Postdoctoral Research Associate in geochemistry palaeobiology and stratigraphy
Postdoctoral Research Associate in geochemistry palaeobiology and stratigraphy
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Job Description
Grade UE07: 40497 to 48149 per annum
School of GeoSciences / CSE
Full time: 35 hours per week
Fixed term: for 2 years
The Opportunity:Postdoctoral Research Associate in the first Phanerozoic mass extinction
This post is fulltime 35 hours per week); however we are open to considering flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a noncontractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular oncampus working.
We seek a 2year 24 month) postdoctoral research associate to join the research team on the NERC Pushing the Frontiers project Determining the nature and drivers of Earths first metazoan radiation and subsequent extinction: The Cambrian Explosion and Sinsk Event. The overall aim of the project is to understand the drivers and evolutionary consequences of the first mass extinction of the Phanerozoic the enigmatic Cambrian Sinsk Event 514 million years ago.
The work will requirethe creation and interrogation of an integrated age model and stratigraphic dataset of sedimentology redox and isotope geochemistry and palaeobiology in order to resolve the causes and effects of the SINSK mass extinction via a highly integrated multidisciplinary programme of novel analyses and modelling using new global and regional data.
The salary for this post is 40497 to 48149 per annum.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Track record in EdiacaranCambrian research
- Knowledge of redox geochemistry and palaeobiology
- Independent creative researcher
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A positive creative challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant research international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits such as a generous holiday entitlement competitive pension schemes staff discounts and familyfriendly initiatives. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
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The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Offices English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is April 18th 2025.
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Interviews will be held in May/June 2025.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
