Position:	Research Fellow in Forest Ecosystem Processes
Institution:	University of Birmingham
Location:	Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Duties:	The Research Associate will have a central role in designing, coordinating and undertaking forest ecosystem process research within cutting edge the Free Air CO2 Enrichment program of the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR-FACE). In this role, the incumbent will collaborate with others to ensure the success of the strategic aims of the BIFoR-FACE programme and participate in all aspects of research, from design over data collection, quality control and statistical evaluation through to presentation and publication results. The research associate will undertake field intensive measurements at the BIFoR-FACE site
Requirements:	A PhD in a relevant area of environmental plant sciences, forest sciences, or ecosystem processes; preferentially with strong field work experience; Demonstrated initiative in completing scientific investigations from design through data collection and evaluation to publication; A record commensurate with stage of career of publications in well regarded peer reviewed academic journals; Excellent communication, written and presentation skills; Ability to assess and organise resources effectively
Text:	Research Fellow in Forest Ecosystem Processes - 58179 Click here to go back to search results Apply Now Full Time/Part Time Full Time Duration of Post 2 years Post is open to: External and internal candidates Grade 7 Salary Full time starting salary is normally in the range £29,799 to £38,832. With potential progression once in post to £41,212 a year. Additional Information Terms and Conditions Research and Analogous Staff (non-clinical) Job Purpose The Research Associate will have a central role in designing, coordinating and undertaking forest ecosystem process research within cutting edge the Free Air CO2 Enrichment program of the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR-FACE). In this role, the incumbent will collaborate with others to ensure the success of the strategic aims of the BIFoR-FACE programme and participate in all aspects of research, from design over data collection, quality control and statistical evaluation through to presentation and publication results. The research associate will undertake field intensive measurements at the BIFoR-FACE site. Person Specification • A PhD in a relevant area of environmental plant sciences, forest sciences, or ecosystem processes; preferentially with strong field work experience; • Demonstrated initiative in completing scientific investigations from design through data collection and evaluation to publication; • A record commensurate with stage of career of publications in well regarded peer reviewed academic journals; • Excellent communication, written and presentation skills. • Ability to assess and organise resources effectively Closing Date 21 Nov 2017 A full job description is available in PDF format http://www.download.bham.ac.uk/vacancies/jd/58179.pdf Apply Now If you do not have Adobe software you can view the full job description by clicking here to download Adobe software free of charge. (This will take you to an external site). Email this vacancy to a friend University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK Tel: 0121 415 9000

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