Research Associate in Conservation Science

Artemis Clarke Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 39,906 - 44,746; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

43 days leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Job summary

The University of Kent's Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) invites applications for a Research Associate in Conservation Science in Canterbury. The role contributes to the E3 Sharing Space for Nature Programme, focusing on OECMs and their ecological and social outcomes.

You will conduct original research, publish in leading journals, and co-supervise postgraduate researchers while working in a world‑leading environment recognised for its output and impact in conservation

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Research experience

Publications

Mentoring

Education

PhD in conservation science

Job description

Research Associate in Conservation Science

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum

Grade: Grade 7

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term - Ends 31/07/2029

Reference: SNS-089-26

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 will 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

We particularly welcome applications from female and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented at this level in this area.

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.