Lecturership in Biogeography and Biodiversity at Oxford

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 (see http://www.geog.ox.ac.uk/news/jobs/090917.html). Alternatively contact the HR Office by email recruitment(at)ouce.ox.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)1865 285079.