University of Exeter
Job title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Company
University of Exeter
Job description
Job description
Faculty of Health and Life SciencesThis new full-time post is available from January 2025 until January 2028 on a fixed term basis. Please note that this role is foreseen for the duration of 3 years. However, we note that funding is allocated on an annual basis and that the post is subject to future annual funding being agreed.The postThe Faculty of Health and Life Sciences wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Dr Sam Ellis. This National Institutes of Health funded post is expected to be available 6 th January 2025 to 5 th January 2028. The post will be based at the University of Exeter Streatham Campus and there is some limited flexibility on start date. The successful applicant will contribute to our recently awarded grant called Social modifiers of Primate Lifespan. This role is foreseen for the duration of 3 years. However, we note that funding is allocated on an annual basis and that the post is subject to future annual funding being agreed.This post is part of an international collaborative project which aims understand why species vary in how long they live. The successful applicant to this post will support the comparative life-history branch of the project. We currently have limited knowledge of how long most animals live- which makes it very difficult to understand what drives variation in lifespan across species, including humans. The aim of this project is to characterise the lifespans of humans and other primates and to explore the biodemographic, ecological and life-history drivers of primate lifespan variation. To achieve these aims the successful applicant will: (1) optimise a Bayesian life history model (doi.org/10.1101/2023.02.22.529527) for primate data; (2) apply this model to data collated from the literature to build a database of primate lifespans; and (3) use the database to explore the biodemographic, ecological and life-history correlates of lifespan in primates. Extended job advert and FAQs here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_1VYxSpQ9TRVuLsPZyK8_d-KTPr-K_x_rmGDBnb9-DI/edit?usp=sharingAbout youThe successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or be nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. The successful candidate will have experience of developing and applying statistical models.Ideally, the successful applicant will be nationally recognised in the study of social and/or life history evolution.Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.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 (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 ExeterWe 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 CityOur Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe 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 informationFor further information please contact Dr Sam Ellis, e-mail: [email protected] or telephone (01392) 724638.
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Location
Exeter
Job date
Sat, 05 Oct 2024 22:20:09 GMT
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