Research Fellow in Chemical Characterisation and Geochemistry of Plant-Soil Interaction (1066118DA)

We are looking to recruit a chemist or a geochemist to understand how plants acquire phosphorus from soil. You will be joining an interdisciplinary team of ~8 experimental and mathematical researchers with an excellent publication record and funding from ERC, BBSRC and EPSRC. The head of the group has an excellent record in supporting PDRAs in obtaining personal early career fellowships from the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, EPSRC, Leverhulme Trust, Royal Commission 1851 etc.

You will develop and contribute to understanding the interaction between plant roots and soil using the combination of ICPMS soil solution analysis and experimental assay development for spatially resolved mapping of soil chemistry. Knowledge of XRF and SEM-EDX elemental mapping would also be desirable. You will be part of a large interdisciplinary team funded by the European Research Council (ERC), which consists of engineers, mathematicians and plant/soil scientists all working together to understand the fundamentals of plant-soil interaction. 

To be successful you will need a track record in soil and/or environmental chemistry using ICPMS soil solution analysis, knowledge and experience of XRF and SEMEDX elemental mapping is also desirable, track record of producing peer reviewed publications and an ability to co-supervise PhD research.  You will hold a PhD or equivalent in chemistry, soil science, geochemistry, advanced material science or a related discipline. This appointment will be initially until Aug 31st 2020 with a possibility of extension if more funds are available.

The University of Southampton is an institution in the top one per cent of world universities* and one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive universities.  We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise.  

You will join a leading Engineering Faculty with an excellent record of collaborative research with industry and academic institutions in the UK and abroad. You will also be strongly linked to National Oceanography Centre in Southampton.  In September 2013 an Athena SWAN Bronze award was received in recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering.

Informal enquiries can be sent to Tiina Roose on (t.roose@soton.ac.uk) 

At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality.  

*QS World University Rankings 2012-13

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. 

Application Procedure

You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Elsa Samwell (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2507. Please quote reference 1066118DA on all correspondence.

Closing Date: 09 Nov 2018
Post Type: Education, Research & Enterprise