Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Conservation Science Research Group (Fixed Term)
University Of Cambridge
Description
Post-doctoral Research Associate - Conservation Science Research Group
(Fixed Term)
A Research Associate post is available in the Conservation Science Research Group to be supervised by Professor William Sutherland in the Department of Zoology at the University of Cambridge. The post-holder will be working on Biosecurity Research Initiative at St Catharine's Initiative (BioRISC).
The aim of BioRISC (Biosecurity Research Initiative at St Catharine's) is to examine new ways of collating and interpreting evidence in order to inform policy and practice. One important element of this work is the collation and interpretation of evidence, currently concentrating on invasive species management. The work so far has entailed the creation of a method, called dynamic meta-analysis (the preprint by Shackelford et al can be found at https: // bit.ly/2Jmn4JW). This method uses data from primary studies that have been collated (currently at https: // www. metadataset.com/), so that they can be interpreted by individual users. For example, this may include a user carrying out a meta-analysis that is relevant to the context of their needs. This system also allows the automated updating of analysis as more literature is added. The proposed work is to find means of delivering evidence in a way that is useful for different users' contexts, to improve the usability of metadataset.com, and to develop methods to allow the synthesis of studies that differ in study design. We are looking for someone with knowledge of environmental issues who has a strong, proven record of using R for complex statistical analysis and for the production of packages.
BioRISC is funded by the David and Claudia Harding Foundation. This post will be based in the Department of Zoology.
Essential criteria:
Educated to PhD level, in a relevant subject, such as ecology
Good understanding of ecology
Good understanding of meta-analysis
Proven ability to use R for analysis and the production of packages
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships
Proven publishing record in peer-reviewed journals
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Ability to work in a team
Attention to detail
Ability to simplify complex scientific information to be understood by non-experts
Desirable:
Ability to design websites and conduct user-testing
Experience making academic research relevant to policy or practitioners
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available up until 30 June 2022.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.
We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department/institution/Faculty/School/University.
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Further information
Further Information - Research Associate - PF24957Department/Location
Department of Zoology
Salary
£32,816-£40,322
Reference
PF24957
Category
Research
Published
1 December 2020
Closing date
22 December 2020
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