Research Investment Fellowship in Ecosystem Services Open University

Open University -Faculty of Science

£30,122 - £44,166

Ref 8465

Temporary contract for 48 months

Based in Milton Keynes

We invite applicants showing outstanding promise and potential for research leadership to apply for this independent research fellowship hosted by the Ecosystems and Biodiversity Discipline in the Open University's flagship Centre for Earth, Planetary, Space and Astronomical Research (CEPSAR). The post is one of six Research Investment Fellowships aimed at enhancing expertise in research areas of strategic priority for the Faculty of Science.

We seek to make this appointment in areas that complement existing research expertise in biosphere-atmosphere exchange, plant-soil interactions, eco-hydrology, tropical ecosystem ecology, terrestrial biogeochemistry and in ecosystem responses to current drivers of global change. We invite applications in any of these or closely related areas although our specific area of interest is ecosystem services, where specialisms may include valuing exchanges of carbon, water or other services, their incorporation in international mechanisms such as REDD, the use of remote observation to ensure compliance in such schemes and ecosystem modelling. Exceptional candidates with other research interests that would complement group interests are encouraged to apply.

You should have a track record of research in terrestrial ecosystem science. You will have published high quality papers in peer-reviewed journals and presented the results of your research at international conferences. As part of the application you will be asked to provide a detailed research plan.

Closing date: 30 November 2012.  
Interview date is to be advised.

For detailed information and how to apply go to link below, call the Recruitment Co-ordinator on 01908 858110 or email science-recruitment@open.ac.uk quoting the reference number. 

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.