Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Aquaculture (Education and Research)

Job title:

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Aquaculture (Education and Research)

Company

University of Exeter

Job description

This new full-time post is immediately available on a permanent basis.This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.The roleThe Department of Biosciences, University of Exeter, is a UK leader in fundamental and applied research relating to sustainable aquaculture. As part of an ongoing partnership with the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) through the Collaborative Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture Futures (SAF), we are seeking to continue to build collaborative partnerships with academia, governments and industry, both nationally and internationally, to further develop a network of world leaders in the fields of aquatic animal health, food safety, and protection of the aquatic environment.You will be an innovative academic, undertaking cutting-edge research in this area, with a strong publication track record, and an active approach to inter- and multi-disciplinary research. You will be committed to delivering the highest quality research, teaching, and innovative education, and have an open, collaborative and inclusive approach to academia and research culture.A substantial and exciting aspect of this academic role is to further promote interactions and new research collaborations between the Department of Biosciences and Cefas, an Executive Agency of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) working closely in this endeavour with one of our senior academics, Prof Charles Tyler, current Director (UoE) of the Collaborative Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture Futures (SAF).You will have the formal role as Deputy Director (UoE) of SAF to maintain and further develop active interactions between colleagues at Exeter and Cefas. There is also an expectation for the postholder to spend some of their time at Cefas Laboratory in Weymouth, Dorset and, an opportunity to interact with the wider organisation here and at their other premises.Please ensure you read the Job Descriptions and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachments.The University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.We are proud signatories of the and welcome applications from service people.For further informationBefore submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Professor Charles Tyler, telephone (01392 264450) or email .The starting salary will be from £41,732 on Grade F for the lecturer role, and from £49,794 on Grade G for the Senior Lecturer role, depending on qualifications and experience.

Expected salary

£41732 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:53:20 GMT

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