Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Stirling, United Kingdom - University of Stirling

University of Stirling

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Stirling, United Kingdom

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Description

Post Details
Full time
Fixed term for 21 months

There is an expectation that work will mostly be undertaken in the UK but 25% of this role will require field visits to Thailand and Vietnam.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2119.

The Post

The post involves the in country and virtual facilitation and engagement supporting the project 'Improving Farmed Animal Welfare in Asia' supported by Open Philanthropy that aims to initiate transformation change in the welfare of farmed fish in Thailand and Vietnam over the two year period.

The project will work with small consortia of academics and private sector in both countries to develop projects that pilot interventions leading to practical improvements to farmed fish welfare and improve the narratives and communications around the issue.

These interventions will be commissioned after the project ambitions are disseminated to stakeholders in the region and an open competition for projects.

Successful proposed interventions will have the potential to (i) avoid unnecessary harm and pain to the fish, (ii) help farmers to improve their efficiency and business resilience, (iii) support a sustainable environment through healthier ecosystems, cleaner waterways and conservation of local species, and, (iv) overall contribute to a healthier population through the creation of a more nutritious food source.

The project will principally target species and systems that enter local markets and hence have most impact on combatting poverty and malnutrition.

Description of Duties

Support stakeholder engagement in Asia and elsewhere and analysis of value chain hotspots for poor welfare outcomes
Collect and assess data on farmed fish welfare issues and value chain stakeholder roles in Thailand and Vietnam
Facilitate the development a coalition of academic and commercial interests through initial stakeholder engagement
Support dissemination of project opportunities and project outcomes through contributions to web and social media presence
Assist delivery of virtual sandpits and minicompetitions for interventions around best practice guidelines and communication strategies
Produce content for online training courses
Support consortia implementing projects virtually and through field visits
Analyse project outcomes and development of targeted best practice guidelines and communication strategies
Support network development in target countries and internationally with key stakeholders through dissemination and engagement

Essential Criteria

PhD in aquaculture or related discipline
Experience in field research in a Low or Medium Income country
Capacity for independent, international project implementation
Demonstrable skills in written and oral communication
Capacity to manage intercultural and travel complexity and risk

Desirable Criteria

Research experience in animal welfare
Audiovisual and social media skills

Behaviours and Competencies

The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.

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Managing self and personal skills

Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.

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Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
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Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
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Embracing change
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
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Using resources effectively
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.
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Engaging with the wider context
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.
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Developing self and others
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development.

Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.

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Working together
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
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Achieving Results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.

About Us
The Faculty of Natural Sciences (FNS) encompasses the Divisions of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Computing Science and Mathematics, Psychology and the Institute of Aquaculture