Research Fellow in Conservation Science

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Ends 31/07/2029

Are you interested in marine-focused conservation science? Do you enjoy working as part of a large collaborative team? If so, this may be the role for you!

We are seeking a marine-focused Research Fellow in Conservation Science to join an exciting research programme examining area-based conservation, primarily in England. The Research Fellow will contribute to achieving the overall programme goals, working alongside our new Lecturer in Marine Conservation and other DICE staff and students. 

As Research Fellow you can expect to be involved in:

• Undertaking original, high-quality research and publish in leading journals.
• Supporting the activities of the E3 initiative to achieve the overarching objectives.
• Co-supervising and mentoring postgraduate researchers. 

What will you bring to the role?

• A PhD in marine conservation science or a relevant subject, or equivalent
• Specialist knowledge of, and research experience in, a field relevant to marine conservation science
• Experience of research publications relevant to marine biodiversity conservation

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the 'Apply' link above to view the full job description and to apply for this post.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SNS-022-25.

Further details:

*Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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