Lecturer in Translational or Fundamental Plant Sciences/Sustainable Agriculture/Plant-Insect Interactions (FBSBY1191)

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who would lead research and teaching activity in sustainable agriculture, plant-insect interactions, or other areas of fundamental and translational plant science. You will play a key role in advancing our vision for crop science research at Leeds by working at the interface of fundamental and applied plant science to develop research aimed at achieving the sustainable intensification of agriculture. As a member of the Centre for Plant Sciences and School of Biology you will become part of a vibrant and highly interdisciplinary research environment at Leeds. Leveraging and extending our expertise in crop science, plant development and genetics, and insect development and ecology.  You will be supported by cross-faculty initiatives including the Global Food and Environment Institute and the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures, and by new, multi-million pound investment in state-of-the-art research infrastructure including our Farm2Lab plant growth facilities on main campus and highly instrumented Smart farm | University of Leeds.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students by contributing to the development of outstanding graduates and scholars. This will be achieved through innovative teaching and mentorship, enriching our teaching programme at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the School of Biology.

The primary criterion for your appointment will be demonstrated academic excellence. As a valued member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment, contributing to our vision of sustainable and impactful research.

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was awarded a Silver award in 2020.  We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information. 

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

Stefan Kepinski, Professor of Plant Sciences and Head of School of Biology

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2865

Email: biology.hos@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 22 Apr 2024

Section: Academic

Salary: £45,585 to £54,395 per annum