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TRansformational Adaptation in the Caribbean and West Africa, Research Fellow

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Location
Southampton, United Kingdom
Salary
£31,406 to £38,587 per annum
Closing date
17 Oct 2021

School of Geography & Environmental Science

Location:  Highfield Campus
Salary:   £31,406 to £38,587 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term (until 10/08/2022)
Closing Date:  Sunday 17 October 2021
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  1503821WR

The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) has invested £225 Million across 37 interdisciplinary projects to address a range of world problems, including: ‘Teleconnected SARgassum risks across the Atlantic: building capacity for TRansformational Adaptation in the Caribbean and West Africa (SARTRAC)’. SARTRAC is investigating the impacts of and responses to the massive sargassum seaweed invasion of Caribbean and West African coasts since 2011, especially the impacts on and opportunities for the poorest in sargassum affected societies. SARTRAC comprises four (4) universities located in four (4) countries (Jamaica, Barbados, Ghana and UK). We have an exciting opportunity for one part-time researcher to join our team.

To be successful you will have quantitative and qualitative skills to carry out desk-based research on the potential for sargassum to contribute to transformational development through the blue economy. This 7 month fixed-term post would involve a desk-based literature review, and application of systems-based thinking approach (e.g. causal loop diagram) to assess the pathways to achievement of transformational adaptation opportunities from sargassum. In addition, you will have a PhD* or equivalent professional qualification and experience in Geography, Environmental social science or other relevant subject, ideally with experience of sargassum. You will work closely with Southampton researchers, undertake primary research, write research papers, apply for funding, and liaise with Caribbean and African researchers. 

This is a great opportunity for you to develop knowledge and professional skills in: interdisciplinary research projects; collaborative and partnership working; policy-influence; and international development issues.

The University of Southampton is a world-renowned Russell Group University with a global reputation for academic excellence, we offer a stimulating, challenging and dynamic working environment for all our staff.  You will work in the School of Geography and Environmental Sciences, a leading international centre for both geographical research, and Earth observation and GIS applied to a range of environmental and human problems.  

*Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

The post is tenable from 10 January 2022 or soon after.

This post is full time for 7 months due to funding restrictions

Application Procedure 

You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Kate Pounds (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 5456 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk  Please quote reference 1503821WR on all correspondence. 

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