Postdoctoral Researcher (Maternity Cover)

Postdoctoral Researcher (maternity cover)

This 1 year fixed-term role (with possible extension) will undertake two projects:

• A desk-based assessment of the climate change risks and opportunities for threatened
  Lepidoptera species in England, which would be written up as a report and, subject to the
  results, also as a scientific paper.
• The development of a multi-year research proposal to address topics of key ecological
  importance for Butterfly Conservation. We anticipate that the post-holder would submit this
  proposal to the NERC Independent Research Fellowship programme in Autumn 2024.

We are looking for outstanding candidates with an ecological PhD and a proven track record of
developing, undertaking and publishing research, who are looking to take the next step up in
their academic career. If this sounds like you, please read through the job description and
person specification, and visit www.butterfly-conservation.org… to learn more about
Butterfly Conservation.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Midday Wednesday 7 February 2024

Interviews will take place on 21 February 2024

We believe our work has never been more important.

Wildlife is in steep decline across the UK and over three-quarters of butterflies and
two-thirds of moths are declining. We recognise it needs a great team with a wide variety of
skills to tackle the problems facing butterflies, moths and the environment.

Our staff and volunteers are proud to be part of Butterfly Conservation and are dedicated to
making a difference to the environment we live in. We understand the importance of maintaining
and expanding our expert and valued team of people and offer a range of roles located all over
the UK, from the peat bogs in Scotland to the post room in Dorset.

Contract: 12 months fixed term, with a possibility to extend

Hours: 37 hours per week (1fte)

Location: Remote / home based, with requirement for occasional travel across the UK.

Salary: Band D – £32,359 – £36,698 per annum, dependent upon experience plus 8% pension
contribution

Benefits: Competitive

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