Research Fellow in Conservation Science

Durrell Institute for Conservation and Ecology, University of Kent

Canterbury, Kent
£38,205 - £42,978 depending on experience
Full Time • Fixed Term
Closing on Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Marine ConservationConservation & Wildlife


Are you interested in marine-focused conservation science? Do you enjoy working as part of a large collaborative team? If so, this may be the role for you!

We are seeking a marine-focused Research Fellow in Conservation Science to join an exciting research programme examining area-based conservation, primarily in England. The Research Fellow will contribute to achieving the overall programme goals, working alongside our new Lecturer in Marine Conservation and other DICE staff and students. 

As Research Fellow 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 marine conservation science or a relevant subject, or equivalent
  • Specialist knowledge of, and research experience in, a field relevant to marine conservation science
  • Experience of research publications relevant to marine biodiversity conservation

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: www.kent.ac.uk/about

Please see the link below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number SNS-022-25.

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

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About Durrell Institute for Conservation and Ecology (DICE) / University of Kent

DICE is an internationally renowned teaching and research institute based in the UK. We carry out re-wilding research, planning and monitoring to restore nature across Kent and the UK. Our courses provide world-class training in ecological and social science field techniques. Our work mixes the natural and social sciences to deliver people-centric conservation solutions.

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