Location
Exeter

Hours
Full Time

Salary
From £34,610 to £35,608 (Grade E) for Postdoctoral Research Associate level
From £43,482 to £46,049 (Grade F) for Postdoctoral Research Fellow level

About the Role
This Horizon Europe funded full-time post is available from 1st October 2026 until 30th April 2026 to work with Professor Peter Cox on the EU NextGenCarbon project. The project aims to improve understanding of Europe's greenhouse gas budget using next generation modelling, Earth Observation, and Machine Learning. The successful applicant will work within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, using the JULES-RED forest demography model to interpret observed tree size and age distributions in terms of tree mortality and growth rate, comparing these to the predictions of Demographic Equilibrium Theory.

The role offers the freedom and support to pursue intellectual interests and work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research. The University provides strong support teams aligned with research and teaching goals, an Innovation, Impact and Business directorate offering specialist external engagement support, and the Exeter Academic initiative to help high performing academics develop their careers. The position is based on a beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

Experience
Applicants should possess a relevant PhD (or be nearing completion) in climate and/or environmental science. Experience in land-surface modelling and knowledge of the land carbon cycle will be a distinct advantage.

About you
For the Postdoctoral Research Associate role (Grade E), candidates should be able to present research progress and outcomes clearly, communicate complex information orally, in writing and electronically, and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.
For the Postdoctoral Research Fellow role (Grade F), candidates should be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to securing funds; and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Qualifications
A relevant PhD in climate and/or environmental science or a closely related discipline is required or near completion.