Lecturer in Marine Biology

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The Marine Biology Group within the School of Biological and Marine Sciences at the University of Plymouth is looking for an enthusiastic new marine biologist to join our team. You will have expertise in research connecting oceanography and marine biology, and be a highly motivated and dynamic academic who seeks the opportunity to build a career in a University with an international reputation in marine biology. While we are particularly interested in those specializing in deep-sea or plankton research, applicants from other areas are also welcome.

In this role, you will deliver dynamic, research-informed teaching and be driven to achieve excellence in your field of study. You will contribute to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching within the Marine Biology Subject Group, with a focus on the BSc Marine Biology and Oceanography degree programme. Responsibilities include designing, delivering, and assessing teaching activities such as lectures, tutorials, statistics workshops, laboratory sessions, taxonomy and fieldwork, including UK-based non-residential field courses. The ability to contribute to residential overseas field courses is highly desirable.

Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline, with postdoctoral (or equivalent) experience and a promising research track record linking oceanography and marine biology. Prior teaching experience, suited to a Lecturer (Grade 7) position, is preferred (refer to the job description for specific responsibilities and criteria).

Wanted - a Lecturer in Marine Biology at the University of Plymouth.

Based in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the School of Biological and Marine Sciences is primed to enable students to achieve their ambitions by linking research to real world problems. Students are equipped with the skills they need to make a positive impact on the sustainability of our environment and society.

With many amazing ecosystems right on our doorstep in the UK's first National Marine Park, Plymouth boasts one of the highest concentrations of world-leading marine scientists in Europe and benefits from world-class research facilities such as the Marine Station, the fleet of research vessels and LABplus.

Our programmes are grouped into three subject areas: inspiring change for a more sustainable future with biological sciences; protecting the diversity of marine life on our planet with marine biology; and exploring, understanding and protecting our ocean systems with marine science. Students are taught by experts in their fields, with teaching informed by world-leading research for which the University has been awarded two Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Environment and Conservation, and a UK top 10 impact ranking for the UN's Sustainable Development Goal, Life Below Water in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023., At the University of Plymouth, we are committed to advancing knowledge and transforming lives through education and research. In your supporting statement, please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description regarding knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience.

The Marine Biology group comprises 22 academics working over a broad range of areas including: animal behaviour, fish ecology, ecophysiology, microplastics, coral chemical ecology, marine conservation, biogeography, marine mammals and anthropogenic impacts on marine systems. Our facilities include a Marine Station with a commercial diving unit and multiple research vessels, sea water aquaria and controlled temperature facilities, molecular and ecophysiology labs, scanning electron microscopy suite with multiple imaging systems (e.g. FIB, SEM, TEM, AFM), wave basins, and tilting flumes.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 25th November 2024 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 37 hours a week.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available (agreed informally within the department).

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.