Lecturer in Marine Biology

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role

The School of Natural and Environmental Sciences is looking to appoint a fixed-term (12 months) Lecturer in Marine Biology.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Biological Sciences teaching and research community and work in a collegiate environment to deliver high quality research-led teaching with opportunities for research.

We are seeking an individual who would be able to deliver teaching on deep sea and polar biology as well as practical boat-based fieldwork on our research vessel Princess Royal. The successful candidate would also be expected to contribute to other areas of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as required, including academic advising and residential field courses. We are a world class university that delivers research-led teaching and are particularly keen to appoint candidates with modern and innovative teaching approaches, which will inspire, engage and equip our students to tackle the grand challenges our planet faces.

You will be joining an ambitious and collegiate group of marine scientists, as well as interacting with colleagues from a wide range of disciplines within the school. While the position will be predominantly teaching focused there will be opportunities for you to develop your research.

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We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

For informal queries please contact Professor Darren Evans Darren.Evans@newcastle.ac.uk or Dr Jane Delany (Degree Programme Director) Jane.Delany@newcastle.ac.uk.

The University has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance document which summarises the range of activities that academic staff may be expected to perform.

To apply, please provide the following documents:

1. A cover letter detailing how you meet the Person Specifications (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for a Lecturer appointment and how a position at Newcastle University will foster your academic career.
2. A full curriculum vitae including details of your qualifications and publications, including any relevant research funding, post-graduate supervision, technical or teaching experiences and citizenship.

Please upload your cover letter and CV as a single PDF to the cover letter section of our recruitment system. Any other attachments included in the ‘Additional Document' section may not be received by the reviewing panel. Deadline for applications is 7th September 2026.

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