Senior Lecturer (E&R) Plant Biology

University of Exeter, United Kingdom

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Exeter, ENGLAND
Deadline: 13 Dec 2022

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

The role

We are seeking to appoint a new Senior Lecturer who can contribute to the following tasks/roles and research areas:

  • To fulfil research, teaching and administration duties as a Senior Lecturer in the field of plant biology.
  • To collaborate with colleagues both within the Department, the Faculty and the University of Exeter as a whole, to develop and support research programmes in plant biology that align with the University’s strategic goals of sustainability and health.
  • To extend the research profile of Biosciences, especially in the area of Plant Biology by attracting and supervising postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate research students.
  • To contribute to the general operation of the Department and the Faculty as a member of its academic team.
  • Applicants will also be expected to contribute to strategic planning within the Department and the Faculty.

    • About you

    Applicants will have:

    • A PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject and have an independent, internationally recognised research programme in Plant Biology
    • A strong independent publication record
    • Current funding for research and a strong record in attracting funding for research
    • A strong track record of demonstrable research leadership
    • An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research
    • Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate programmes
    • Ideally have strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners
    • Involvement in projects which develop impact.

    Please ensure you read our Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

    What we can offer you

    • An open, inclusive, principled, celebrative and caring work environment, with the vision, leadership and support to maximise your career potential
    • Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce and maintain an internationally competitive and sustainable research programme;
    • An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
    • Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
    • A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
    • A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

    The University of Exeter

    We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

    Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

    Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

    With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

    For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Professor James Wakefield, Professor of Integrative Cell Biology and Head of Biosciences, email [email protected].


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