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Lecturer in Climate Change

Cardiff

Posted 05/09/2024

£39,347 - £44,263 per annum

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Cardiff University is seeking to appoint a fixed-term Lecturer in Climate Change Science. 
  2. We are particularly interested in applicants with a strong commitment to quantitative research aimed at helping address major societal problems, with emphasis on the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
  3. The School is also committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting inclusive working practices in STEMM subjects in higher education.
Job Description

Lecturer in Climate Change Science

School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Cardiff University

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Cardiff University is seeking to appoint a fixed-term Lecturer in Climate Change Science. 

You should share our passion for high quality interdisciplinary research and research-led learning and teaching and be able to contribute to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of Earth and Environmental Sciences, including the supervision of MSc and PhD thesis students.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to conduct and sustain an internationally-recognised, externally-funded, interdisciplinary research programme within the broad topic of climate change science commensurate with the level of appointment. We are particularly interested in applicants with a strong commitment to quantitative research aimed at helping address major societal problems, with emphasis on the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Areas of interest include quantitative aspects of climate change science, including, but not restricted to, climate change impacts, mitigation, adaptation, risk and resilience.

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is lively and dynamic community that aims to promote sustainability through education, dissemination, and direct participation, enabling students and staff to make positive changes to our environmental impact, in particular supporting Cardiff University’s declaration of a Climate Emergency and aim to become carbon neutral (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030.

The School is also committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting inclusive working practices in STEMM subjects in higher education. Staff and students from the School are active members of the global Unlearning Racism in Geoscience (URGE) community. We particularly welcome female applicants and those from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within the School at these levels.

The position is full-time, (35 hours per week) available immediately and is fixed-term for 36 months.

The appointments will be made, dependent on relevant qualification and experience within salary band £39,347 - £44,263 per annum (Grade 6).

Important Notes: 

Applications can only be accepted via the online system. 

Closing date: Tuesday, 1 October 2024

Main Function 

To deliver research-led teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and contribute to the research record of the School through commitment to carrying out research leading to the publishing research. To pursue excellence in research, teaching and enterprise and to inspire others to do the same.

Cardiff University
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Who we are
We excel in producing high quality, innovative research which translates into benefits both locally and worldwide.

We have a diverse student population with students coming from more than 100 countries and with a range of backgrounds. Our academic staff are driven by creativity and curiosity and many are leaders in their fields, creating a stimulating environment for learning.

Cardiff University makes a significant contribution to the UK economy.

We attract high-quality investment from both the public and private sector which helps translate our world-leading research into the products, services and processes of the future.

 

 

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    Cardiff University
    Cardiff
    Wales
    CF10 3AT
    UK

  • Nearest Train Station:

    Cardiff Queen Street station.

    Cathays station is located in the centre of the Cathays Park campus.

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