The School of Biology at the University of St Andrews is one of the leading departments of Biology in the UK. To fully embrace our diversity, we offer several different degree programmes, including Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Ecology & Conservation and Marine Biology as well as general Biology, and additional joint degree options. 

We are now seeking to appoint a fixed-term Lecturer to provide undergraduate and graduate teaching in the areas of Biodiversity and Conservation and contribute to degree programmes within the School of Biology. You will prepare and deliver lectures, practical classes and tutorials in modules in the areas of Biodiversity and Conservation, as well as co-ordinating the overall delivery of a variety of modules. You will also possess a strong research background and publications in Biodiversity, Ecology and Conservation and be willing to conduct cutting-edge independent research as well as collaborating with colleagues in Evolutionary and Marine Biology, CREEM (Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling) and Geosciences.

You will have a degree in biological sciences and will hold a PhD in Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology or a related field.  Experience of lecturing, tutoring and assessment at undergraduate or postgraduate in Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology or a related field and a track record of research publications would be advantageous. 

This is a temporary post until 2015 with an anticipated start date of September 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Informal enquiries to Prof Anne Magurran, email: aem1@st-andrews.ac.uk and for further information about the lab please visit: http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/staffProfile.aspx?sunID=aem1 .

Interview date: 27 September 2010

Please quote ref: CD7318

Closing Date: 6 September 2010

Further particulars CD7318 FPs

School of Biology
£36,715-£45,155 per annum
Start: September 2010 or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed term 5 years