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Job Offer: Research Fellow:Job description:Job location: Canterbury The Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) seeks to appoint four ambitious and highly motivated Research Fellows in Conservation Science to join an exciting new 5-year research programme focusing on area-located conservation. The Research Fellow function is funded through the E3 ?Sharing Space for Nature' initiative. Each Fellow will join one of three research clusters but work with all DICE members to achieve the overall programme goals. In this function you will develop your own cutting-edge research agenda, supervise MSc/PhD students and co-organise research and outreach events. You will have a strong research profile in terrestrial conservation - in either natural science, social sciences, economics and/or interdisciplinary research, demonstrating your commitment to conservation impact. As a Research Fellow you can expect to : » Play a key function in the new E3 ?Sharing Space for Nature' initiative by developing and publishing state-of-the-art research, in collaboration with DICE colleagues, project partners and postgraduate students. » Ensure the success of the different online and in-person research and outreach events linked to the E3 initiative » Build the E3 network and develop new opportunities and partnerships What you will bring to the function : » A PhD (or equivalent) in conservation science or a significant subject » A strong track record of research publications significant to biodiversity conservation, as evidenced by citation record (e.g. in Web of expertise or Scopus), commensurate with the number of years since PhD completion » Specialist expertise of, and research practice in, a field significant to terrestrial conservation science What we can offer in return: » Here at Kent you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including: » hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) » 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff) » excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions » corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health » retailer and wellbeing discounts via Edenred » on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets » study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts » support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Programme » training and development opportunities at all levels » on-site parking We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve - join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/ Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For more information regarding the application process, Contact Us by peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number HSS-221-24. Furtherdetails: Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward. Applications must be made via the University's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered. The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels. Skills:
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