Lecturer in Animal Behaviour

University of Chester; Exton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university seeks a highly motivated Animal Behaviour Lecturer to join the School of Natural Sciences. The role involves delivering high-quality teaching and research supervision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The successful candidate will have expertise in animal behaviour with opportunities for research collaborations involving notable institutions. Applications for part-time work are welcomed, and the position requires a higher degree and teaching experience.

Benefits

Access to teaching and research laboratories

Collaborative research opportunities

Support for postgraduate qualification in teaching

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of animal behaviour with expertise in wild or captive animals.
• Experience in teaching and training, both in class and field settings.
• Research background in animal behaviour cognition or behavioural physiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive learning environment for students.
• Support delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Develop and implement teaching initiatives.

Skills

Animal behaviour expertise

Effective teaching methods

Research supervision

Industry connections

Ability to work with BORIS and R

Education

Higher degree in a relevant field

Job description

TSR3 Animal Behaviour Lecturer – Advert

Job Purpose

• To provide a supportive learning environment for students to develop graduate level and subject specific skills.
• To support the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• To develop and implement teaching and learning initiatives.
• To contribute to postgraduate taught courses and participate in research and research supervision.

The School of Natural Sciences sits within the Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise, and brings together excellence in biological, chemical, and physical sciences. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated animal behaviour scientist to join our team delivering excellence across a range of related courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The School of Natural Sciences has ten undergraduate and five postgraduate courses, including MRes in Natural Sciences. Courses taught can be viewed under the Natural Sciences School page on the Universities website.

We are looking for a candidate with a broad knowledge and experience in animal behaviour with expertise in either wild or captive animal behaviour science. We would particularly be interested to hear from those with an animal behaviour cognition or behavioural physiology background. Experience in industry or links with external organisations would be advantageous, as would an interest in animal training methods or in the neurological or genetic basis of behaviour, as well as an ability to work with BORIS and R. The successful applicant should be willing and able to offer both undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation projects that inspire students and give them authentic opportunities for conducting meaningful research. We pride ourselves in the provision of high-quality teaching and welcome candidates with an up to date understanding of engaging and effective teaching and learning methods. Opportunities will be available to develop research interests either independently or as part of an expanding group of specialists in the School.

The successful candidate will be joining an active, teaching focused School that also has a vibrant and active research ethos. Recent research grants have been awarded to colleagues from both internal and external funding streams, for example £499,000 was recently awarded from the Leverhulme Trust for colleagues investigating novel assays and smart nano-electronics for monitoring bats. In addition, the School includes animal behaviourists, molecular biologists, entomologists, marine biologists, veterinary scientists, forensic biologists, chemical engineers, surface scientists and specialists in drug discovery, offering many opportunities for collaboration. Candidates should hold a higher degree and have teaching and training experience both in class and in the field.

The School sits on the main Chester University campus and has access to numerous teaching laboratories, preparation rooms and research laboratories, as well as high-specification seminar and lecture theatre spaces. The Chester campus is close to the city centre with excellent facilities for students and staff. We have close links with Chester Zoo, The Welsh Mountain Zoo, Reaseheath College and Knowsley Safari Park enabling active research and outreach that enhances our student experience.

The taught courses of interest to the candidate are delivered within the School of Natural Sciences and the person appointed will report to the Head of School of Natural Sciences. In addition, the post holder will be expected to undertake a postgraduate qualification in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education at the University, unless they already hold an equivalent teaching qualification or are a Fellow of Higher Education Authority (FHEA). Applications from candidates wishing to work on a part-time basis will be considered.

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