About the role
We are offering a full-time permanent lectureship in Climate Science, with particular interest in polar and cryosphere research. We are looking for someone whose work complements our existing strengths in polar remote sensing and modelling, and who can take advantage of our state-of-the-art cold rooms and ice facilities. The successful candidate will engage with climate related activities across the Department and UCL, including CIREN, and develop collaborations with external organisations. They will establish and lead an internationally recognised research programme that advances understanding of the climate system and contributes to addressing one of UCL’s Grand Challenges - The Climate Crisis. The successful candidate 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 UCL.
About you
The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and expertise in polar climate related research, publishing new knowledge in leading international research journals, and teaching undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses. The award of a PhD, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate discipline (must have been awarded by the time of submission of the application for the posts) is essential, as is a Personal Research Plan that supports and enhances the Department's research.
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 career 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 https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits 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. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
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