Lecturer (Teaching and Research)

17263BR

Cardiff School of Biosciences

Teaching & Research

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Lecturer (Teaching and Research) for the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Medical Research Council (MRC) OneZoo Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Environmental Drivers and Solutions for Zoonoses

Cardiff School of Biosciences
In October 2023 we recruited our first cohort of researchers joining the Centre for Doctoral Training in Environmental Drivers and Solutions for Zoonoses (OneZoo CDT) (2nd intake October 2024 and 3rd intake October 2025). This transdisciplinary OneZoo CDT will equip the next generation of world-leading scientists with the skills and insight necessary to tackle current and future zoonotic threats. To design successful, innovative environmental prevention and control strategies, zoonotic drivers need to be understood through an integrated systems approach. Our students will build an in-depth understanding of the connectivity between key drivers of pathogen host shifts, spillover and onward transmission; exploring pathogen, environmental and human societal processes that can promote zoonotic disease and form the basis of integrated solutions. Our award-winning educators and experts in zoonotic diseases and environmental sciences, from Cardiff University, Aberystwyth University, Queen’s University Belfast, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, will work collectively, fostering creation of the CDT research community, and empowering students to develop their own training to acquire strong employability skills.

A position is available for a Lecturer (Teaching and Research) to work on the OneZoo project, the successful candidate will need a postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience, a Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification or experience and an established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields: Infectious Diseases and Environmental Drivers of, and Sustainable Solutions, for Zoonotic Infections. 

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is an exciting and vibrant place to work, with many different challenges and is a proud Living Wage supporter.
This position is full-time, 35 hours per week and fixed term for 3 years.
Salary: £49,794 - £54,395 per annum (Grade 7). Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances.

Date advert posted: Thursday, 22 February 2024.

Closing date: Monday, 22 April 2024.
Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.  We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:  Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University .

Job Description

To deliver high-quality and research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and contribute to the research record of the School through commitment to carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research, teaching and enterprise and to inspire others to do the same. 

Research
• To conduct research within Infectious Disease Biology and contribute to the overall internationally recognised research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in peer-reviewed academic journals, international conferences and/or other research outputs, and the recruitment and supervision of research staff and postgraduate/MSc research students.
• To independently develop research objectives, projects or proposals for own or joint research including research funding acting as a PI as required. To develop research networks through regular national/international conference/seminar presentations .
• To participate in School research activities. 

Teaching 
• To independently contribute to module and curriculum development and lead modules at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, inspiring students.
• To carry out other forms of scholarship including work associated with examinations (setting and marking paper and providing constructive feedback to students), administration, participation in committee work, and the pastoral care of students of Cardiff University.
• To supervise the work of students including the supervision of Undergraduate and Master’s students, the co-supervision of PGR’s and acting as a PGR progress review panel member as required.
• To act as a Personal Tutor and provide pastoral support to students.

Other
• To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
• Develop, design and deliver educational material on One Health, Infectious Disease and Sustainable solutions to tackling zoonotic infections for the NERC/BBSRC/MRC Centre for Doctoral Training OneZoo (please see www.OneZoo.uk).
• Develop public engagement activities on Zoonotic Infections, liaise with external bodies e.g. OneHealthLessons.
• Consider the CDT legacy and develop a range of teaching and research activities that can continue beyond the lifetime of the CDT, especially for LMICs interested in setting up One Health Programmes.

Person Specification

IMPORTANT NOTE TO CANDIDATES: It is the University’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing and we only invite candidates to interview who clearly evidence that they meet (or partially meet) each of the essential criteria. During the application process you will be asked to attach a supporting statement. This statement must outline how you meet the criteria below and we recommended formatting this by using each criteria as a sub-heading and providing your relevant experience/evidence below each sub-heading. It is crucial that you save your supporting statement with the vacancy number (17263BR) in the filename as failure to do so may result in it being omitted from your application.

Essential Criteria
Qualifications and Education
1. Postgraduate degree at PhD level in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience.
2. Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning or equivalent qualification or experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
3. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:

i) Infectious Diseases

ii) Environmental Drivers of, and Sustainable Solutions, for Zoonotic Infections.

4. Significant teaching experience at a high level of quality at undergraduate/postgraduate level.

5. Growing national reputation within academic field.

6. Proven substantial record of publications in national journals and/or other research outputs.

7. Proven ability attain competitive research funding along with a strong portfolio of research grants.

8. Ability to contribute to the delivery and continued development of modules across the School teaching programmes.

Pastoral, Communication and Team Working
9. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication.
10. The ability to provide appropriate pastoral support to students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances and to act as a personal tutor.

Desirable criteria
1. Relevant professional qualification(s).
2. Evidence of collaborations with industry.
3. Proven ability to work without close supervision.
4. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
5. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the School.
6. A willingness to take responsibility for academically related administration.

Job Category

Academic - Teaching & Research