In this role you will develop your own cutting-edge research agenda within the E3 remit, supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students and co-organize research/outreach events. You will have a strong research profile in marine conservation—in natural science, social sciences, economics, spatial planning, decision science and/or interdisciplinary research—demonstrating your commitment to conservation impact.
Key accountabilities
- Play a key role in the E3 ‘Sharing Space for Nature’ initiative by developing and publishing state-of-the-art research, in collaboration with DICE colleagues, project partners and postgraduate students.
- Ensure the success of the different online and in-person research/outreach events linked to the E3 initiative.
- Build the E3 network and develop new opportunities and partnerships.
Key duties
The following are the main duties for the job. Other duties, commensurate with the grading of the job, may also be assigned from time to time.
- Undertake original, high-quality research and publish in leading journals.
- Support the activities of the E3 initiative to achieve the overarching objectives.
- Co-supervise and mentor postgraduate researchers.
- Develop partnerships with conservation stakeholders.
- Co-organize and participate in research/outreach events.
- Present and promote the research findings at national and international meetings.
- Engage on a continuous and meaningful basis with colleagues in DICE and contribute to a cohesive and collegial work environment.
- Such other duties, commensurate with the grading of the post that may be assigned by the Director of DICE or their nominee.
Qualifications
The person specification details the necessary skills, qualifications, experience or other attributes needed to carry out the job. Applications will be measured against the criteria published below.
Essential Criteria:
- Ph.D. in marine conservation science or a relevant subject, or equivalent
- Experience of research publications relevant to marine biodiversity conservation, as evidenced by citation record (e.g. in Web of Knowledge or Scopus), commensurate with the number of years since Ph.D. completion
- Specialist knowledge of, and research experience in, a field relevant to marine conservation science
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to conduct impactful research
- Good organizational, administrative and IT skills
- Effective team working skills and an ability to exercise personal responsibility
- A willingness to embrace the interdisciplinary environment found in DICE and to collaborate with colleagues within and beyond DICE
- A willingness to contribute to the development of the DICE’s research, impact and other activities
- Firm commitment to achieving the University’s vision and values, with a passion for a transformative student experience and multidisciplinary, impactful research
- Commitment to deliver and promote equality, diversity and inclusivity in the day to day work of the role
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of applying for research grant funding and generation of research income, commensurate with the number of years since Ph.D. completion
- Experience of organizing research and/or outreach events
- Experience of supervising student research projects
Salary range: £38,205 to £42,978 per annum
Application deadline: June 25, 2025
