Lecturer (Teaching) (Grade 8) Urban Ecology & Ecosystems

Job title:

Lecturer (Teaching) (Grade 8) Urban Ecology & Ecosystems

Company

University College London

Job description

About usBiosciences is one of the world’s foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences and one of the largest Divisions within UCL, undertaking a significant amount of research and teaching. The Division has a diverse portfolio addressing all areas of biology from protein interactions to cell function, organism development, genetics, population studies and the environment. Computational modelling approaches are frequently used alongside experimental research programmes and much of our research crosses traditional boundaries, including the relationship of biodiversity to the health of the planet. Activity is underpinned by high calibre science technology platforms and state of the art equipment. Educational activity includes a range of undergraduate programmes, an expanding number of Masters Programmes and a substantial number of postgraduate research students.We are now recruiting a Lecturer (Teaching) position in Urban Ecology & Ecosystems to support our cross disciplinary teaching at the new UCL East campus.About the roleThe new role will support the BioSciences’ People and Nature Laboratory at UCL East by conducting cross-disciplinary research-led teaching, outreach, and entrepreneurial activities in applied ecological and biodiversity research and/or environmental engineering. We are particularly interested in candidates with interests in the impact of urbanisation on biodiversity and ecosystem health, how urban environments can be engineered to benefit ecosystems and climate resilience, and those investigating how nature-based solutions can be implemented in urban environments.The People and Nature Lab unites Bioscience staff together with those from the UCL Departments of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering; Geography; and The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment and Computer Science. This unique interdisciplinary environment will tackle challenges posed by biodiversity loss, global ecosystem degradation and climate change, for a more sustainable relationship between people and nature. Based within the Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment, the role is aligned to our new cross-disciplinary masters programme MSc Ecology and Urban Engineering and other teaching opportunities.Interview Date(s) are scheduled for late June.This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit . .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 Professor Kate Jones (kate.e.jones@ucl.ac.uk) for any informal queries about the post.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 Biosciences staffing at biosciences.staffing@ucl.ac.uk.About youYou will have a doctoral degree in a relevant field, a strong research-led teaching portfolio that is linked to the People and Nature Lab’s activities, with a strong interest in interdisciplinary working, translational activity, and widening participation.What we offerAs 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
• 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 to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs 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 for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:Available documents

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Location

North West London

Job date

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 22:16:13 GMT

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