Lecturer in Earth Observation and AI

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic expert in Earth Observation to enhance research and education within the School of Earth and Environment. The ideal candidate will contribute to advancing undergraduate and postgraduate education and develop novel datasets. This role offers generous holidays, a pension scheme, health support, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Proven record in atmospheric and climate research with satellite data.
• Experience teaching Earth Observation at undergraduate or postgraduate levels.
• Strong publication record and ability to attract research funding.

Responsibilities

• Enhance research and teaching with satellite Earth Observation.
• Develop novel satellite Earth Observation datasets.
• Contribute to advancing student education.

Skills

Experience in satellite earth observation

Research funding application success

Exceptional student experience delivery

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Are you an experienced and ambitious academic looking for your next challenge? Do you have experience in applying satellite earth observation within atmospheric, climate, or environmental research? Do you have an excellent research record and proven success obtaining funding? Do you have experience of delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive university?

The School of Earth and Environment (SEE) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self‑motivated expert in Earth Observation to complement the School's existing expertise. Your role will be to strengthen and expand the use of satellite Earth Observations within SEE's research and teaching activities. You will contribute to enhancing SEE's excellent, internationally recognised profile in Atmospheric and Climate research, with a particular focus on the development of novel satellite Earth Observation datasets or the exploitation of satellite data for scientific discovery. In addition to research, we are seeking individuals who are keen to advance student education in Earth Observation at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the School.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and wellbeing support – discounted staff membership at The Edge, our state‑of‑the‑art campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls
• Personal development – access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team
• Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available
• And much more!