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Join the path-breaking mission of Kew Royal Botanic Gardens as a Postdoctoral Research Associate with fantastic benefits.
Overview
Salary
£39243 - £42154
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, UK - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a globally recognized plant science institute and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Committed to understanding and protecting flora for the benefit of all life, RBG Kew aims to combat the extinction crisis, promote nature conservation and foster sustainable management practices using their world-class research, extensive collections and partnerships. They also showcase inspiring gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, boasting a rich heritage of 260 years.
Role Summary
- Conduct research and manage projects as part of a dynamic team.
- Work on two projects aimed at improving Forest Carbon Estimates and Using biodiversity to support climate resilient livelihoods.
- Spend time in tropical countries conducting fieldwork and research.
Role Requirements
- Must have a PhD in geography or sustainable development.
- Experience of fieldwork and research in tropical countries is required.
- Need strong track record in financial management and reporting.
- Proficiency in spoken and written French is essential.
- Should be able to work independently and have project management skills.
Application Process Details
- Consideration of continuous learning opportunities.
- Generous annual leave, flexible working options, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Benefit schemes include a cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership, in addition to a competitive pension and an employee discount scheme.
- Free entry into a variety of national museums and galleries, as well as access to the beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth. We aim to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all, and managed sustainably. We achieve these goals through our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, and inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, backed by our 260 years of history.
The role: We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate who is fluent in French to join our dynamic team. This role combines research and project management and is part of two projects funded by Rio Tinto and the Global Centre for Biodiversity and Climate. The projects focus on 'Improved Forest Carbon Estimates in the Republic of Guinea' and 'Using biodiversity to support climate resilient livelihoods in intact tropical peatlands'.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have a PhD in geography or sustainable development, experience conducting fieldwork and research in tropical countries, and a proven track record in financial management and reporting. Project management experience, the ability to work independently, and proficiency in spoken and written French are essential.
Benefits: Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working options to help maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme, and other wellbeing support such as a cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme, and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
