Lecturer in Ecology and Evolution

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The Role

The School of Natural and Environmental Science (SNES) is looking to appoint a Lecturer in Ecology and Evolution.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Biological Sciences teaching and research community and work in a collegiate environment to conduct excellent research and deliver high quality research-led teaching related to your disciplinary expertise.

We are seeking an individual with interests in either terrestrial and/or freshwater ecosystems, which are equally encouraged. Example areas including, but are not limited to: plant ecology, invasion biology, conservation and biodiversity, spatial and community ecology, above and below ground beneficial plant-microbe interactions, molecular ecology and quantitative ecological methods.

You will be a part of an enthusiastic and supportive biological sciences community in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences and develop an externally funded research programme with excellent outcomes related to the School's ‘Ecosystems' area of expertise that covers the Ecology, Modelling Evidence & Policy and Earth, Ocean and Planetary Sciences Academic Groups. Contribute to our Biology and Zoology undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes through research-informed teaching, including field-based modules.

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We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

The University has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance document which summarises the range of activities that academic staff may be expected to perform.

For informal queries please contact Professor Aileen Mill aileen.mill@newcastle.ac.uk

To apply, please provide the following documents:
(i) A cover letter detailing how you meet the Person Specifications for a Lecturer appointment and how a position at Newcastle University will foster your academic career and how your research or background complements the relevant research area;
(ii) A full curriculum vitae including details of your qualifications and publications, including any relevant research funding, post-graduate supervision, technical or teaching experiences and citizenship.
(iii) A research statement of no more than two-sides of A4. Your statement should include details of your proposed research area, your research goals and a three year plan in the role.
(iv) A Teaching Statement of no more than two sides of A4. Your statement include details of your existing or proposed teaching area(s) and a description of your teaching philosophy.

Please upload your cover letter, research and statement as one PDF document to the cover letter section of our recruitment system. Any other attachments included in the ‘Additional Document' section may not be received by the reviewing panel.

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