The Role

You will be a key player in driving forward SAMS programme of discovery and applied research in the area of coastal carbon sequestration and/or coastal restoration / 'sea-wilding'; ideally with an interest in 'seascape connectivity' as part of the Blue Growth and Dynamic Coasts Research Areas at SAMS.

The expectation is that the post holder will develop a research portfolio that includes significant support from non-traditional sources - including NGOs, Trusts, Foundations etc.- to deliver targeted applied research.

You will mainly work closely with SAMS Enterprise and the Development team to provide leadership and delivery of commercial and philanthropic projects. You will be expected to contribute to SAMS programme of education at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.

Working with Enterprise and fellow researchers, you will use your experience in the design and application of laboratory/field experimentation to deliver commissioned projects, reports and papers to defined timescales and budgets. Projects may vary in scale and scope from Government/NGO policy development, delivering reports and programmes for commercial clients to community projects.

Our Ideal Candidate

You will have a PhD in a relevant marine / environmental science discipline as well as experience of operating in a more independent role as a lecturer/senior lecturer in at least one of the following areas: blue carbon sequestration, coastal restoration, anthropogenic impacts on the coastal zone and/or ecosystem services valuation.

Experience in, or understanding of, numerical modelling is also desirable.

Evidence of track record of research, commercial and some non-traditional income streams.

Employee Benefits

Our employees are the heart of our business. Recruiting and retaining the right people is the key to our success. Rewarding our employees is therefore an important component of our employment package and we have a wide range of benefits on offer to staff. These can enhance your personal and professional development, your health and well-being and your finances.

Additionally, SAMS encourages and recognises excellence among staff through various recognition and reward arrangements. We constantly develop and expand the benefits and offers for our colleagues.

SAMS offers a generous salary and pension as well as employee benefits package. We also have supportive policies to assist absence, family and other leave types.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you. If you have queries on the job and would like to talk these through before applying, please email these through, in the first instance, to [contact hidden].

Applications must include CV and Cover Letter and should be sent electronically to [contact hidden] quoting Job Ref 'D02/23.MS' in the subject heading.

Closing date for applications is 12th May 2023 – Interviews will be held by the beginning of June 2023.

Full details on this vacancy can be found here: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Blue Carbon / Coastal Restoration - Job Description