Lecturer in Marine Biology and Scientific Diving

About the role

The School of Biological and Marine Sciences at the University of Plymouth (https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-biological-and-marine-sciences) is seeking to appoint a new Lecturer in Marine Biology & Scientific Diving You will have expertise and experience of scientific diving within the field of marine biology and be a highly motivated and dynamic academic who seeks the opportunity to build a career in a University with an international reputation in marine science. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in tropical ecology and/or benthic community ecology or spatial ecology. You will be expected to develop a successful research portfolio within our highly successful Marine Conservation Research Group (https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/marine-conservation-research-group). This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference.

Our programmes focus on career training, inspiring change for a more sustainable future across the themses of Biological Science, Marine Science, Conservation and Marine Biology. Students are taught by experts in their fields, with teaching informed by world-leading research for which the University has been awarded two Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Environment and Conservation, and is ranked 6^th in UK impact ranking for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal, Life Below Water in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.

The appointment will complement and build on our existing research and teaching strengths across a diverse range of marine biology and conservation topics including; scientific diving, ecosystem monitoring, ecophysiology, community ecology, policy and management, and tropical ecology and conservation.

The teaching associated with this role is closely aligned to our new MRes Scientific Diving programme and you will also contribute to teaching across our Marine Biology & Marine Conservation programme areas and contribute to overseas diving field courses.

In addition to scientific diving, applicants should have good quantitative skills and be research active in any of the following areas;

• Tropical ecology and conservation
• Benthic community ecology
• Spatial management and MPAs
• Fish behaviour and ecology
• Ecophysiology

You will have a doctoral degree in a relevant field, supported by experience at postdoctoral or equivalent level, and a proven research track record demonstrated through high calibre outputs of a quality likely to contribute to our future UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission. All activities that you undertake within this role need to be in compliance with the University’s Safety Policy and undertaken in a way that demonstrates the University’s commitment to Equality and Diversity for staff, students and partners.

An HSE SCUBA, or equivalent qualification would be advantageous.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

For more information on School of Biological and Marine Sciences please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Keiron Fraser: by email at keiron.fraser@plymouth.ac.uk

Anticipated Interview Date:  Friday 31 October 2025

Closing date:  12 midnight, Monday 13 October 2025

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