Lecturer in Invertebrate Palaeontology

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Lecturer in Invertebrate Palaeontology

Company

University College London

Job description

About us This is an exciting opportunity to join the Departments of Earth Sciences and Genetics, Evolution and Environment. The two departments are linked through the Centre for Life’s Origins and Evolution (CLOE), established in 2017 this interdisciplinary group is focussed on determining the origins of life and animals and how they can help us to understand today’s changing environment.The Department of Earth Sciences pursues world-class research into the processes at work on and within the Earth and planets. The department is housed in the refurbished Kathleen Lonsdale Building (inaugurated by Sir David Attenborough in April 2018). The completion of this £28M project means that we now offer staff and students opportunities to work in state-of-the-art research labs and teaching facilities. We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and have student body comprising over 250 undergraduates, 50 taught graduate students and 70 research students. The Department has some 40 academic staff, visiting professors, and other visiting academic staff.The Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment (GEE) provides a stimulating and diverse research and training environment of international standing, where important and exciting areas of ecology and biodiversity, biology of aging, microbiology, computational biology, evolution and development, evolutionary genetics and human evolution are investigated. Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment. GEE traces its origins to the Department of Comparative Anatomy founded in 1826. It was the first to offer a Zoology degree in Britain, helped to establish the British Ecological Society in 1913, and was the first institution in the world to study human genetics. Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of masters programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students.About the role We seek to appoint a full-time permanent lectureship in Invertebrate Palaeontology that complements and/or extends our existing strengths. The post will be held jointly between the Department of Earth Sciences (ES) and the Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment (GEE). The post-holder will be part of the Centre for Life’s Evolution and Environment (CLOE). The successful candidate will complement and build on ties between these departments by enhancing our existing research and teaching strengths in evolution and palaeontology. You will have expertise in the general field of invertebrate palaeontology, specifically at the interface of zoology and palaeontology. Candidates will have research interests that focus on aspects of the evolution of animals in areas including, but not restricted to:

• Fossil evidence regarding animal phylogeny, the origins of key animal innovations and ecosystem developments.
• Geoenvironmental context of animal evolution and extinction in deep time.
• Patterns of diversity through earth history.
• Causes and consequences of rapid radiation / extinction events.
• Extant taxa in the context of animal phylogeny and the fossil record.

We encourage applicants with research fieldwork programmes, research combining studies of fossil and extant life (including genomics and developmental biology) and applications of novel approaches for studying fossils including CT and Synchrotron imaging.The successful candidate will be expected to pursue research of international quality and to provide academic leadership in the development of their subject area. Candidates are expected to be a highly motivated, aiming to build their career at one of the world’s top universities. It is also expected that the post-holder will contribute to all aspects of the academic life of the host Departments and College including teaching and enabling.

• Interviews are planned for July 2024
• This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-stafffor more information.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.If you have any queries about the role, please contact either ES: Prof. Bridget Wade at b.wade@ucl.ac.uk or GEE/CLOE: Prof Max Telford at m.telford@ucl.ac.uk.If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Leisa Clemente (l.clemente@ucl.ac.uk).About you The successful applicant will have a growing track record of funded, excellent research with the potential to make substantial contributions to their chosen field. They will be expected to lead and maintain funding for a world-class research programme and to supervise and mentor postdoctoral and PhD researchers. They will be able to provide evidence that their educational work is held in high esteem and be expected to further develop and maintain an excellent teaching profile. This includes development of curricula or teaching methodologies, achieving Faculty/institutional goals.You must have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area (must have been awarded by the time of submission of the application for the posts) and proven knowledge of invertebrate palaeontology as evidenced through significant and novel research reflected in the authorship of high-quality publications and/or other research outputs.Experience in the effective supervision and mentoring of PhD and/or masters students and research-based teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate levels are also desirable.What we offer As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

• Immigration loan

• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent.We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.Both departments hold an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/Available documents

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Location

North West London

Job date

Fri, 24 May 2024 02:25:08 GMT

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