Lecturer in Aquaculture and Fisheries

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

We announce a new 4-year fixed term lecturer position (Fellowship Cover) in Aquaculture and Fisheries, based at the Department of Biosciences at Swansea University. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and growing Department and a highly successful team of research and teaching facing academics and take full advantage of our excellent research facilities, including the UK leading Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research (CSAR) and our new 18m catamaran research and teaching vessel.

Our department is immersed in the beautiful Singleton Park, facing the beach, and is located close to many stunning natural areas, including the Gower Peninsula, the Brecon Beacons National Park, and Pembrokeshire, which provide great opportunities for research and teaching. We have excellent modern facilities, with 100% of our Research Environment judged as world or internationally leading by the latest REF evaluation. Our Department delivers excellent research (94% of our Research Outputs have been judged as world or internationally leading by the latest REF evaluation) across our 4 Research Themes in Marine and Freshwater Systems, Behavioural Ecology and Evolution, Biodiversity and Ecosystems, and Natural Products and Environmental Resources.

In this post you will be responsible for driving research in Aquaculture and Fisheries, engaging with charities, industrial and government sponsors to secure grants, and deliver teaching at Undergraduate and Post-graduate level, with an emphasis on giving students outstanding hands-on experience on the Aquatic biosciences.

The post requires a PhD on an aquatic-related topic, including (but not restricted to) aquaculture, fish ecology, fisheries, marine or freshwater biology, or aquatic conservation, and a good publication record on aquaculture, fish and fisheries, commensurate with career stage, and experience of high-quality delivery of teaching and student learning and a commitment to enhancing the overall student experience. The role is available from 1st September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

We have an under-representation of women and ethnic minority colleagues in academia and would particularly encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

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