Lecturer (Teaching) Urban Ecology & Ecosystems

About us

Biosciences is one of the world’s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment. Computational modelling approaches are frequently used alongside experimental research programmes and much of our research crosses traditional boundaries, including the relationship of biodiversity to the health of the planet. Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students. 

We are now recruiting a Lecturer (Teaching) position in Urban Ecology & Ecosystems to support our cross disciplinary teaching at the new UCL East campus. 

About the role

The new role will support the BioSciences’ People and Nature Laboratory at UCL East by conducting cross-disciplinary research-led teaching, outreach, and entrepreneurial activities in applied ecological and biodiversity research and/or environmental engineering. We are particularly interested in candidates with interests in the impact of urbanisation on biodiversity and ecosystem health, how urban environments can be engineered to benefit ecosystems and climate resilience, and those investigating how nature-based solutions can be implemented in urban environments. 

The People and Nature Lab unites Bioscience staff together with those from the UCL Departments, this unique interdisciplinary environment will tackle challenges posed by biodiversity loss, global ecosystem degradation and climate change, for a more sustainable relationship between people and nature. 

Interview Date(s) are scheduled for late June. 

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site. 

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-staff. 

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. 

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Biosciences staffing at . 

About you

You will have a doctoral degree in a relevant field, a strong research-led teaching portfolio that is linked to the People and Nature Lab’s activities, with a strong interest in interdisciplinary working, translational activity, and widening participation. 

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan and expenses
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more. 

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. 

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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