Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Plant Physiology and Ecology

We are seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Plant Physiology and Ecology to join School of Applied Sciences team. The post holder will support students on our environmental and conservation science programmes.

It is expected that the post holder will contribute to research within the School, including within one of its research centres.

Experience and knowledge of plant sciences is essential. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of applied plant sciences, such as sustainable crop production, climate change mitigation and nature-based solutions. Expertise in plant taxonomy is also welcome. 

About you

• You will have a science-based PhD relevant to environmental science or, if from a professional practice background, a Master’s qualification together with significant professional practice experience.
• You will deliver teaching on our environmental and conservation science courses, as well as supporting and organising student field trips.
• Depending on your expertise, you may also teach on our MSc Sustainable Food Systems.
• You should have experience of teaching and assessment at an HEI and be able to demonstrate experience of devising and delivering teaching.
• You should be able to demonstrate your experience of leading and motivating groups of people, collegiate working and organisational skills.
• You will be expected to demonstrate how you will keep abreast of latest developments in your subject area and external best practice benchmarks.
• You will be supported in this role by an experienced senior lecturer as a mentor.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We are proud to be part of a dynamic, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact:

• Dr Andy Ridgway andy.ridgway@uwe.ac.uk
• Dr Lyn Newton lyn.newton@uwe.ac.uk

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

This role is campus based for at least 50 per cent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

Right to Work in the UK

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.  

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