Lecturer - Evolutionary Ecology
Location
Dunedin, New Zealand
Organization
Department of Zoology, University of Otago
Contract Type
Permanent, full-time (1 FTE) position
Main Description
Applications are invited for the permanent position of Lecturer/Pûkenga in Evolutionary Ecology. We are seeking a person with a relevant completed or nearly completed doctorate and demonstrated potential to develop as an outstanding researcher and teacher in advancing the study of evolution, ecology, and zoology. Applicants are encouraged to identify the manner in which they could complement existing strengths in the Department and develop new and innovative directions in research and teaching. A range of approaches would be considered including behavioural, physiological, population and community perspectives, with research interests in evolutionary ecology taking a multidisciplinary approach, and some or all of; applied genetics/genomics, ecophysiology, applied ecological theory, ecological modelling, disease ecology, being an advantage. Applicants with a willingness to incorporate and develop Indigenous perspectives in their research and teaching are strongly encouraged.
Requirements
- A completed or nearly completed PhD with an established research focus in any area of evolutionary ecology.
- Demonstrated experience and ability in delivering high-quality teaching and research in any aspect of evolutionary ecology.
- An ability to contribute to teaching and learning environments that support the engagement of students and staff with evolutionary ecology research interests.
- Be committed to and/or have established connections or a track record of working with international and/or national researchers.
- Be committed to being a productive collaborator with a track record of working collegially.
- Be committed to upholding the University's core values related to support and success of Mâori and Pacific students, aligned with the University's Mâori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework.
Benefits/Conditions
- A Lecturer level appointment is equivalent to Assistant Professor in the North American system.
- The successful candidate is expected to take up duties by 1 February 2026.
How to Apply
Further details and job description are available on the website: 2500432; Lecturer - Evolutionary Ecology
Department Information
The Department of Zoology has a strong international reputation in whole-organism biology, with research strengths in areas including conservation biology, genetics/genomics, parasitology, entomology, environmental physiology, wildlife management, neurobiology and statistical modeling, as well as in molecular, functional, population, community, freshwater and behavioural ecology. We have well-established links to the Departments of Botany and Marine Science, the cross-disciplinary Ecology Programme, the Genetics and Neuroscience Programmes, and other centres at the University of Otago, providing a collaborative environment and resources for innovative interdisciplinary research. Our staff have international reputations in their areas of expertise and make major contributions to answering fundamental questions in basic and applied research. The Department of Zoology is committed to affording students the opportunity to engage with knowledge of animals from a te ao Mâori world view, and to strengthening its curriculum and research in relation to kaupapa Mâori and mâtauranga Mâori, the University of Otago Mâori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi).
