Lecturer in Conservation Ecology

Salary on appointment will be £48,149 per annum, with an annual increment up to £55,755 per annum. 

The School of Environmental Sciences are recruiting a Lecturer in Conservation Ecology for a two-year fixed term post. You will be expected to contribute to delivering teaching to undergraduate and post-graduate students, and assist in curriculum development in ecology and conservation, and associated administrative duties. 

The School supports new appointees in developing their international-calibre research programmes. You will be expected to have existing collaborations with practitioners, particularly research end-users, including national and international governmental, non-governmental conservation organisations, or business.

You must have a PhD (or equivalent) in ecology, biodiversity, or other relevant discipline and demonstrable ability to teach effectively at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. You must fulfil all essential elements of the person specification.
 
This full-time post is available from 11 August 2025 on a two-year fixed term basis. 

We strongly encourage applicants from under-represented groups, including candidates who are LGBTQ+, disabled, and/or from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds. We welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

The School of Environmental Sciences holds an Athena Swan Silver Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 18 April 2025

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

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