Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Science Communication

The School of Applied Sciences at UWE Bristol is seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Science Communication. The Science Communication Unit (SCU) is recognised for internationally leading research, creative approaches to practice and outstanding teaching, which seeks to bring science and society closer together. The SCU’s portfolio of activities is extensive, including innovative approaches to engaging diverse publics and over two decades of experience teaching science communication, including via our flagship MSc Science Communication programme.

The successful candidate will design and deliver effective teaching and learning opportunities across our science communication modules and programmes at UWE Bristol and via our continuing professional development (CPD) programmes. The post holder will also be expected to directly contribute to research and knowledge exchange conducted within the SCU.

About you

Candidates will be expected to have or be working towards completion of a PhD in science communication or a subject relevant to the post. We are looking for candidates who have experience of teaching, research and/or practice in science communication. We are particularly looking for candidates with science communication expertise in one or more of these areas:

• Digital, design-based and/or visual methods for science communication
• Research on the science-policy interface
• Social media use in science communication, including topics like mis/disinformation
• AI, data science and machine learning in science communication

This expertise should be combined with experience in either quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies appropriate to science communication, with preference given to experience in quantitative approaches for this post.

The successful candidate will be supported in this role by an experienced senior lecturer as a mentor. Candidates will be expected to work towards a PG Certificate in Learning and Teaching in HE unless already obtained. The successful candidate will be supported to apply for internal funding to develop their research via UWE Bristol’s Research & Investment Framework (RIF).

Where you will be working

In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus

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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds.

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 encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.

Further information

This post is part-time (0.4 FTE) and permanent (subject to successful completion of a probationary period) with an ideal start date of January 2027 or soon after.

If you would like an informal discussion, please contact:

Professor Clare Wilkinson: Clare.Wilkinson@uwe.ac.uk or Dr Lyn Newton: Lyn.newton@uwe.ac.ukk

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 19th October 2026

Right to Work in the UK

If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins.

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.