University Lecturership in Biogeography and Biodiversity

We are currently advertising a permanent lectureship position to afforce our
biodiversity/biogeography staffing in the School of Geography and the
Environment, University of Oxford. The deadline is 23rd October.


http://www.geog.ox.ac.uk/news/jobs/090917.html

School of Geography and the Environment
in association with Jesus College

University Lecturership in Biogeography and Biodiversity
Salary scale: ?42,351 - ?56,917
The School of Geography and the Environment seek applications for a
full-time University Lecturership with expertise in biogeography and
biodiversity. The Lecturership is tenable from 1st January 2010 or as soon
as possible thereafter and will be held in conjunction with a Tutorial
Fellowship at Jesus College.

The main duties of the post-holder will be to engage in research and produce
high-quality publications of an international standard in the broad area of
biogeography and/or biodiversity (which can include ecology, long-term
ecology and conservation), to provide University teaching at graduate and
undergraduate level, and to offer graduate supervision and assistance with
examination duties. Other key duties include co-operating in the
administrative work of the School.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in Geography or a closely
related scientific field, have a proven track record of high-quality
research and list of principal publications at an international level, as
well as evidence of imaginative research plans and the potential to lead and
manage new research initiatives. S/he should be able to demonstrate
expertise relevant to appropriate areas of physical geography. Evidence of
inter-disciplinary skills, the ability to teach at both undergraduate and
graduate level, and the skills and commitment to become a fully
participating member of the School are also essential.

The combined University and College salary will be on a scale up to ?56,917.

Further information regarding Jesus College may be found on their website.

Candidates will be considered on the basis of the selection criteria
outlined in the further particulars (below). Alternatively contact the HR
Office by email recruitment@ouce.ox.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)1865 285079.
Further particulars are also available in large print, tape, or other
formats on request.

a.. Further Particulars [PDF: 106KB]
Candidates are asked to submit postal applications (eight copies, except for
candidates applying from overseas, who need send only one) in the form ofa
letter which addresses the selection criteria, a detailed curriculum vitae,
two recent examples of written work, a list of principal publications, and
the names of three referees, should be sent to: Professor David Thomas, Head
of School, School of Geography and the Environment, Oxford University Centre
for the Environment, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3QY, no later than Friday
23rd October 2009. Please quote reference number AC09010 on all
correspondence and state where you saw this post advertised.

The University of Oxford is an equal opportunities employer.