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Lecturer in Marine Biology
Marine Biology & Ecology
Location:
National Oceanography Centre Southampton
Salary:
£39,739 to £50,296
Per Annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date:
Monday 31 January 2022
Interview Date:
To be confirmed
Reference:
1648421HN
Join us and be part of the future of Ocean and Earth science.
We are seeking to make a Faculty appointment in the area of Ocean and Earth Science as part of a series of 4 new appointments to further enhance our research-led education and extend the international reach of our research and enterprise activities. This will be the first part of a series planned appointments over the next five years. You will have an exciting opportunity to influence the Ocean and Earth sciences agenda within a world leading school at the University of Southampton. Our School takes pride in research that spans marine biology and ecology, physical oceanography, palaeoceanography and paleoclimate, marine biogeochemistry, geology and geophysics and geochemistry. We lead the prestigious NERC INSPIRE Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) and are home to one of the largest graduate schools in Ocean and Earth Science in the world, with >150 PhD students. We are integral to both the interdisciplinary Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute and Institute for Life Sciences. We are home to the only Regius Chair in Ocean Sciences in the country. Based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton site we have a range of unique and world class facilities. We collaborate broadly both nationally and internationally, including our close collaborative relationships with the independent National Oceanography Centre.
You will have a growing international profile in an aspect of marine biology. The capacity for organisms to respond and adapt to environmental and climatic change, and/or other human activities can have major implications for food security, coastal and marine protection, restoration and long-term management strategies. We are seeking an outstanding marine biologist, with interests in whole-animal biology and ecophysiology or related areas of research that speak to the challenges of marine conservation, management and food security. The School is exceptionally well-equipped to support this work, housing a multi-user aquarium and experimental facilities capable of tight environmental control and hyperbaric capability. The successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity to build a long-term programme that complements existing strengths in this area within the School of Ocean and Earth Science and the wider University.
You will demonstrate a passion for education and an ability to enhance our undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum in Ocean and Earth science.
Strong applicants should demonstrate:
- A doctorate and postdoctoral experience in a relevant discipline
- Ability to obtain peer-reviewed funding
- Evidence of distinction in research through high-quality publications
- Ability for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
These posts are offered on a full-time, permanent basis.
We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role, and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.
Interviews will take place in person or online in February 2022. In the event that interviews are online, applicants who are made an offer will be invited to campus for further discussion.
What we can offer you
We are an ambitious, mutually supportive academic community and passionate about creating an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential in education, research and enterprise. As such, we hold both a departmental Athena SWAN bronze award. We value diversity and equality and recognise that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. We offer a generous holiday allowance and additional University closure days, subsidised health and fitness facilities and access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).
For further details about the post you are invited to contact the Head of School, Professor Mark Moore cmm1g06@soton.ac.uk 44 (0) 2380599006
Application procedure: Please include details for up to three referees, your full CV, your publication list and a 500-word research plan.
Application Procedure
You should submit your completed online application form at https://jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Sam Stubbs (HR Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 2750 or email recruitment@soton.ac.uk Please quote reference 1648421HN on all correspondence.
Further details:
We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial backgrounds, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.
Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated on the job.