Applications are invited for a senior lecturer, reader or chair in Conservation Science and Practice at Imperial College London. APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
Role: Senior Lecturer, Reader or Chair in Conservation Science and Practice
Dept: Centre for Environmental Policy
Salary: From £84,491 per annum for Chair; From £73,806 per annum for Reader; From £68,313 – £71,264 per annum for Senior Lecturer
Location: South Kensington Campus & Silwood Park Campus
Closing Date: 22 May 2023 (Midnight BST)
About the DepartmentThe Centre for Environmental Policy has a long-standing commitment to research and teaching in environmental sustainability. The post in Environmental Sustainability is created to focus on natural resource management, and to collaborate broadly across the Department and the College.
About the Department
The Centre for Environmental Policy has a long-standing commitment to research and teaching in environmental sustainability. The post in Environmental Sustainability is created to focus on natural resource management, and to collaborate broadly across the Department and the College.
About the RoleYou will be a key staff member providing expertise in conservation science and practice. You will undertake research scholarship and specialist teaching in collaboration with other staff and will participate in the development and management of the MSc in Conservation Science and Practice, and provide teaching for the Core Course and the Environmental Resource Management Option of the MSc in Environmental Technology, as appropriate. You will be engaged with research, education, and administrative duties in alignment with the Centre’s strategy, goals and vision. Among your research duties, you will direct a research programme at the highest scientifically rigorous levels, supervise, train and mentor research staff and students, obtain funds and research grants and encourage and guide junior research staff to do the same, and establish links with industry. You will teach and examine courses at all levels and supervise PhD, MSc and MSci theses. You will also undertake appropriate administrative tasks in support of the department’s teaching and research activities and attend relevant academic or management committees. Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria can be found in the Job Description.
About the Role
You will be a key staff member providing expertise in conservation science and practice. You will undertake research scholarship and specialist teaching in collaboration with other staff and will participate in the development and management of the MSc in Conservation Science and Practice, and provide teaching for the Core Course and the Environmental Resource Management Option of the MSc in Environmental Technology, as appropriate. You will be engaged with research, education, and administrative duties in alignment with the Centre’s strategy, goals and vision. Among your research duties, you will direct a research programme at the highest scientifically rigorous levels, supervise, train and mentor research staff and students, obtain funds and research grants and encourage and guide junior research staff to do the same, and establish links with industry. You will teach and examine courses at all levels and supervise PhD, MSc and MSci theses. You will also undertake appropriate administrative tasks in support of the department’s teaching and research activities and attend relevant academic or management committees. Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria can be found in the Job Description.
Essential Requirements
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PhD (or equivalent) in disciplines relevant to biological conservation science and practice
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A reputation (commensurate with career stage) and expertise in the field of conservation science and practice
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A significant or sustained track record (commensurate with career stage) in attracting high levels of research funding in relevant areas of conservation science and practice
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Extensive experience in leading the design of research programmes
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An excellent record of research, evidenced by a portfolio of research publications, confirming national/ international standing (commensurate with career stage)
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A record of research in the field of policy/conservation science/practice, underpinned by a relevant list of publications commensurate with career stage.
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Experience of and interest in working at the science/conservation/policy interface
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Experience in training Undergraduate and Postgraduate students
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Experience in supervision of higher degrees (PhD)
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Evidence of management and administration experience
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Ability to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively
