SNS-- Research Associate in Conservation Science

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South-East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities.

Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

The Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) in the School of Natural Sciences is looking to recruit a Research Associate in Conservation Science to join the E3 Sharing Space for Nature Programme, a five year programme funded by Research England and based  programme began in August 2024 and will end in July 2029. The Research Associate will contribute to achieving the overall programme goals related to other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs), focusing on understanding how, where, and under what conditions do OECMs deliver ecological and social outcomes.

DICE is a world-leading institute, ranked 1st in the UK for the quality of our outputs in the REF
21 Geography and Environmental Studies unit of assessment, and awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2019 in recognition of our ‘pioneering education, capacity building and research in global nature conservation’.

• 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.

• A PhD in conservation science or a relevant subject, or equivalent.
• Specialist knowledge of, and research experience in, a field relevant to OECMs and area-based conservation.
• Experience of research publications relevant to area-based conservation.

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff).
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health.

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

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.