Job Description

Durham University is looking to appoint a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Quantitative Ecology within its School of Biological & Biomedical Sciences (SBBS). Durham University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to broadening participation in UK science; we therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Requirements

For appointment at Lecturer, the postholder will have strong potential for developing an independent and internationally competitive programme of research within a collaborative and supportive School. 

For appointment at Senior Lecturer, the postholder will have a strong track record in internationally competitive research, with relevant teaching experience.

We are particularly seeking applications from individuals who have current research interests and expertise within the areas of Quantitative Ecology and/or Ecosystems Modelling, and whose research interests are complementary to current ecological research activities within the School of Biological & Biomedical Sciences (SBBS). Activities in SBBS include population and behavioural ecology, conservation biology, the impacts of environmental change and the valuation of nature. Appointees will be expected to make a substantial contribution to the research activities of the SBBS, and to undertake teaching and administrative duties as assigned by the Board of Studies of SBBS. Full support and mentoring will be given by the School and University to help less experienced appointees excel in the post.