Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Peat Paludiculture Biogeochemistry and Ecology

Overview

Liverpool John Moores University is offering a full-time, fixed-term position for a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Peat Paludiculture Biogeochemistry and Ecology within the Faculty of Science. This two-year role focuses on applied research regarding the environmental sustainability of high water-table agriculture. The position supports the UK Innovate funded Farming Innovation Project, which aims to transform underperforming peatlands into profitable, carbon-sequestering farmland through Typha-based paludiculture. The successful candidate will help develop one of the largest UK paludiculture sites and work on assessing the environmental and ecological sustainability credentials of the associated agricultural systems.

What you get

The position provides a salary ranging from 39,560 to 46,970 British Pounds per annum. Additionally, the university offers an employment package that includes annual leave, a pension scheme, induction and development support, and family-friendly policies.

Requirements

Applicants must be highly skilled and motivated to undertake applied research, coordinate project goals, and collaborate with NGO and commercial partners. The role requires designing coordinated approaches to data collection, planning monitoring to support reporting schedules, conducting laboratory work, performing data analysis, and drafting peer-reviewed publications and project reports. Responsibilities also include handling administrative purchasing tasks, completing timesheet reporting, and helping supervise research assistants. Candidates must be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider peat research team led by Professor Evers, as well as with external project teams.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-06.