Job reference
P92581
Date posted
26/04/2024
Application closing date
13/05/2024
Location
Cornwall
Salary
The starting salary will be from £41,732 to £51,283 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.
Package
Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).
Contractual hours
36.5
Basis
Full-time
Job category/type
Research
Attachments
P92581 JD.pdf Postdoctoral Research Fellow further information.docx
Job description
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
The above full-time QUEX funded post is available, on a fixed term basis, 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2025 in the Camborne School of Mines.
The post
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in the QUEX-funded Strategic Grant: ‘ Resourcing Decarbonisation: The circular economics of climate induced innovation in mining regions' (2023-2025).
The successful applicant will conduct research to develop circular economy business models for innovative mining and for repurposing mine wastes to address the emerging supply gap of energy transition minerals while contributing positively to local regions and communities. They will work closely with the University of Queensland PDRA in this project, who will focus on applying environmental economics to understand the nature of the energy transition minerals supply gap and its sensitivity to technical and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. There will be opportunity for travel and workshops between the Universities of Queensland and Exeter.
About you
The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in, mining finance, sustainable finance and circular economy business models and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required, write academic manuscripts, give presentations, engage with stakeholders and learn new techniques.
Please ensure you read the Job Description, Person Specification and Further information document for full details of this role.
What we can offer you
Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Cornwall
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
For further information please contact Karen Hudson-Edwards, e-mail k.hudson- [email protected] or telephone (01326) 259489.
The closing date for completed applications is 13 May 2024. Interviews are expected to take place the week beginning 20 May 2024.