Research Fellow in Ecosystem Acoustics

Job description

Build a Rewarding Career.Doing things differently.Post 1- Research Fellow- Ecosystem Acoustics
Salary- £33,739 - £ 38,825 per annum

Full time/ Fixed term for 18 months
Post 2- Research Associate- Ecosystem Acoustics
Salary- £29,352 - £33,739 per annum

Full time/ Fixed term for 18 months

About the Role's
Listening to Nature: Monitoring Biodiversity Through Sound

Join an exciting government funded research project developing next-generation biodiversity monitoring technologies

Nottingham Trent University is seeking two enthusiastic researchers to join the newly funded Eco-SEv project, which aims to optimise autonomous acoustic technologies for assessing biodiversity and ecosystem health across agricultural, forestry and natural environments.

Working in collaboration with an innovative technology company and a consortium of industry and international partners, you will contribute to the development and validation of next-generation ecoacoustic tools for assessing biodiversity and ecosystem health across diverse environments in the UK and internationally.

By combining autonomous acoustic sensors, ecological expertise and advanced analytical approaches, Eco-SEv aims to deliver scalable solutions that support environmental monitoring, natural capital assessment and sustainability across a range of agricultural, forestry and conservation settings.

Available positions:

Research Fellow

You will lead NTU's research contribution to the project, designing and delivering acoustic monitoring studies, analysing ecological and acoustic datasets, reporting outputs and coordinating validation activities undertaken by partners in the UK and Kenya.

You will work closely with leading researchers in ecoacoustics, ecology and biodiversity assessment, alongside commercial partners developing cutting-edge environmental sensing technologies.

Research Associate

You will support field and analytical aspects of the project, including deployment of acoustic monitoring equipment, ecological surveys, biodiversity ground-truthing, data processing and stakeholder engagement activities.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career researcher wishing to develop expertise in ecoacoustics, biodiversity monitoring and environmental data science.

What we are looking for

We welcome applicants from disciplines such as:

• Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Environmental Science
• Geography
• Bioacoustics
• Ecoacoustics
• Zoology
• Natural Resources Management
• Related environmental disciplines

Candidates should ideally have experience in ecological field research and biodiversity monitoring, together with skills in data analysis, statistical modelling, GIS, and programming in R and/or Python. Familiarity with ecoacoustic methods, including the processing and analysis of acoustic datasets, use of ecoacoustic software and platforms, and management of large biodiversity databases, would be highly desirable. Experience with environmental sensors, remote sensing technologies and machine learning approaches would also be advantageous.

Interview Date: w/c 30th November 2026

About Us
We are the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Science (ARES) at Nottingham Trent University. Our business is nature: specifically, the environment, animal health and welfare, ecology and conservation, and agriculture and food production..

Our approach is innovative and inclusive. We feel it makes us that little bit different. It's our goal to have a positive impact on the planet by improving the well being of environments, animals, plants, and people. If you see that passion in yourself, we can be a new, powerful partner in your career.

For any informal queries about the role or the ARES team, please contact Andy Gill, Associate Dean for Research at [email protected] and Antonio Uzal Fernandez, Associate Professorat [email protected]

Join Us

• 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
• Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot more...Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, these roles has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.