Teaching Fellow

The School of Biological Sciences is a vibrant and dynamic centre, internationally renowned for excellence both in teaching and research. Hosting over one hundred academic and research staff, 120 research students, 80 postgraduate taught students and 400 undergraduates; it is a close knit and friendly community. Based on the main campus at Kings College, the School also has facilities at the Cromarty Lighthouse and a presence at the National Decommissioning Centre at Newburgh.

The School is proud of its legacy in delivering research led teaching in fields that include; Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology and Environmental Science. Teaching, training and research in the field highlight the locational advantage of Aberdeen.

The School of Biological Sciences is looking to appoint a Teaching Fellow in Ecology. This is a fixed term post from 1 September 2026 – 31 March 2027. The post is at 0.8 FTE. The post is required to cover a period of research leave; job share applications will also be considered.

We require an individual who can coordinate and deliver an advanced undergraduate course in Wildlife Conservation and Management. We are interested in applicants with expertise in animal population ecology.

Salary will be at Grade 6, £38,784.00 - £41,064.00 per annum pro rata for 0.8 FTE, depending on skills and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Prof Xavier Lambin, Professor in Biological Sciences, e-mail: x.lambin@abdn.ac.uk

This post does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post that require sponsorship to work in the UK.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 25 June 2026

The School of Biological Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.