University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Research Associate in Pollination Ecology & Sustainable Development
University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, Bristol, Connecticut, us, 06010
Research Associate in Pollination Ecology & Sustainable Development
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University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience . Pollinator declines across the Himalayan region are leading to negative impacts on people’s livelihoods and health as the yields of nutritious, high‑value crops decline. We have proved on our previous projects that these trends can be reversed at a local scale if farmers, researchers and policymakers work together.
This new project will deliver a national‑level regime‑shift in pollinator awareness, farming and beekeeping practices, research capacity, and conservation policy in Nepal leading to healthier people, economies and ecosystems across the Himalayan region. A post‑doctoral research assistant is needed to coordinate this project overall, contribute technical agroecological expertise, and assess the effectiveness of our interventions.
What will you be doing?
Data monitoring, analysis, and curation;
Writing up findings from research and impact activities;
Preparing survey protocols and training materials;
Contributing to data collector training courses in Nepal.
Regular communication with project partners;
Reviewing team documents such as reports and policy briefs;
Compiling and evaluating evidence of intervention impact for publication and reporting;
Assisting with survey permissions and health and safety documentation;
Scheduling and recording action points from team meetings.
Qualifications
Highly organised and communicative with proven experience coordinating complex, multi‑partner projects;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organisational and time‑management abilities;
Capacity to manage own workload effectively;
Sound understanding of safeguarding, ethics, and Health & Safety requirements;
Experience working with partners from diverse cultural and disciplinary backgrounds;
Knowledge of agroecology—particularly pollination biology—and broader themes in sustainable development;
Ideally based in Bristol full‑time to integrate with the wider Biological Sciences community, with flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
Interview date: 17th December 2025
Contract type: Open Ended with Fixed Funding until 30/09/2029
Work pattern: Full‑time
Grade: I
Salary: £39,906 - £44,746 per annum
School/Unit: Biological Sciences
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 30/11/2025
For informal enquiries please contact Professor Jane Memmott, Professor of Ecology and Dulverton Chair, Jane.Memmott@bristol.ac.uk
Our strategy and mission: We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values. The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
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Research Associate in Pollination Ecology & Sustainable Development
role at
University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience . Pollinator declines across the Himalayan region are leading to negative impacts on people’s livelihoods and health as the yields of nutritious, high‑value crops decline. We have proved on our previous projects that these trends can be reversed at a local scale if farmers, researchers and policymakers work together.
This new project will deliver a national‑level regime‑shift in pollinator awareness, farming and beekeeping practices, research capacity, and conservation policy in Nepal leading to healthier people, economies and ecosystems across the Himalayan region. A post‑doctoral research assistant is needed to coordinate this project overall, contribute technical agroecological expertise, and assess the effectiveness of our interventions.
What will you be doing?
Data monitoring, analysis, and curation;
Writing up findings from research and impact activities;
Preparing survey protocols and training materials;
Contributing to data collector training courses in Nepal.
Regular communication with project partners;
Reviewing team documents such as reports and policy briefs;
Compiling and evaluating evidence of intervention impact for publication and reporting;
Assisting with survey permissions and health and safety documentation;
Scheduling and recording action points from team meetings.
Qualifications
Highly organised and communicative with proven experience coordinating complex, multi‑partner projects;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organisational and time‑management abilities;
Capacity to manage own workload effectively;
Sound understanding of safeguarding, ethics, and Health & Safety requirements;
Experience working with partners from diverse cultural and disciplinary backgrounds;
Knowledge of agroecology—particularly pollination biology—and broader themes in sustainable development;
Ideally based in Bristol full‑time to integrate with the wider Biological Sciences community, with flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
Interview date: 17th December 2025
Contract type: Open Ended with Fixed Funding until 30/09/2029
Work pattern: Full‑time
Grade: I
Salary: £39,906 - £44,746 per annum
School/Unit: Biological Sciences
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 30/11/2025
For informal enquiries please contact Professor Jane Memmott, Professor of Ecology and Dulverton Chair, Jane.Memmott@bristol.ac.uk
Our strategy and mission: We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values. The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
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