Postdoctoral Researcher – Ecologist to Lead Research into Mechanistic Understanding of the Spatio-temporal Distribution of Invertebrate Populations (Full time, Fixed term up to 30 May 2026)

Job title:

Postdoctoral Researcher – Ecologist to Lead Analysis into Mechanistic Understanding of the Spatio-temporal Distribution of Invertebrate Populations (Full time, Fastened time period as much as 30 Might 2026)

Firm

Harper Adams College

Job description

Harper Adams College is searching for to recruit a researcher in ecology with an curiosity in utilized invertebrate biology and a background and curiosity in quantitative strategies and spatial evaluation. The place holder will take a number one position in a collaborative group conducting analysis right into a novel, environmentally sustainable and commercially viable method to regulate of the gray discipline slug, Deroceras reticulatum. Lately the Invertebrate Biology Crew has been investigating the spatial distribution of slugs in arable fields, with inhabitants distributions characterised by a number of “islands/patches” of excessive slug density inside “seas” of low slug numbers. We’ve got established the behavioural mechanisms underpinning the spatio-temporal stability of patches, their measurement vary/frequency in arable fields, and the financial viability of concentrating on remedies – pathogenic nematodes or standard molluscicidal pellets – solely on the patches for slug management (see detailed job description for publications). The goal is now to increase this work to develop a precision agriculture method which considerably reduces the realm handled and related environmental threat, whereas attaining dependable management of the pest. To do that the important thing environmental elements which govern the places by which patches will type must be established, and predictive fashions/equations developed to be used with (present) automated software tools.The postholder will take the educational lead of a discipline and modelling research to develop and validate this pest slug prediction system, offering tutorial analysis and rigor as a clearly outlined part of a giant collaborative challenge involving academia, business, and farmers. As well as, to make sure financial viability of the method, they’ll collaborate with expertise specialists who shall be investigating using soil scans undertaken to assist different husbandry selections (however which mirror key soil traits recognized by earlier discipline/modelling work as doubtlessly essential for patch location), as enter knowledge for the ultimate process developed. Alternatives may even come up to combine findings with using robotic approaches to pathogenic nematode remedies for slugs, guaranteeing the process can be utilized for standard and organic management. This challenge will subsequently give the profitable candidate a variety of expertise and transferable abilities for his or her future profession.In case you have any queries or questions or for a casual dialogue, please contact Keith Walters through electronic mail at . Please click on on the above ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our web site Harper Adams e-Recruitment programme at to be accomplished no later than midnight on 2 April 2024.Utility Process:Functions must be made by sending a full Curriculum Vitae and supporting assertion, which clearly highlights how your abilities and expertise match the necessities of the position, to Jayne Weaver through electronic mail to . Candidates ought to make sure that they supply full particulars of the identify, postal handle, electronic mail handle and phone variety of two referees, together with current or most up-to-date employer.£33,966 to £37,099 every year. Grade 8 (The purpose of entry shall be dependent upon related {qualifications} and expertise)

Anticipated wage

£33966 – 37099 per yr

Location

Edgmond, Shropshire – Newport, Shropshire

Job date

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 23:05:42 GMT

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