Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Two Positions)

Location: South Kensington campus

Job Summary

The Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment are seeking to appoint two Lecturers/ Senior Lecturers.

We are looking for candidates to join our dynamic institute dedicated to effective action on climate change and the environment, in a key collaboration with one of the participating departments (listed in the job description). Two Lecturer/Senior Lecturer positions are available. One of the appointees will have a proven track record in the field of ‘Cleantech’, the other will have their expertise within the broad field of Climate Change and the Environment. During the initial three-years, the lectureships will be based at the Grantham Institute before formally transferring to an appropriate academic Department at Imperial.

These lectureships represent a significant investment in climate change and environmental research, aligning with Imperial College’s four strategic themes in support of a Sustainable, Healthy, Smart, and Resilient society.

Duties and responsibilities

You will broaden the College’s research capabilities, complementing our existing strengths. You will build on a successful programme of engagement and development at the Institute, working to inform decision-making in business and policy. You will drive forward research and collaborations across the areas of climate and environmental change and contribute to teaching on the Institute’s portfolio of training programmes. You will catalyse innovation to address the causes and effects of climate change.

During the first three years, you will be responsible for delivering a programme of activity related to your field, as agreed by the Institute and the home department.

Essential requirements

• A PhD in Climate/Environmental Science, Cleantech, Environmental Engineering, or related field or equivalent
• A developing national reputation and expertise in your field
• Experience of preparing grant applications for submission  
• A portfolio of research publications, confirming national standing (commensurate with career stage) 
• Good leadership skills  
• A collaborative nature and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships, both internally and externally 
• Ability to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively

Further Information

For informal discussions about these positions, please contact the Co-Director of the Grantham Institute, Professor Ralf Toumi, r.toumi@imperial.ac.uk).

Find out more about the Community and Culture at the Grantham Institute.

Should you have any queries about the application process, please contact Gosia Gayer, g.gayer@imperial.ac.uk.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Closing date: 31/03/2023

To apply, visit www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs and search by the job reference NAT01314.

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