Full time | Permanent | Cornwall Campus
The Centre for Ecology and Conservation at the University of Exeter Penryn Campus is seeking to appoint a new Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Marine Ecology and Conservation, to support their partnership with the University of Khorfakkan, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Applications welcome from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.
They are particularly interested to hear from applicants with research experience in the Middle East and/or Arabian Sea, or with the ability to establish new research programmes in the region to support their partnership. The post will include the leadership of high-impact research projects and networks, the sourcing of funding for research, and the delivery of primary scientific outputs and impact case studies. Education roles will focus on the delivery of marine modules and project supervision and support of students from the UAE, alongside students from the UK and the rest of the world. Periods of education and research will be required in UAE as well as in the UK.
About you
You will have:
- A PhD or equivalent in Marine Ecology and Conservation, or similar area, and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in this speciality
- A research focus on marine systems in the Middle East and/or Arabian Sea, or a willingness to initiate new, high quality, research programmes in the region.
- A strong record in attracting funding for research, or demonstrate potential to attract such funding
- An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research
- Experience of delivering high quality undergraduate or postgraduate programmes and providing pastoral support to students.
- Involvement in projects which develop impact
- A strong potential for research leadership
- A track record in refereed publications and success in significant grant capture
- Relationships with external organisations and funders and knowledge and experience of key sectors or business challenges
The Department, Campus and University
The Centre for Ecology and Conservation, on the Cornwall Campus of the University of Exeter, is world-renowned for its high-quality research and education in Ecology, Conservation, Behaviour and Evolution (Top 15 in the world for Ecology, AWRU 2024). They are a dynamic and vibrant department hosting 70 permanent faculty, researchers and educators, including 16 members of faculty with a primary focus on marine research. Growth of Marine Science is a strategic priority for the University of Exeter, with the ExeterMarine Research Network one of the largest across the university. They work on a beautiful coastal campus, surrounded by the awe-inspiring land- and seascapes of Cornwall. Their global outlook includes partnerships with leading universities on all continents.
Details
For further information including the application process, please visit here. Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. The closing date for applications is 24 November 2024.
