Lecturer in Earth Surface Geochemistry

Are you an enthusiastic academic, committed to delivering first-class research and teaching in Earth surface geochemistry? Are you passionate about delivering excellent world leading research and an exceptional student experience in a Russell Group University?

The Earth Surface Science Institute (ESSI) is looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated geochemist to join our world-leading team of researchers. Following recent successes in grant income and student recruitment, we are seeking an individual to complement our portfolio of excellent research and to support teaching in environmental geochemistry and environmental science. We are specifically looking for someone whose work complements that of our current team, and who can support in research, teaching and fieldwork activities with a particular focus on Earth surface geochemistry in modern and ancient environments.

ESSI is an internationally leading research centre made up of around 30 academic and research staff members and supports approximately 20 affiliated postgraduate research students. Within ESSI there are two research clusters, Cohen Geochemistry and Palaeo@Leeds, whose research strengths lie in environmental geochemistry and environmental science, biogeochemistry, experimental, isotope and organic geochemistry, reconstruction of palaeoenvironments and palaeoclimate, biogeochemical modelling, Earth system evolution, and biological evolution and extinction through Earth history.

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options 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!  

If you are looking for a role that will support your enthusiasm and commitment to first-class research and teaching in Earth surface geochemistry within a vibrant and collegiate team, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Crispin Little, Research Institute Director 

Email: C.T.S.Little@earth.leeds.ac.uk  

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