Postdoctoral Researcher (Maternity Cover)

Remote / Home based, with the requirement for occasional travel across the UK Contract: 12 months fixed term, with a possibility to extend Hours: 37 hours per week (1fte) Location: Remote / home based, with requirement for occasional travel across the UK. We believe our work has never been more important. Wildlife is in steep decline across the UK and over three-quarters of butterflies and two-thirds of moths are declining. We recognise it needs a great team with a wide variety of skills to tackle the problems facing butterflies, moths and the environment.Our staff and volunteers are proud to be part of Butterfly Conservation and are dedicated to making a difference to the environment we live in. We understand the importance of maintaining and expanding our expert and valued team of people and offer a range of roles located all over the UK, from the peat bogs in Scotland to the post room in Dorset. This 1 year fixed-term role (with possible extension) will undertake two projects:  a desk-based assessment of the climate change risks and opportunities for threatened Lepidoptera species in England, which would be written up as a report and, subject to the results, also as a scientific paper.  the development of a multi-year research proposal to address topics of key ecological importance for Butterfly Conservation. We anticipate that the post-holder would submit this proposal to the NERC Independent Research Fellowship programme in Autumn 2024. We are looking for outstanding candidates with an ecological PhD and a proven track record of developing, undertaking and publishing research, who are looking to take the next step up in their academic career. If this sounds like you, please read through the job description and person specification, and to apply, click the ‘Apply’ button above to learn more about Butterfly Conservation. If you are interested in the role and want an informal chat, please contact Dr Richard Fox, Head of Science, via the HR team at HR@butterfly-conservation.org  Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Closing date: Midday Wednesday 7 February 2024 Interviews will take place on 21 February 2024