Lecturer in Marine Conservation

The Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) is seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated lecturer. This is a fixed term vacancy for 48 months and it is our intention to make this post permanent at the end of the four years. You will be expected to have a strong research profile in marine conservation. 

You will play a key role in leading research and helping train the next generation of early career researchers, and you will have a profile that demonstrates commitment to conservation impact, bringing a cutting-edge research agenda and publication profile, complementing and enhancing the core strengths of DICE.

As a Lecturer in Conservation you will:

• Carry out internationally excellent research, independently and collaboratively, producing world-leading publications 
• Play a key role in the new E3 and Leverhulme Trust research programmes, including leading projects, mentoring students and participating in research and engagement events
• Contribute to the development and teaching of our BSc and MSc programmes
• Engage on a continuous and meaningful basis with colleagues and contribute to a cohesive and collegial work environment

To be successful in the role you will have/be:

• PhD (or equivalent) in marine conservation science or a relevant subject
• Strong track record of research publications in journals relevant to biodiversity conservation, as evidenced by citation record (e.g. in Web of Knowledge or Scopus)
• Ability to conduct impactful research 
• Effective team working skills and an ability to exercise personal responsibility

DICE is a world-leading institute, ranked 1^st in the UK for the quality of our outputs in the REF21 Geography and Environmental Studies unit of assessment and awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2019 in recognition of our ‘pioneering education, capacity building and research in global nature conservation’. This lectureship come at an exciting time for DICE, as we recently received >£10 million of research investment. Through Research England’s prestigious Expanding Excellence in England (E3) scheme, DICE will focus on terrestrial and marine (re)wilding in East Kent, developing nature recovery networks in south-east England and international policy and practice related to OECMs (other effective area-based conservation measures). 

Please see the links below to view the full Job Description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact People Services on peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: HSS-213-24-R

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Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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