Lecturer (Maternity Cover) - Grade 7

Overview

The University of Liverpool is offering a fixed-term teaching-focused academic position as a Lecturer in the School of Biosciences within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. This role is a maternity cover appointment expected to run from January 2027 to January 2028. The primary focus of the position is contributing to biosciences teaching, student support, and the supervision of final year undergraduate research projects.

Who can apply

Applicants should hold or be close to completing a PhD in an area related to zoology, ecology, or bioveterinary sciences, and must possess expertise in animal behaviour. Candidates should also have experience in data analysis and visualisation using R, as well as behavioural analysis and sampling techniques. Teaching experience in higher education is strongly preferred. The university encourages applications from individuals of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, those living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

What you get

The position offers a salary ranging from £40,704 to £46,970 per annum on a full-time, fixed-term contract basis.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-20. The fixed-term period is expected to cover a maternity leave starting from January 2027 and lasting until January 2028.