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Lecturer in Ecology and Environment

Keele University - School of Geography Geology and The Environment

Location: Keele
Salary: £37,474 to £43,414 (Incremental progression)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 6th January 2023
Closes: 6th February 2023
Job Ref: KU000003029

Grade 7a: Salary in the range £37,474 - £43,414 (Incremental progression)

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The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s School of Geography, Geology and the Environment.  The School is responsible for delivering research and education across these disciplines. We are particularly looking to build our portfolio of research and education in ecology and environment to support our research excellence in sustainability science. The post is open to applicants from all fields though potentially desirable areas are: field ecology, biodiversity uplift assessment, river and catchment ecology and rewilding.

The successful candidate will deliver research and education in the fields of ecology and environment. You will contribute to developing our new programmes in BSc/MSci Ecology and Conservation and BSc Environmental Science (Practitioner). This will include expanding our use of the resources of Keele Campus as a living laboratory for teaching and research. Keele is renowned as a sector leader in research and education for sustainability. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues on cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research in sustainability science to develop your research profile. You will have access to well-resourced research laboratories and equipment to support your research and will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing research on renewable energy and biodiversity in association with Keele’s Low Carbon Energy Generation Park.

You will have experience in education and research in ecology and conservation and will hold a PhD in a cognate discipline.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

  • Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade  (Keele Spine)
  • Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
  • Excellent staff pension scheme   
  • Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
  • On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
  • Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
  • Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.  With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.  Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Clare Holdsworth c.m.holdsworth@keele.ac.uk.  Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date 6th February 2023

Interviews will be held on: 2nd March 2023

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