Postdoctoral Researcher in cold-water coral reef habitat loss from ocean acidification

Grade UE07: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

CSE / School of GeoSciences

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixedterm: 27 months

The Opportunity:

We seek a postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) to join an interdisciplinary team investigating how ocean acidification will lead to habitat loss in cold-water coral ecosystems. The position is for 27-months through the NERC-funded grant on “Coralporosis of cold-water coral ecosystems - in silico reefs to model habitat loss”. The post holder will conduct acidification experiments on 3D printed coral ‘mini-reefs’ at the University of Edinburgh and St Abbs Marine Station to visualise and quantify the loss of habitat integrity in a variety of scenarios. The project will incorporate this data into existing models to create an in-silico reef to predict future habitat loss of these vulnerable marine ecosystems. 

This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering flexible working patterns. 
 

The salary for this post is £41,064 to £48,822 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience in marine experimental research 
• Understanding of ocean acidification impacts to calcifying organisms
• Experience in image analysis 
• Skills in working across interdisciplinary teams 

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Application Information

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV
• Cover letter

As a valued member of our team you can expect: 

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. 
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits 

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The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.  This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.

Key Dates To Note:

The closing date for applications is 29th October 2025.
 

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Interviews will be held at the end of November.

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