COLLEGE OF MVLS

School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Grade 7

Job Purpose

To lead on economic, behavioural and systems-modelling project components, integrating fisher behaviour, market demand, welfare and sustainability into quantitative frameworks that guide decision-making. The role involves extended periods of fieldwork in the Brazilian Amazon.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.      Lead the design, analysis and interpretation of fisher interviews, participatory mapping and deliberative valuation.

2.      Co-facilitate participatory systems-mapping workshops with Amazonian communities and stakeholders.

3.      Lead co-development of bioeconomic models incorporating welfare, mortality, fisher effort, prices and consumer preferences.

4.      Lead and analyse UK consumer and retailer choice experiments assessing willingness to pay for welfare and sustainability.

5.      Integrate biological outputs (mortality, stress, recovery) into economic and population models.

6.      Generate policy-relevant outputs including trade-off analyses and sustainability scenarios.

7.      Co-author interdisciplinary publications across economics, conservation and welfare science.

8.      Support participatory feedback to fishers and policymakers in Brazil.

9.      Train students and partners in modelling, valuation and interpretation of socio-ecological systems.

The above duties are not exhaustive and the postholder will be required to undertake any other relevant duties as required by the line manager which are commensurate with the grade of the post.

Please note that as part of your application you must address and demonstrate how you meet EACH of the essential/desirable criteria below. Applications which do not address the essential criteria as requested will not be progressed.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Normally Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) plus track record of emerging independence within a research/professional environment, or alternatively possess professional qualifications and experience equivalent to PhD level plus the requisite experience.

A2 PhD in environmental economics, ecological economics, fisheries economics, environmental social science, quantitative geography, or a closely related discipline.

A3 In-depth knowledge of how human behaviour, markets, and incentives influence natural-resource use and environmental outcomes.

A4 Understanding of stated-preference methods, choice experiments, or behavioural valuation approaches used in environmental and resource economics.

A5 Knowledge of sustainability, fisheries, conservation, or socio-ecological systems relevant to small-scale or developing-world resource use.

Desirable:

B1. Knowledge of bioeconomic or fisheries models linking population dynamics with economic behaviour.

B2. Familiarity with participatory or deliberative valuation, systems mapping, or stakeholder-based modelling approaches.

B3. Knowledge of wildlife trade, certification, or sustainability standards in fisheries or aquaculture.

Skills

Essential:

C1. Ability to design, implement and analyse quantitative social-science data, such as surveys, interviews or choice experiments.

C2. Strong statistical and modelling skills using R, Python, Stata, or equivalent.

C3. Ability to integrate qualitative and quantitative data into coherent analytical frameworks.

C4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain quantitative results to non-economists, policymakers and community partners.

C5. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple datasets, analyses and reporting deadlines.

Desirable:

D1Ability to develop, parameterise and interpret economic, bioeconomic or systems models.

D2. Ability to run participatory workshops, focus groups or stakeholder engagement activities.

D3. Ability to produce policy-relevant outputs, such as decision-support tools, reports or briefing documents.

D4. Ability to visualise complex systems (e.g. causal loop diagrams, systems maps, dashboards).

D5. Ability to conduct interviews or workshops in Portuguese.

Experience

Essential:

E1. Demonstrable post-graduate research experience in environmental, ecological or resource economics or a closely related quantitative social-science field.

E2. Experience analysing primary data from surveys, interviews, experiments or observational datasets.

E3. Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications, reports or equivalent research outputs.

E4. Experience working in interdisciplinary research teams that include natural scientists.

E5. Experience managing and integrating multiple streams of data to address applied research questions.

E6. Availability for international travel and extended periods of field-based research in Brazil.

Desirable:

F1. Experience working on fisheries, conservation, wildlife trade or sustainability-related projects.

F2. Experience of international research, especially in low- or middle-income countries.

F3. Experience working directly with stakeholders such as resource users, NGOs, industry or government.

Additional Information

Our School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our Athena Swan Silver award demonstrates our commitment to best practice in recruiting and supporting the career development and progression of female scientists, addressing gender inequalities in higher education.  The Athena SWAN Charter recognises commitment to advancing gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM) employment in academia. https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/bohvm/athenaswan/

The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) has 8 Schools that bring staff together around thematic strengths, across the strategic pillars of education, research and innovation.  More information on the College can be accessed here: MVLS College Futures 2033

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Professor Shaun Killen, Shaun.Killen@glasgow.ac.uk 

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and has funding until 31 March 2028.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

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Closing date 18 March 2026at 23:45