Lecturer in Agricultural Science, Munster Agricultural Society Lecturer in Farmland Biodiversity, School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences

Permanent Whole-time Post

UCC wishes to appoint an experienced academic to the role of Munster Agricultural Society Lecturer in Farmland Biodiversity within the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences. The School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences (BEES), within the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science (SEFS), comprises the academic disciplines of Environmental Science, Geology, Plant Science, Zoology & Ecology, and Agricultural Science. Research within the School is closely aligned with UCC Futures - Sustainability initiative and the strategic goals of the Environmental Research Institute https://www.ucc.ie/en/eri/ which the academics will be affiliated with.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a doctorate in Agricultural Science, Agroecology or a related area with a strong knowledge of agriculture and farmland biodiversity challenges. In addition, they need to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and research, as evidenced by a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and international scholarly standing. [R1] The appointee will teach on the BAgrSc Agricultural Science degree, and contribute to strengthening research and teaching in farmland biodiversity and agri-environmental sustainability across programmes in BEES and the wider University. In addition, they are expected to develop their own impactful, innovative research programme to enhance, increase and promote farmland biodiversity.

For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/.   The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Professor Astrid Wingler, Tel: 021 490 4660, Email: [email protected]

Further information on the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences please visit http://www.ucc.ie/en/bees.

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Appointment may be made on the Lecturer Below the Bar Salary Scale: €38,662 - €67,426 (Scale B) / €40,689 – €64,159 (Scale A)   

Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.   

We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.

Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected], quoting the job-title.

Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday 14th May 2024.

No late applications will be accepted.

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