Question 1

What are the key responsibilities in this Postdoctoral Research Associate role?

Accepted Answer

You will develop metrics for monitoring landscape restoration success in improving ecological connectivity, apply them to European projects, create a practical guide, produce peer-reviewed publications, lead manuscript writing, mentor juniors, and support group activities. This role is ideal for conservation modelling experts. Explore similar research jobs or postdoc opportunities.

Question 2

What qualifications and skills are required for this University of Cambridge postdoc?

Accepted Answer

Required: PhD in ecology, biology, or conservation with maths/stats training; knowledge of ecology, land-use, metrics for restoration; excellent modelling and geospatial analysis; R programming; strong work ethic, communication, publication record. Desirable: large datasets, mentoring. Build your academic CV with tips from how to write a winning academic CV and postdoctoral success guide.

Question 3

What is the salary, duration, and employment type for this position?

Accepted Answer

Salary: £37,694-£46,049. Fixed-term for 11 months in the first instance. Full-time research role in the Department of Zoology at University of Cambridge. Flexible working considered. Check professor salaries and university salaries for comparisons.

Question 4

How do I apply for the Landscape Restoration Postdoc at Cambridge?

Accepted Answer

Click 'Apply' on the jobs.cam.ac.uk site, register, and submit online quoting reference PF48812. Informal enquiries to Prof Rob Fletcher (rf497@cam.ac.uk). HR contact: hr@zoo.cam.ac.uk. Applications welcome from women and BME candidates. See higher ed postdoc jobs for more.

Question 5

Does this role offer visa sponsorship or suit international applicants?

Accepted Answer

The University requires employees to be eligible to live and work in the UK. No explicit visa sponsorship mentioned. Internal secondments and flexible working considered. International researchers should verify UK visa status. Relevant: research assistant jobs and postdoc thriving tips.

Question 6

What research areas does this Postdoctoral position focus on?

Accepted Answer

Landscape restoration, ecological connectivity, conservation metrics, geospatial modelling applied to European projects. Based in David Attenborough Building with 500+ conservation experts. Aligned with environment research funding trends.

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"Postdoctoral Research Associate - Landscape Restoration and Connectivity (fixed-term)"

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