University of Exeter
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Convex Seascape Survey
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The starting salary will be from £43,482 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
About The Role
Postdoctoral Research Fellow INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
This Convex Seascape Survey funded full-time post is available as maternity cover from 12/10/26 until 31/03/27 on a fixed term basis.
The starting salary will be from £43,482 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
The Role
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in the Convex Seascape Survey, a global scientific programme that seeks to discover exactly how the ocean performs its vital role as the world's largest carbon sink, including assessing human influences on seabed carbon.
Funded by Convex Insurance Group Ltd., the project is being undertaken in association with Blue Marine Foundation, with science led by the University of Exeter in collaboration with UK and international partners. More information on the project available here: [Convex Seascape Survey](Convex Seascape Survey)
The successful applicant will work on the task of identifying reference conditions, including the collation, analysis and construction of shelf-sea reference carbon budgets using satellite, in situ and re-analysis data.
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The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.
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Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in surface ocean carbon, air-sea exchange and ocean carbon sink methodologies and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further Information
Please contact insert Chloe Severn, insert c.r.severn@exeter.ac.uk
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We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
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- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
- Support teams that understand the University wide 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 supports 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/Cornwall.
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