Postdoctoral Research Associate / Fellow
Overview
The University of Exeter is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow within the Faculty of Environment, Science & Economy. This NERC-funded position is based at the Penryn Campus as part of the Centre for Ecology and Conservation. The appointment is available from 03/05/2027 until 02/05/2029. The successful candidate will work alongside Dr Bram Kuijper, Professor Alex Thornton, and other collaborators on the theoretical components of the NERC Pushing the Frontiers grant titled The co-evolution of learning and social structure: how minds shape societies and societies shape minds.
What you get
The position offers a salary ranging from £35,302 to £44,352 per annum. The starting salary depends on knowledge, skills, and experience, offering £35,302 to £40,704 for a Postdoctoral Research Associate and £44,352 for a Postdoctoral Fellow.
Requirements
Applicants for the Postdoctoral Research Associate role must hold or be nearing completion of a relevant PhD, or possess equivalent qualification or experience, in behavioural ecology, evolutionary biology, theoretical biology, or a related field. Candidates need proven skills in evolutionary modelling, computational evolutionary biology including individual-based simulations, and experience conducting and completing research from idea conception to publication and presentations. Desirable attributes include the ability to develop simulation code in languages such as C++, R, or Python, alongside knowledge of social network analysis, game theory, and experience collaborating across theoretical and empirical research.
Applicants for the Postdoctoral Fellow role must possess a relevant PhD in a similar field and demonstrate a strong track record of high-quality publications, including published research in theoretical evolutionary biology. They must also have specialist knowledge to develop research programmes and methodologies, alongside skills in evolutionary modelling and simulation code development.
How to apply
Interested individuals can contact Dr Bram Kuijper or Professor Alex Thornton via email for further information.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2026-12-14.