Lecturer in Physical Oceanography

Salary on appointment will be £48,822 per annum, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer to join the School of Environmental Sciences. The successful candidate will have research interests in shelf sea oceanography, including the physics of shelf seas and the shelf break, as well as estuarine and/or coastal oceans. You will join the Centre for Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (COAS) within the School of Environmental Sciences. 

You will be expected to develop international-calibre research programmes complementary to existing strengths in ocean science at UEA and be open to our growing research activities in coastal science. Research that exploits the ocean glider fleet owned and operated by UEA is encouraged. You will be expected to supervise and mentor postdoctoral and PhD researchers, contribute to undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching in environmental sciences and/or data science, and carry out associated administrative duties.

This full-time post is available from 1 September 2026 on an indefinite basis. 

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applicants with the protected characteristics of disability, race (Black, Asian and minority ethnic), and sex (female), for this post, as they are currently underrepresented at this level within the School. Appointment will be made on merit and all applicants will be scored against the same criteria.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days, can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 31 March 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

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