Lecturer in Marine Remote Sensing
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £39,606 to £56,535 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University of Plymouth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0876 |
Summary
About the role
The School of Biological and Marine Sciences at the University of Plymouth (https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-biological-and-marine-sciences) is seeking to appoint a new Lecturer in Marine Remote Sensing. We encourage applications demonstrating expertise in the development of remote sensing methods and their application to the marine environment. You will be a highly motivated and dynamic academic who seeks the opportunity to build a career in a University with an international reputation in marine science. You will be a highly motivated and dynamic academic who will be expected to deliver excellence in teaching and research and become a productive member of the School’s academic staff. This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference.
The appointment will complement and build on our existing research and teaching strengths. Our marine science team has internationally recognised expertise in coastal processes, physical processes in marine systems, the role of dynamic processes in the marine ecosystem and assessing human impacts in that environment, and a growing expertise in marine autonomous systems (https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-biological-and-marine-sciences/marine-science).
This role is closely aligned to our BSc programmes in Ocean Science, Ocean Exploration and Surveying and Ocean Science and Marine Conservation, and the postgraduate programmes, MSc Applied Marine Science and MSc Hydrography. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to contribute to teaching across the School in Marine Biology, Marine Conservation and Biological Sciences delivering teaching in the application and analysis of remotely sensed data and GIS.
You will have a doctoral degree in a relevant field, supported by experience at postdoctoral or equivalent level, and an excellent research track record demonstrated through high calibre outputs of a quality likely to contribute to our future UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission. Clear evidence of successful grant applications as a PI is desirable. All activities that you undertake within this role need to be in compliance with the University’s Safety Policy and undertaken in a way that demonstrates the University’s commitment to Equality and Diversity for staff, students and partners.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
For more information on School of Biological and Marine Sciences please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools
For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Simon Ingram: by email at simon.ingram@plymouth.ac.uk
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The School of Biological and Marine Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025
Our Offer
When joining us, you will receive:
• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.
The School of Biological and Marine Sciences at the University of Plymouth (https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-biological-and-marine-sciences) is seeking to appoint a new Lecturer in Marine Remote Sensing. We encourage applications demonstrating expertise in the development of remote sensing methods and their application to the marine environment. You will be a highly motivated and dynamic academic who seeks the opportunity to build a career in a University with an international reputation in marine science. You will be a highly motivated and dynamic academic who will be expected to deliver excellence in teaching and research and become a productive member of the School’s academic staff. This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference.
The appointment will complement and build on our existing research and teaching strengths. Our marine science team has internationally recognised expertise in coastal processes, physical processes in marine systems, the role of dynamic processes in the marine ecosystem and assessing human impacts in that environment, and a growing expertise in marine autonomous systems (https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-biological-and-marine-sciences/marine-science).
This role is closely aligned to our BSc programmes in Ocean Science, Ocean Exploration and Surveying and Ocean Science and Marine Conservation, and the postgraduate programmes, MSc Applied Marine Science and MSc Hydrography. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to contribute to teaching across the School in Marine Biology, Marine Conservation and Biological Sciences delivering teaching in the application and analysis of remotely sensed data and GIS.
You will have a doctoral degree in a relevant field, supported by experience at postdoctoral or equivalent level, and an excellent research track record demonstrated through high calibre outputs of a quality likely to contribute to our future UK Research Excellence Framework (REF) submission. Clear evidence of successful grant applications as a PI is desirable. All activities that you undertake within this role need to be in compliance with the University’s Safety Policy and undertaken in a way that demonstrates the University’s commitment to Equality and Diversity for staff, students and partners.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
For more information on School of Biological and Marine Sciences please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools
For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a permanent basis.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Simon Ingram: by email at simon.ingram@plymouth.ac.uk
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The School of Biological and Marine Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025
Our Offer
When joining us, you will receive:
• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.