FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF LIFE SCIENCES
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must possess at minimum, a PhD from a recognized university which should be in Environmental Science or a closely related field.
Candidates should also possess:
Teaching experience at the undergraduate level in the field of Environmental Science or a closely related discipline
A good record of research and publications in reputable, peer reviewed journals
Evidence of ongoing research in the area of expertise, including tropical environmental scientific experience
Evidence of success in securing external research funding and pursuing independent research
Evidence of success in coordinating and overseeing an environmental science laboratory
Candidates with the following would have an advantage:
Experience in teaching and research at a doctoral level
Experience in the teaching and supervision of postgraduate students at the MSc, MPhil and PhD levels
Experience in management of laboratories
Proficiency in teaching and research in at least one (1) of the following areas: Environmental Pollution Climate Change Environmental Monitoring Environmental Policy
Environmental Pollution
Climate Change
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Policy
The following would be considered assets:
Certificate in university teaching and learning
Research experience in Environmental Sciences
Detailed application and full curriculum vitae should be sent to the Campus Registrar, c/o HR Division (Appointments Section), Main Administration Building, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. via e-mail: STA-HRApplications@uwi.edu. Two (2) referees (one of whom should be from your present organization) must be indicated. Application forms may be obtained at https://sta.uwi.edu/jobs/ in the Faculty & Staff, Staff Vacancies section. Further particulars including remuneration package may also be obtained at the above address. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send their signed references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered.
The University would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 2026 March 29