Professor in Ecology, Conservation and Environment at Anglia Ruskin University

We are ranked in the world’s top 350 institutions in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and we are a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. Our research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world-leading. In 2021, we were awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading music therapy work.

About the Role: 

You will join our School of Life Sciences, working with academics teaching and conducting world-class research in Ecology, Conservation, animal behaviour, Biomedical Science, Forensic Science, Crime and Investigative Science, based in our Faculty of Science and Engineering. We’re a forward-looking and enthusiastic School with a vision that combines commitment to a strong and active research culture with excellence in learning and teaching.

The post holder(s) will be expected to demonstrate leadership in research and have an excellent and active record of research income generation. You will be widely connected to a network of external collaborators, including funding bodies, and/or industrial partners, and will exploit your knowledge and experience in order to assist other colleagues in the School of Life Sciences to enhance their research activities. 

While this post will not have a significant teaching responsibility, the successful candidate would be expected to contribute to teaching particularly in the area of research project supervision and undergraduate and MSc level, where your knowledge of research would enhance the student experience. With a PhD or Professional Doctorate, you’ll have excellent understanding of the research environment in the UK and globally and demonstrating significant and sustained leadership in fostering and maintaining a collegial environment. 

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Christopher Parris, Head of School of Life Sciences, at chris.parris@aru.ac.uk, or Dr Alvin Helden, Deputy Head of School for staffing & Resources at alvin.helden@aru.ac.uk or Dr Havovi Chichger, Associate Professor at Havovi.chichger@aru.ac.uk or Dr Claudia Wascher, Associate Professor at  Claudia.wascher@aru.ac.uk 

Find out more about working with us.

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. 

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