Lecturer in Environmental Science

School/Department: Cranfield Defence and Security
Based at: Shrivenham, Oxfordshire - Cranfield Defence and Security
Hours of work:37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered
Contract type:Permanent
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of 45,751 to 50,798 per annum with potential progression up to 63,059 per annum
Apply by: 31/01/2023

Role Description

The Centre for Defence Chemistry / Environmental Science and Research Support Group covers a wide range of teaching and research.

About the Role

You will deliver and develop MOD environmental management courses, including a hazardous materials course, to the specifications of the course sponsor and to deliver education at MSc level on the Explosives Ordnance and Engineering MSc.  You will provide support to MSc Level project students in the area of explosives in the environment, which includes impact to land, air and water. You will also help grow the research output of the Environmental Sciences Team to enable publication of peer-reviewed papers, and successful research grant applications.

About You

You will have an environmental, engineering science or chemistry PhD.  You will have experience of presenting/teaching technical subjects at A-level or above.  Laboratory experience, particularly in handing explosives, and knowledge of MOD structure and practice is essential.  You will also have a strong background in organic/environmental chemistry/engineering and knowledge of environmental management. 

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

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Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply                                   

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Tracey Temple at [email protected].