Palaeoecology Research Fellow (Landscapes of Catastrophe)

The Palaeoecology Research Fellow (Landscapes of Catastrophe) position in Ireland over the last millennium during w centres on they will carry out field sampling and laboratory analysis of peat and soil sequences from case-study landscapes across Ireland, and will work closely with the project Co-Leads to. It would suit someone who can bring safe working habits, organisation, and practical judgement to the role.

What the work leans on

The project develops new approached to constraining environmental and landscape chronologies for the period 1650-1960 CE and uses these to reconstruct demographic and agricultural. Core analytical responsibilities include pollen, non‑pollen palynomorph, plant macrofossil, XRF, isotopic, and tephra analysis, alongside the construction of Bayesian age-depth mod.

Where the technical work sits

• They will carry out field sampling and laboratory analysis of peat and soil sequences from case-study landscapes across Ireland, and will work closely with the project Co-Leads to.

Technical requirements

• Candidates with experience in metagenomics (sedimentary aDNA), biomarkers, or a demonstrated capacity to acquire new palaeoenvironmental techniques are strongly encouraged to apply.
• To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Ca.

What helps delivery stay steady

careful practical judgement.

Practical details

• Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of fund.
• Additional detail: Training or development support may be provided.

Job details

• Benefits mentioned: Training