Research Associate​/Fellow in Amazon Palaeoecology

Salary

£31,387 to £35,608 per annum, pro rata depending on skills and experience (£35,608 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Geography

University Park

Friday 13 March 2026

SOC
818526

We are seeking applications for a Research Associate/Fellow (Postdoc) in Amazon Palaeoecology at the University of Nottingham, UK.

The successful candidate will become part of an ambitious, multi-disciplinary research initiative: “Voices of Indigenous Amazonia: historical processes of sociobiodiversity in the face of the challenges of the Anthropocene”. The project brings together leading institutions and researchers across the UK and Brazil. The project proposes to study Amazonian biodiversity and its interactions with native peoples, in the long term, within the Upper Negro Indigenous Territory (TI ARN, Amazonas state).

This territory stands out for its complex and varied ethnic, historical, and socio-environmental configurations.

• A PhD (awarded or within 6 months of completion) in Geography/Palaeoecology/Ecology/Archaeology or related field.
• Proven expertise in Quaternary techniques (phytoliths, pollen, charcoal) for palaeoenvironmental reconstruction.
• Strong skills in statistical analysis and interpretation of ecological datasets.
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and oral, for engagement with academic and professional audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

The position will commence on 1st March 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is funded for 14 months or until the end of the Voices of Indigenous Amazonia Project (Nov 2027), whichever comes first. This post is full time (36.25 hours per week).

Please contact Dr Marco Raczka on m if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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