Innovation Fellow in Mining Innovation (skills and environmental data)
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This UKRI-funded post is available from 1 July 2026 on a fixed-term contract until 31 May 2027.
The starting salary will be from £43,482 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.
The post
The Faculty wishes to recruit an Innovation Fellow in Mining to participate in the Critical Minerals Challenge Centre –Accelerating the Green Economy. The successful applicant will carry out two projects. The first is eDNA studies relating to the biodiversity associated with a variety of exploration and mining sites, the second is to create novel ways to monitor the evolution of the UK critical minerals workforce in mining, recycling and remanufacturing. Both involve working collaboratively with researchers from a wide range of other disciplines, industry and regional government.
The post will include developing further projects with industry partners, publishing primary research findings via collaborative peer-reviewed outputs and translating research findings into policy and/or educational materials
About you
We are looking for an Innovation Fellow with interest and experience in the ecology and biodiversity of human-impacted ecosystems and wish to develop primary research and knowledge using new technologies for the monitoring of biodiversity, as well as interest in and experience with skills and workforce development in the mining sector. The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will ideally be a nationally recognised authority in a related subject area and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future
Join the University of Exeter, a top 200 Russel Group university (QS & THE World University Rankings 2025), excelling in teaching (triple Gold rating, TEF 2023) and leading groundbreaking research in the beautiful southwest of England.
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
What we can offer you:
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
- Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.
How we can help
If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at
[email protected]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
