Position: We are seeking x3 Postdoctoral Research Associates/Research Fellows, organised around four interconnected Themes. This will be based at our Stornoway or Thurso campus, dependant on Theme.
Responsibilities: ERI’s research is organised around four interconnected themes: Peatlands, Pollution, Energy and Society. Together these themes reflect our place-based approach. We combine environmental science with social, economic, and cultural understanding to support sustainable development across rural, coastal, and island regions.
We now seek to expand our research capacity through up to three new appointments that will strengthen ERI’s leadership in the above themes and / or in cross cutting topics such as sustainability, the circular economy and One Health.
These roles offer outstanding opportunities to develop independent research profiles within a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. Successful candidates will contribute to internationally recognised research while working closely with regional partners and communities.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills: Appointments will be made at either Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) or Research Fellow level depending on experience, track record, and career stage.
PDRA appointments may suit early career researchers with a PhD who are seeking to build their research profile within a collaborative research team.
Research Fellow appointments may suit candidates with a more established research track record who can demonstrate the capacity to lead research activity, secure external funding, and contribute to postgraduate supervision and partnership development.
Salary: PDRA - £42,211 - £46,308 per annum, pro rata
Research Fellow - £47,072 - £51,616 per annum, pro rata.
Location: Sornoway or Thurso (Role dependant, details in recruitment pack)
Working Hours: 35 hours, Permanent
Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 17th July 2026
Interviews: From 10th August 2026 onwards
To Apply: For a full job description and an application form, download the pack at: Staff - Vacancies (uhi.ac.uk) or email recruitment.nwh@uhi.ac.uk
Our Ref: CBIJV-236