Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Plant Physiology and Ecology
University of the West of England
Bristol,
England,
United Kingdom
Education
Research and Science
Skilled Worker
Job posted on December 5, 2025
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Job Description:
About This Role
We are seeking a motivated Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Plant Physiology and Ecology to join the friendly and dynamic School of Applied Sciences team. The post holder will support students on our environmental and conservation science programmes, by contributing to teaching and learning, and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects across the discipline. There may also contribute to our MSc Sustainable Food Systems. Occasionally, our lecturers will also be required to support teaching teams in other programmes within the School (e.g. Biological Sciences). It is also expected that the post holder will contribute to research within the School, including within one of its research centres, such as the Centre for Sustainable Agri-Food and Environment (SAFE).
This is a full time, permanent post offered at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, depending on experience. Experience and knowledge of plant sciences is essential. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of applied plant sciences, such as sustainable crop production, climate change mitigation and nature-based solutions. Expertise in plant taxonomy is also welcome.
About You
You will be expected to have a science-based PhD relevant to environmental science or, if from a professional practice background, a Master’s qualification together with significant professional practice experience. We are looking for candidates with a background and broad knowledge across environmental science, with expertise in plant sciences. You will deliver teaching on our environmental and conservation science courses, as well as supporting and organising student field trips. Depending on your expertise, you may also teach on our MSc Sustainable Food Systems. You should have experience of teaching and assessment at an HEI and be able to demonstrate experience of devising and delivering teaching. Experience of leadership at a module/programme level would be advantageous.
We are looking for candidates who align to the UWE values. You should be able to demonstrate your experience of leading and motivating groups of people, collegiate working and organisational skills. You will be expected to demonstrate how you will keep abreast of latest developments in your subject area and external best practice benchmarks.
You will be supported in this role by an experienced senior lecturer as a mentor. The School provides staff development funds to support personal and subject related training for academic staff.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .
We are proud to be part of a dynamic, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our stimulating and supportive community where we’ll help you thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Dr Andy Ridgway, Associate Director, School of Applied Sciences at andy.ridgway@uwe.ac.uk, or Head of School, Dr Lyn Newton, at lyn.newton@uwe.ac.uk
This is a full-time, permanent post.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for at least 50% percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.
Right to Work in the UK
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of this right, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.
We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible. If you do not qualify or have no current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options .
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Advice to applicants
We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity please complete our application form as soon as possible.
Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.
Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.
APPLY NOW
We are seeking a motivated Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Plant Physiology and Ecology to join the friendly and dynamic School of Applied Sciences team. The post holder will support students on our environmental and conservation science programmes, by contributing to teaching and learning, and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects across the discipline. There may also contribute to our MSc Sustainable Food Systems. Occasionally, our lecturers will also be required to support teaching teams in other programmes within the School (e.g. Biological Sciences). It is also expected that the post holder will contribute to research within the School, including within one of its research centres, such as the Centre for Sustainable Agri-Food and Environment (SAFE).
This is a full time, permanent post offered at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, depending on experience. Experience and knowledge of plant sciences is essential. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of applied plant sciences, such as sustainable crop production, climate change mitigation and nature-based solutions. Expertise in plant taxonomy is also welcome.
About You
You will be expected to have a science-based PhD relevant to environmental science or, if from a professional practice background, a Master’s qualification together with significant professional practice experience. We are looking for candidates with a background and broad knowledge across environmental science, with expertise in plant sciences. You will deliver teaching on our environmental and conservation science courses, as well as supporting and organising student field trips. Depending on your expertise, you may also teach on our MSc Sustainable Food Systems. You should have experience of teaching and assessment at an HEI and be able to demonstrate experience of devising and delivering teaching. Experience of leadership at a module/programme level would be advantageous.
We are looking for candidates who align to the UWE values. You should be able to demonstrate your experience of leading and motivating groups of people, collegiate working and organisational skills. You will be expected to demonstrate how you will keep abreast of latest developments in your subject area and external best practice benchmarks.
You will be supported in this role by an experienced senior lecturer as a mentor. The School provides staff development funds to support personal and subject related training for academic staff.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .
We are proud to be part of a dynamic, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our stimulating and supportive community where we’ll help you thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Dr Andy Ridgway, Associate Director, School of Applied Sciences at andy.ridgway@uwe.ac.uk, or Head of School, Dr Lyn Newton, at lyn.newton@uwe.ac.uk
This is a full-time, permanent post.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for at least 50% percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.
Right to Work in the UK
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of this right, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.
We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible. If you do not qualify or have no current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options .
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Advice to applicants
We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity please complete our application form as soon as possible.
Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.
Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.