Research Fellow (RA2323)

The University of East Anglia is seeking a part-time Research Fellow in Biodiversity and Hydrology. The role involves developing hydrological and ecological models to assess climate-resilient land use scenarios. Candidates should have a PhD, strong research experience, and programming skills. The position is fixed-term for 23 months and offers flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements. Salary is £48,149 per annum (pro rata), with benefits including generous leave and pension.
About the Role:

Faculty of Science
Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research

Research Fellow in Biodiversity and Hydrology (part-time 0.7FTE)

Ref: RA2323

Salary on appointment will be £48,149 per annum (pro rata), with an annual increment up to £55,755 per annum (pro rata).

The Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of East Anglia is recruiting a Research Fellow to lead the development and application of hydrological and ecological models and datasets to produce and assess future climate-resilient land use intervention (LUI) scenarios that meet UK net zero, biodiversity and food security targets.

In this role you will be responsible for running and developing hydrological models, biodiversity models and carbon storage models, in order to simulate responses to LUI and/or climate change across the UK. You will integrate the findings within the wider OpenLAND integrated modelling framework. OpenLAND (Open Evaluation of Climate-resilient Interventions for Land Management, Soil Health and Net Zero), is a UKRI funded project in which the University of East Anglia is the lead organisation, which is associated with the Land use for net zero, nature & people (LUNZ) hub. The results will be used within the project to assess future land use scenarios for the UK in the context of pathways to net zero.

You will be expected to lead in the development and improvement of the models used. Where appropriate, you will lead the writing of journal papers. This requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work in teams, and a deep knowledge and understanding of both ecology and hydrology, and of the functionality and limitations of the models used to examine the projected impacts of change in land use and climate.

As a Research Fellow you will have a PhD at the time of appointment (or passed viva), and a strong publication record in the field of climate change, hydrology and biodiversity. You will also have significant experience of independent research, extensive programming and software development experience, and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner.

This part-time (0.7FTE) post is available on a fixed term basis for 23 months until 31 July 2027.

We encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including term-time only, compressed working hours, part time, job share, and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Benefits include:
• 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 20 June 2025

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further Information

For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Rachel Warren via r.warren@uea.ac.uk or Jeff Price via jeff.price@uea.ac.uk.