to undertake research in the economics of biodiversity, climate and natural resources. These positions will support the work of Professor Ben Groom, the Dragon Capital Chair in Biodiversity Economics, which is in the Land, Environment, Economics and Policy (LEEP) Institute at the University of Exeter Business School.
These full-time posts are available immediately for a period of 2 years.
About you
Applications are invited from candidates with strong skills in some of the following areas:
Using spatial and temporal data to analyse land-use change, including the simultaneous loss and gain of terrestrial habitat, focussing on those areas of importance for biodiversity and ecosystem conservation and which are under threat: e.g. tropical rainforests under threat from development from agriculture, logging or other economic activities;
Perform research into habitat and ecosystem regeneration and restoration in light of the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030);
A good understanding of micro-economic theory, welfare economics and econometric methods.
Strong background in applied micro-econometrics;
Experience applying econometric methods to economic and environmental problems;
Knowledge of STATA, R, Python and/or other relevant programming skills for undertaking applied analysis (e.g. machine learning) and handling large geographical or other data sets using GIS or related tools;
Grounding in applied economics (theory and empirics) and environmental and resource economics or related discipline;
An ability to work with interdisciplinary teams on issues concerning the environment, natural capital, ecosystem services and biodiversity.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role at both levels.
What we can offer you
Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Further information
Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Professor Ben Groom: b.d.groom@exeter.ac.uk.
Please state in your application which level you wish to be considered for.
Salary
For the Postdoctoral Research Associate level, the starting salary will be from £34,132 on Grade E, and at the Postdoctoral Research Fellow level, the starting salary will be from £42,882 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.
Contractual hours
36.5
Package
Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).
Job category/type
Research
Date posted
06/06/2025
Job reference
Q05936
Attachments
Link to job posting: https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=171839ediw&LANG=USA