Lectureship in Earth Sciences

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Full time

About us

UCL Earth Sciences is one of the oldest centres for earth and planetary sciences in the UK and is housed in the refurbished Kathleen Lonsdale Building (inaugurated by Sir David Attenborough in April The completion of this £28M project means that we now offer staff and students opportunities to work in modern research labs and teaching facilities, including state-of-the-art cold-room experimental ice deformation laboratories. UCL Earth Sciences has a student body comprising over 250 undergraduates, 60 taught graduate students and 45 research students. The Department has some 40 academic staff, visiting professors, and other visiting academic staff. We actively promote an equitable, diverse and inclusive working environment, including commitment to the principles of Athena Swan, support for a range of staff and student networks, mentoring, training, career development, and flexible working.

About the role

We are offe ring a full-time permanent lectureship in any area Earth Sciences that complements and/or extends our existing strengths. The successful candidates will be expected to pursue research of international quality that enhances, complements and/or extends current activity in the Department of Earth Sciences, and to provide academic leadership in the development of their subject area. It is also expected that the post-holder will contribute to all aspects of the academic life of the Department and College including teaching and enabling. For any enquiries about the application process please contact Leisa Clemente ().

About you

Candidates will have extensive knowledge and expertise in an area of Earth, Environmental or Planetary Sciences at a level appropriate for the conduct of research, publishing new knowledge in leading international research journals, and teaching undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses. A PhD, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate dis cipline (must have been awarded by the time of submission of the application for the posts), is essential as is a proven record of ability to conduct significant and novel research reflected in the authorship of high-quality publications and/or other research outputs. Experience of research and teaching (or other relevant employment) in Earth, Environmental or Planetary Sciences is also essential. Experience of student assessment, curriculum design, and module development: for example, proven ability to teach at undergraduate or postgraduate level as evidenced by responsibility for preparing and delivering lectures, tutorials or laboratory demonstrations is desirable.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit c areer average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance Visit to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.



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