Jobs at the University of Kent | School of Natural Sciences

Research Associate in Conservation Science (SNS-089-26)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

The Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) in the School of Natural Sciences is looking to recruit a Research Associate in Conservation Science to join the E3 Sharing Space for Nature Programme, a five year programme funded by Research England and based at DICE. The E3 Sharing Space for Nature programme began in August 2024 and will end in July 2029.

The Research Associate will contribute to achieving the overall programme goals related to other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs), with a focus on understanding how, where, and under what conditions do OECMs deliver ecological and social outcomes.

DICE is a world-leading institute, ranked 1st in the UK for the quality of our outputs in the REF21 Geography and Environmental Studies unit of assessment, and awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2019 in recognition of our ‘pioneering education, capacity building and research in global nature conservation’.

As Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:

Undertaking original, high-quality research and publishing in leading journals.
Supporting the activities of the E3 initiative to achieve the overarching objectives.
Co-supervising and mentoring postgraduate researchers.

What will you bring to the role?

A PhD in conservation science or a relevant subject, or equivalent
Specialist knowledge of, and research experience in, a field relevant to OECMs and area-based conservation
Experience of research publications relevant to area-based conservation

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, 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:

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

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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 further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SNS-089-26.

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum

Postdoctoral Research Associate (SNS-090-26)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Are you excited by the opportunity to use cutting-edge imaging techniques to better understand muscle function? If so this role could be ideal.

We’re looking for a bright and enthusiastic Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join Professor Neil Kad’s lab at the University of Kent. This BBSRC-funded interdisciplinary project will use state-of-the-art single molecule imaging techniques to explore how muscle is activated and relaxed, generating insights relevant to both normal and diseased muscle function.

Working with partners in the UK and overseas, including the University of Washington and the University of Kentucky, you’ll use approaches spanning protein biochemistry, single molecule biochemistry and high-resolution imaging. You’ll be supported by a well-equipped lab with dedicated microscopes for single molecule fluorescence imaging, alongside shared School of Biosciences facilities including NMR, Mass Spectrometry, cell biology and super-resolution imaging.

As Postdoctoral Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:

Designing and delivering research activity using protein biochemistry and imaging techniques
Generating, isolating and analysing recombinant and tissue-derived proteins
Developing assay systems and contributing to three-dimensional super-resolution imaging approaches
Analysing data, publishing findings and presenting research to academic and project audiences

What will you bring to the role?

A PhD, or near completion, in a relevant scientific discipline
Experience conducting research projects, including data collection and analysis
Familiarity with microscopy, high-resolution imaging, assay development, molecular biology or protein purification
Strong data processing, communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative approach to research

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, 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:

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

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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/

Closing Date: 26 Jul 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum

Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology (SNS-088-26)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Do you enjoy bringing professional practice into the classroom to inspire the next generation of sport and exercise science students? If so, this role could be ideal.

We’re looking for a Lecturer in Sport or Exercise Psychology to join the School of Natural Sciences on a fixed-term, 0.8FTE maternity cover contract for the 2026–27 academic year. You’ll contribute to the delivery of undergraduate Sport and Exercise Science programmes, providing innovative and engaging teaching in psychology modules within the Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation subject area.

The role is offered on an Education, Scholarship and Professional Practice contract and is suited to candidates who can bring professional practice or research experience into teaching and learning. You’ll support students through high-quality teaching, assessment, feedback and academic guidance, while contributing to programme delivery and the wider work of the School.

As Lecturer in Sport or Exercise Psychology you can expect to be involved in:

Delivering student-centred teaching and assessment across psychology modules within Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
Embedding professional practice or research experience into teaching and learning activity
Supporting students through feedback, academic guidance and pastoral support as an Academic Advisor
Contributing to programme delivery, enhancement, recruitment and School activities

What will you bring to the role?

A degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Psychology or another relevant subject area
A PhD, or near completion, in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience or qualification
Experience delivering undergraduate teaching and assessment in a higher education setting
Specialist knowledge in Sport and Exercise Science or Psychology, with the ability to communicate this effectively to students

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, 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:

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

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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/

Closing Date: 12 Jul 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum pro rata