Research Associate in Earth Science

Job summary

This an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher  to influence how space missions of the future will protect environments elsewhere in the solar system from contamination carried from Earth and to protect the Earth from harmful contamination in samples returning from other planets. The work will involve applying Bayesian statistical methods to data generated by microbiologists to identify which steps are most sensitive for a...

Job listing information

• Reference ENG02702
• Date posted 2 August 2023
• Closing date 30 August 2023

Key information about the role

• Location South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

• Position type Full time, fixed term
• Salary £45,593 – £53,630 plus benefits

• Department Department of Earth Science & Engineering
• Category Researcher / Non Clinical Researcher

Job description

Job summary

This an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher  to influence how space missions of the future will protect environments elsewhere in the solar system from contamination carried from Earth and to protect the Earth from harmful contamination in samples returning from other planets.

The work will involve applying Bayesian statistical methods to data generated by microbiologists to identify which steps are most sensitive for a successful outcome.

The ideal applicant will hold an Undergraduate or Masters degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or a closely related discipline and will have obtained a PhD by applying those skills in a different technical environment.

While the work is mainly based in South Kensington, London, the research team are located in three institutions and there will be some travel between London, Milton Keynes and Coventry

Duties and responsibilities

As part of your duties, you will perform statistical assessments of data generated by microbiologist, explore the cross-disciplinary opportunities provided by the combined study of statistics and planetary protection.

You will write reports for submission to research sponsors and papers for highly regarded international journals. You will also present findings to colleagues and at conferences

Essential requirements

As part of your existing skills you will have knowledge of research methods

and statistical procedures.

You will have practical experience of a research environment, publication in refereed journals and a willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Further information

This is a fixed term position for 22 months.

Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Mark A. Sephton – m.a.sephton@imperial.ac.uk or Jonathan Carter – ac8191@coventry.ac.uk.