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Innovation Fellow in Conservation Science
Division of Human and Social Sciences
| Location: |
Canterbury |
| Salary: |
£36,386 to £40,931
per annum
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| Grade: |
Grade 7 |
| Post Type: |
Full Time |
| Contract Type: |
Fixed Term
- 30 Months
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| Release Date: |
Thursday 25 April 2024
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| Closing Date: |
23.59 hours BST on Friday 24 May 2024
(unless otherwise stated)
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| Reference: |
HSS-220-24 |
The Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) seeks to appoint three ambitious and highly motivated Innovation Fellows in Conservation Science to join an exciting new 5-year research programme focusing on area-based conservation. In this role you will develop and implement innovative approaches for creating, monitoring and funding conservation area and nature recovery networks, providing guidance and advice for local and national governments, environmental NGOs and the private sector. You will also work with colleagues to bid for and deliver consultancy tenders. You will have a strong research profile and background in either (a) biodiversity metrics and monitoring, (b) spatial planning for conservation and connectivity, or (c) environmental/ecological economics. Your profile will demonstrate your commitment to conservation impact, your ability to work in a team and meet project deadlines, and a willingness to work with stakeholders and mainstream research
As an Innovation Fellow you can expect to be involved with the following:
- You will be responsible for implementing the innovation component of the E3 ‘Sharing Space for Nature’ initiative, working on short- and long-term consultancy projects that use the latest research to meet the needs of a range of businesses and organisations.
- You will collaborate with all DICE members to develop new, interdisciplinary approaches and publish them in the scientific literature.
- You will bid for and complete innovation contracts for a range of different conservation, restoration and environment related organisations.
- You will publish state-of-the-art research, in collaboration with DICE colleagues, project partners and postgraduate students, which identifies research gaps and outlines new methods and approaches for mainstreaming E3 research.
- You will co-organise and co-lead the different online and in-person research and outreach events linked to the E3 initiative, building the E3 network and developing new innovation opportunities and partnerships
What you will bring to the role:
- PhD (or equivalent) in conservation science or a relevant subject
- Strong track record of research publications relevant to biodiversity conservation, as evidenced by citation record (e.g. in Web of Knowledge or Scopus), commensurate with the number of years since PhD completion
- Specialist knowledge of, and research experience in, a field relevant to biodiversity metrics and monitoring, spatial planning for conservation and connectivity, or environmental/ecological economics
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:
- hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
- 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
- retailer and wellbeing discounts via Edenred
- on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets
- study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
- support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- training and development opportunities at all levels
- on-site parking
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 HSS-220-24.
We particularly welcome applications from female and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area
Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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