Lecturer in Conservation Science

The Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) is seeking to appoint two ambitious and highly motivated lecturers. We currently have two fixed term vacancies (a 3-year contract, and a 4-year contract, with the intention for the 4-year position to become permanent). You will be expected to have a strong research profile in conservation-related natural or social sciences, economics, and/or interdisciplinary research.

You will play a key role in leading research and helping train the next generation of early career researchers, and you will have a profile that demonstrates commitment to conservation impact, bringing a cutting-edge research agenda and publication profile, complementing and enhancing the core strengths of DICE.

As a Lecturer in Conservation Science you will:

• Carry out internationally excellent research, independently and collaboratively, producing world-leading publications 
• Play a key role in the new E3 and Leverhulme Trust research programmes, including leading projects, mentoring students and participating in research and engagement events
• Contribute to the development and teaching of our BSc and MSc programmes
• Engage on a continuous and meaningful basis with colleagues and contribute to a cohesive and collegial work environment

To be successful in the role you will have/be:

• PhD (or equivalent) in conservation science or a relevant subject
• Strong track record of research publications in journals relevant to biodiversity conservation, as evidenced by citation record (e.g. in Web of Knowledge or Scopus)
• Ability to conduct impactful research 
• Effective team working skills and an ability to exercise personal responsibility

What we can offer in return:

• As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
• hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
• retailer and wellbeing discounts via Edenred
• on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets (remove this bullet for Medway based roles)
• study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• training and development opportunities at all levels
• on-site parking

DICE is a world-leading institute, ranked 1^st in the UK for the quality of our outputs in the REF21 Geography and Environmental Studies unit of assessment and awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2019 in recognition of our ‘pioneering education, capacity building and research in global nature conservation’. These lectureships come at an exciting time for DICE, as we recently received >£10 million of research investment. Through Research England’s prestigious Expanding Excellence in England (E3) scheme, DICE will focus on terrestrial and marine (re)wilding in East Kent, developing nature recovery networks in south-east England and international policy and practice related to OECMs (other effective area-based conservation measures). 

Please see the links below to view the full Job Description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact People Services on peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: HSS-212-24-R

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