Lectureship in Behaviour, Ecology, Evolution - AC2357NB

Start Date: As soon as possible

The School of Biology wishes to appoint a Lecturer to its academic staff at the Centre for Biological Diversity (CBD).  

The successful candidate will be an outstanding scholar of international standing in the fields of Behaviour, Ecology, or Evolution, with a strong track record in relevant research and teaching.  

The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests that strengthen and complement those within the Centre for Biological Diversity and the School of Biology in general and make an outstanding contribution to the field’s advancement through research outputs.  

We may also explore potential joint positions with other Scottish-based research institutes.   

Candidates will be expected to provide international leadership in their chosen field and seek out interdisciplinary opportunities to strengthen their research and teaching. They will also hold a doctorate in biology or a cognate discipline and will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level and supervise research students.  

The primary criteria for appointment will be evidence of, or clear potential to develop, an internationally-recognised research record and evidence of teaching experience at university level.  

Informal enquiries about this post may be directed to Professor Sue Healy, Director of the Centre for Biological Diversity (sdh11@st-andrews.ac.uk) or Dr Michael Morrissey, Deputy Director (mbm5@st-andrews.ac.uk).  

In addition to completing the online application form, all applicants should submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter. Your CV should include information relating to Teaching, Research, Administration, Staff Development/Training and other information you feel may be relevant to your application. Your cover letter should include succinct statements complimenting material in your CV about your research experience and plans, about your teaching experience, and how both might fit into/add to current research and teaching provision of the CBD. Please ensure that your supporting documents have your name and the job vacancy reference number quoted in each page.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in academic posts at the University.    

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/  

Closing Date: 16 February 2023

Please quote ref: AC2357NB    

Further Particulars: AC2357NB FPs.doc

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