Kew Research Fellow - Spatial Analysis

Job Description

Fixed Term (FTA) 4 years We are seeking applications from promising early-career scientists with innovative and viable research ideas for Future Leader Fellowship positions in Plant and Fungal Science. It is both a challenging and exciting time to joinKew, as we launch and implement a ground-breaking new scientific mission and strategy.To achieve the aims of our scientific mission Kew has an ambitious plan to help stop biodiversity loss and discover sustainable nature-based solutions to some of our biggestglobal challenges. The Future Leader Fellowship programme is a crucial part of this ambition, building critical capacity to help discover and implement these solutions.This Fellowship is in Spatial Analysis and will contribute to RBG Kews Scientific Priority2: Digital Revolution and Priority 1: Ecosystem Stewardship. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungifor the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing onour leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.Join us on our journey as protectors of the worlds plants and fungi. The FutureLeader Fellowship in Plant and Fungal Science aims to provide appointed fellows with an internationally outstanding level of education and professional development, empowering them to establish themselves as independent researchers in their discipline by theend of the Fellowship. There are five Fellowships available each year, each offering a four-year research post based at either Kew Gardens or Wakehurst.Spatial analysis work at RBG Kew involves researching, mapping and understanding the distribution of biodiversityand natural capital. We do this by applying and developing a variety of geospatial techniques delivering science-based knowledge, conservation and solutions to make a difference.The research ranges from remote sensing and spatial analysis for assessing extinctionrisk, to biodiversity modelling to understand the processes driving plant and fungi diversity.The Fellowship in Spatial Analysis is suitable for a spatial scientist with a strong background in R and Python, biomass measurements, and UAV and/or LiDAR and theability to develop spatial research ideas that align to Kews scientific mission.Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance,an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, aswell access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.Closing Date: 01/08/2021No agencies please.Applicants must include a CV and a research plan as attachments of their online application form. The research plan doesnot have a set format but should not exceed three sides of A4. The research plan should provide an outline of what your plans would be for the four-year Fellowship, which will then be developed into a full research plan in collaboration with your line managerif successful.