Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job title:
Research Leader
Company
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job description
Kew has recently published a new Science Strategy ( ) and we are now seeking to recruit two outstanding Research Leaders to help deliver our mission to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
Hours of work
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
£43,123 – £50,059 per annum, depending on skills and experience
Directorate
Science
Location
Kew Gardens, Richmond, Hybrid
Closing Date
25/02/2024
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More details
Our Research Leaders lead research teams of their own providing day- to-day supervision for post-docs, PhD and MSc students, and Future Leader Fellows. They are responsible for their own grant-funded research within a wider research programme overseen by a Senior Research Leader. They contribute to the delivery of Kew’s Science Strategy, and to the overall running of the Science Directorate. Applicants will have a research plan aligned with at least one of Kew’s Scientific Priorities (Ecosystem Stewardship, Trait Diversity and Function, the Digital Revolution, and Accelerating Taxonomy), and will be enthusiastic in helping to deliver our major initiatives of that Priority.
We are looking for someone with innovative ideas seeking to develop their career as an independent researcher, leader and mentor. You will be an outstanding and inspiring scientist with a relevant PhD and post-qualification experience in your chosen field of science, with an interest in teaching and outreach. We welcome applicants with a collaborative outlook, an interest in the research potential of Kew’s unparalleled collections, and an interest beyond their own expertise in Kew’s overall mission.
This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
As well as completing a full application form, please upload a copy of your research CV to support your application. This should include your publication and funding record, as well as any other relevant information to demonstrate your track record as a research scientist e.g. scientific honours and panel / committee memberships, PhD supervision etc.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
The salary will be £43,123 – £50,059 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
Expected salary
£43123 – 50059 per year
Location
Kew, Greater London – Richmond, Greater London
Job date
Wed, 07 Feb 2024 23:44:56 GMT
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