University of Exeter - Environment and Sutainability Institute - Multiple Positions

INSTITUTION: University of Exeter DEPARTMENT: Environment and Sutainability Institute POSITION: Multiple LINK: https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=2947824oCy&WVID=3817591jNg&LANG=USA NOTES: Professor in Natural Environment Environment and Sustainability Institute University of Exeter - College of Life and Environmental Sciences (Ref. R10946) Salary by negotiation The University of Exeter is offering a unique opportunity for high calibre environmental researchers to join in the foundation of a world-leading, interdisciplinary research centre working towards solutions to the challenges of environmental change. Building on the academic strength of the University of Exeter, the new £30M Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) will undertake cutting-edge research in three major themes: Clean technologies, Natural environment and Social sciences. The ESI will open in 2012 under the direction of renowned ecologist Professor Kevin Gaston. The initiative is located on Exeter's Cornwall campus, adjacent to the outstanding Centre for Ecology and Conservation and is funded with a £22.9M investment from the European Regional Development Fund and £6.6M from the South West of England Regional Development Agency. We are looking to appoint a professor in the broad area of natural environment. Your calibre, track-record and future potential are more important than your academic field, and we are interested in building a team who can work together across disciplines to solve the environmental challenges of the day. We will establish research on major themes of environment and sustainability, including, but not limited to: resolving human-wildlife conflicts, maintaining ecosystem services, conserving biodiversity, managing invasive species and controlling diseases. You will be working at the cutting edge of your academic field, which could be anywhere from aquatic ecology to conservation biology or from mathematical biology to plant ecology. Applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Kevin Gaston email: k.j.gaston@exeter.ac.uk to discuss the post further. For further information about the Environment and Sustainability Institute visit www.exeter.ac.uk/esi To view further details and apply online please visit https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=2947824oCy&WVID=3817591jNg&LANG=USA. The closing date for completed applications is 15 February 2012. Lecturers / Senior Lecturers in Natural Environment University of Exeter - Environment and Sustainability Institute, College of Life and Environmental Sciences (Ref. R10948) The University of Exeter is offering a unique opportunity for high calibre environmental researchers to join in the foundation of a world-leading, interdisciplinary research centre working towards solutions to the challenges of environmental change. Building on the academic strength of the University of Exeter, the new £30M Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) will undertake cutting-edge research in three major themes: Clean technologies, Natural environment and Social sciences. The ESI will open in 2012 under the direction of renowned ecologist Professor Kevin Gaston. The initiative is located on Exeter's Cornwall campus, adjacent to the outstanding Centre for Ecology and Conservation and is funded with a £22.9M investment from the European Regional Development Fund and £6.6M from the South West of England Regional Development Agency. We are looking to appoint 2 innovative, collaborative research scientists at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level in the broad area of natural environment. Your calibre, track-record and future potential are more important than your academic field, and we are interested in building a team who can work together across disciplines to solve the environmental challenges of the day. We will establish research on major themes of environment and sustainability, including, but not limited to: resolving human-wildlife conflicts, maintaining ecosystem services, conserving biodiversity, managing invasive species and controlling diseases. You will be working at the cutting edge of your academic field, which could be anywhere from aquatic ecology to conservation biology or from mathematical biology to plant ecology. Applicants must be qualified to PhD level in a relevant discipline and be able to demonstrate a strong potential for research leadership with a track record in refereed publications and involvement in submitting successful grant applications. Applicants at Senior Lecturer level will have proven success in significant grant capture. You will have strong interdisciplinary research interests and activities that provide an excellent fit for collaboration within the ESI, across the Cornwall campus and beyond. The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels on a range of programmes. Applicants are encouraged to contact Prof. Robbie McDonald email: r.mcdonald@exeter.ac.uk and/or Prof. Kevin Gaston email: k.j.gaston@exeter.ac.uk to discuss the post further. For further information about the Environment and Sustainability Institute visit www.exeter.ac.uk/esi The starting salary will be from £31,948 up to £39,257 on Grade F for Lecturers and from £39,257 up to £52,706 on Grade G for Senior Lecturers, depending on qualifications and experience. To view further details and apply online please visit https://jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=0876194oCy&WVID=3817591jNg&LANG=USA. The closing date for completed applications is 15 February 2012.