Lecturer in Wildlife Science/Mammal Ecology (Education & Research)
Job description
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
This full time role is available immediately on a 2 year fixed term basis. The post will be based in the Centre for Ecology and Conservation on the Penryn (Cornwall) campus of the University of Exeter.
Summary of the role
The post of Lecturer in Wildlife Science / Mammal Ecology will be to support the delivery of education and research in the field of wildlife ecology and management, and mammalian ecology, and more broadly conservation and applied ecology, and contribute to the supervision of pastoral tutees and research project students. If relevant, contribution to teaching of other topics in whole organism biology will be required.
The post will include the support and development of research proposals for wildlife science (conservation and management, including interdisciplinary studies), and would be well suited to a candidate developing their own research fellowship proposals.
The Centre for Ecology and Conservation comprises 70 permanent faculty, research groups, and >1000 taught students, based on our Cornwall Campus. Our Research and Education span Ecology & Conservation, Behaviour, Evolution, Marine Biology and Microbes. We have global top-ten status for Ecology (AWRU 2022), and are third in the UK for the quality of our Zoology education (Guardian GUG 2022). The CEC fosters a friendly, collaborative and inclusive culture, holds an Athena Swan Silver award, and we remain committed to furthering our efforts in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for academics with protected characteristics.
About you
For a Lecturer post you will:
- Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline, demonstrated by a PhD or equivalent to develop teaching programmes, and teach and support learning;
- Possess a track record in applied ecology research and the publication of peer-reviewed research outputs;
- Have experience of applying for research grants from a variety of sources;
- Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students;
- Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities;
- Have evidence of ability to teach in a higher education setting;
- Understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion principles in higher education.
- Be expected to work towards Fellow of the HEA status and to attend formal CPD relating to this.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future. Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us. Read about our world leading research on Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 41 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Please contact Professor Dave Hodgson, Head of Department, e-mail [email protected], or Professor Robbie McDonald, [email protected].
