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Research Fellow in Biogeochemistry (Biogeochemistry, Soil Science, Plant Sciences) University of Birmingham in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Fixed-term full-time research fellow post up to April 2028. Salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049, with potential progression once in post to £48,822. Funded by ARIA through the IMPULSA project.

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Nov 9, 2026

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Environmental Science
Plant Biology
Biology
Soil Science
Biogeochemistry
Nutrient Cycling
Tree Physiology
Drought

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About this position

Research Fellow in Biogeochemistry at the University of Birmingham (College of Life and Environmental Sciences).

This full-time, fixed-term research post is part of the IMPULSA project, funded by ARIA, and focuses on how nutrient variation and drought stress affect immunised and non-immunised oak seedlings grown in glasshouse conditions. The work will examine biogeochemistry, soil science, plant sciences, nutrient cycling, enzyme activity, macro- and micronutrient availability, plant tissue C:N:P ratios, stomatal conductance, photosynthesis, biomass, survival, and recovery after rewatering.

The role is suited to candidates with a PhD in Environmental Science, Soil Science, Plant Sciences, Biogeochemistry, Biology or a related discipline. Strong analytical skills, experience with research methods and data interpretation, and the ability to communicate findings clearly are required. The postholder will maintain experiments, analyse and curate data, contribute to reports and manuscripts, support grant writing, and help supervise student research where appropriate.

Funding details: full-time salary range £36,636 to £46,049 with progression potential to £48,822; fixed term until April 2028.

Application deadline: 9 November 2026. Informal enquiries: Lesley Boyle at [email protected]. Apply through the University of Birmingham job portal using the official vacancy link.

Funding details

Fixed-term full-time research fellow post up to April 2028. Salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049, with potential progression once in post to £48,822. Funded by ARIA through the IMPULSA project.

What's required

PhD in Environmental Science, Soil Science, Plant Sciences, Biogeochemistry, Biology or a related discipline. The post requires a high level of analytical capability, fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods, the ability to contribute to developing new methods, strong communication of complex information, ability to assess and use resources effectively, and capacity to contribute to planning, organising, management and administration of the research programme. Candidate must be available to start full time from January 2027 and should have knowledge of equality and diversity duties under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Apply via the University of Birmingham careers portal using the job link provided. Review the role description carefully and submit the application before the closing date. Informal enquiries can be sent to Lesley Boyle at [email protected].

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