Based in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the School of Biological and Marine Sciences is primed to enable students to achieve their ambitions by linking research to real world problems. Students are equipped with the skills they need to make a positive impact on the sustainability of our environment and society. With many amazing ecosystems right on our doorstep in the UK’s first National Marine Park, Plymouth boasts one of the highest concentrations of world-leading marine scientists in Europe and benefits from world-class research facilities such as the Marine Station, a fleet of research vessels and the Scientific Diving Unit.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken. For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.
Our programs focus on career training, inspiring change for a more sustainable future across the themes of Biological Science, Marine Science, Conservation and Marine Biology. Students are taught by experts in their fields, with teaching informed by world-leading research for which the University has been awarded two Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Environment and Conservation, and is ranked 6th in UK impact ranking for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal, Life Below Water in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025.
The appointment will complement and build on our existing research and teaching strengths across a diverse range of marine conservation topics including; marine mammal conservation, ecosystem monitoring, noise and light pollution, community ecology, policy and management, and scientific diving.
The teaching associated with this role is closely aligned to two new programs planned for 2026; Marine Conservation BSc, and Marine Vertebrate Ecology and Conservation MSc, with additional teaching in our MSc in Marine Conservation and BSc in Ocean Science and Marine Conservation. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to teaching across the school including overseas field courses.
We are seeking applicants with good quantitative skills and research active in any of the following areas:
- Marine vertebrate/seabird ecology and conservation
- Applied marine conservation ecology
- Spatial management and MPAs
- Fisheries ecology and management
- Marine conservation policy and practice
- Society and sustainability in marine environments
You will have a relevant doctoral degree and experience at postdoctoral or equivalent level with a proven research track record demonstrated through high caliber outputs of a quality likely to contribute to our future UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.
Salary range: £39,906 – £56,535 per annum
Application deadline: October 13, 2025
