Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Groundwater and Agricultural Water Modelling at University of Lincoln

Please note, this post is fixed term for 21 months, and full time at 1.0 FTE.
Closing Date: Tuesday 08 October 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday 22 October 2024

We are looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Groundwater and Agricultural Water Modelling to join us at the University of Lincoln, to contribute to the understanding of the physical processes of salinisation in the under-researched shallow groundwater system of the UK Fens. You will primarily be responsible for model development and implementation, and field and lab skills are desirable but not essential.

Salinisation of agricultural lands is a global challenge and one that is likely to affect the UK over the coming century. One area at risk is the Fens of the East of England which produces 11% of the agri-food economy in 4% of agricultural lands. Both sea-level rise and water abstraction can increase the risk of salinisation of groundwaters and both are set to increase as Climate Change progresses. It is estimated that the cost to Lincolnshire from salinisation could be up to £100 million across the county but this estimate is subject to multiple assumptions which needs to be better understood.

You will join the Project Groundwater research team at Lincoln which consists of four ECRs all working on linked projects to support knowledge creation of the physical, social, and economic challenges from groundwater salinisation in Greater Lincolnshire. You will also be a member of the Coasts and Catchments Research Group within the Department of Geography and larger School of Natural Sciences.

This project is part of the wider £7 million Defra Innovative Resilience funded Project Groundwater: Lincolnshire co-ordinated by Lincolnshire County Council. The work will deliver both cutting edge groundwater science and develop solutions to the challenges faced by local communities.

If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Dr Daniel Magnone, Deputy Head of Life and Environmental Sciences (Geography) and PI, at dmagnone@lincoln.ac.uk.

Please note that interviews are provisionally scheduled for Tuesday 22 October 2024.

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