Research Fellow - Palynologist, Geosciences

School/Section Geosciences Division Geology & Geophysics Staff Category Research Position Type Full Time Grade Grade 6 Salary £38,249 - £45,413 Ref No GEO475R Closing Date 19-MAY-2025
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher (Palynologist) to join our multidisciplinary team to develop an integrated approach for calibrating depositional environments using palynofacies analysis. This research will focus on the Middle to Upper Jurassic strata of the North Sea and will incorporate advanced microscopy techniques and a multi-proxy integration to refine depositional environment models. Job Description Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 6, £38,249 - £45,413 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience. This role is available for up to 24 months with possibility to extend for a further year. Informal enquiries should be made to Prof. David Jolley, Professor in Palynology, e-mail: d.jolley@abdn.ac.uk Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information. To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs Job Reference Number: GEO475R The closing date for the receipt of applications is 19 May 2025 The School of Geosciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged. Please Note If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.

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