Lecturer/Associate Professor – National Oceanography Centre Southampton

Five Faculty Positions in Ocean Science – School of Ocean & Earth Science, University of Southampton.

Develop an international reputation and inspire the next generation of Ocean Scientists with a world-leading University. Are you an expert in marine biology, coastal and shelf processes, ocean-climate systems, or any other area of ocean science? If you’re looking to grow your research and teaching skills and experience, the University of Southampton is the place to do it.

Join us, and you’ll have the scope to become an international leader in your field. While you pursue your research interests and deliver high-quality teaching, you can take advantage of our wide-ranging multi-disciplinary research, education and enterprise opportunities. On top of this, as you develop innovative research proposals, teaching programmes and funding bids, and seek to maximise the impact of your research in societal, industrial and/or policy matters, we’ll support you through membership of a research group and a dedicated senior colleague to guide your progression and integration into the University. Simply put, whether you’re an early or mid-career academic, this is the place to grow your reputation for excellence in research and teaching.

To apply, you’ll need a PhD, or equivalent professional qualifications, and have a growing track record of published research. You should be comfortable presenting your findings at meetings and conferences, coordinating research activities and managing research budgets. You will have a passion for educating the next generation of ocean scientists, with experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.

Athena SWAN silver award recognised, we’re committed to improving equality for women in science and engineering, so we’ll help you find a good work/life balance with flexible or even part-time working hours. Our comprehensive benefits package also includes a contributory pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, subsidised fitness facilities, a cycle-to-work scheme and a range of other discounts.

Positions are available at Level 5 (Lecturer; salary range £39,152 to £49,553) and Level 6 (Associate Professor; salary range £51,034 to £64,145).

For more information about the opportunities you could create with us, please contact: Search Committee Chair, Professor Rachael James (R.H.James@soton.ac.uk; +44 2380 599005).

Application Procedure: You should submit your completed application form online at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Steff Palmer (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 4560. Please quote vacancy reference number 1214019HN on all correspondence.

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Athena SWAN and equality statements apply; this posting is open to all genders and career stages.