New post: PDRA to work on understanding the effect of plant biogenic volatile organic compounds

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Oxford Long-Term Ecology Lab at the Department of Biology, University of Oxford. The post is fixed term for 24 months and is funded by the Leverhulme Trust.

The research will focus primarily on understanding the effect of plant biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs), found in the ambient air in urban greenspaces, on human health. You will be responsible for developing and leading a programme of research aimed at investigating how some urban greenspaces, both indoor and outdoor, because of the plant species they contain which emit certain BVOCs, can trigger significant improvements in psychological and physical health in people who visit these spaces.

About you

The successful applicant will have a PhD/DPhil in a relevant subject. Knowledge of methodologies and approaches to measuring and analysing BVOCs is essential as is an ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities.

You should hold a degree in Biology or a related subject before starting and have sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to both work within established research programmes and develop your own research areas.

For more information and to apply (by 6 December 2024), please see the University of Oxford vacancies website: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/ (vacancy ID 176473)