Two Senior Professorial Positions Available
School of GeoSciences
University of Edinburgh
Closing Date: Tuesday, 28 February 2006
To apply online or view more job opportunities, please go to:
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GEOSCIENCES: CHAIR IN THE SCHOOL OF GEOSCIENCES AND HEAD OF SCHOOL
The School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh is one of the
largest interdisciplinary groupings in the UK, noted for its
outstanding research at the forefront of Earth system science. In a
significant expansion of our activities we are seeking excellent
Professorial appointments to play a leading role in shaping the School's
future growth and success.
As Chair of GeoScience you will bring impressive academic leadership
skills and experience to the role of Head of School, together with a
leading research record in any of the School's areas of excellence. You
will have a reputation for strategic thinking and the ability to
implement future growth, taking advantage of devolved structures within
the University. You will add vision and energy to the School and will
welcome the immediate challenge of leading the School at a time of
dynamic development.
Edinburgh's School of GeoSciences offers an innovative and
interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Earth system. We bring
together science and social science with a focus on the dynamics of the
atmosphere, oceans, lithosphere, cryosphere, biosphere and human
societies and their interactions. Research in the School is further
enhanced by exciting cross-disciplinary developments within Edinburgh
and in collaboration with other universities. In a period of research
renewal and expansion, the Chair advertised here is complemented by
current Chair appointments in Rural Economy & Environmental
Sustainability (Michie Chair), Geology (Regius Chair) and Human
Geography (Ogilvie Chair), and planned Chair appointments in Physical
Geography and in Earth System Dynamics.
Vacancy Reference Number: 3005361
Vacancy Website:
http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detai…
Closing date: Tuesday, 28 February 2006
Salaries will be in the professorial range.
GEOSCIENCES: REGIUS CHAIR OF GEOLOGY
The School of GeoSciences at the University of Edinburgh is one of the
largest interdisciplinary groupings in the UK, noted for its
outstanding research at the forefront of Earth system science. As part
of a significant expansion of our activities we are seeking excellent
Professorial scientists to play a leading role in shaping the School's
future growth and success.
You will be an outstanding geologist with the breadth of vision, ability
and energy to provide strong academic leadership in geology, nationally
and internationally. You will make a major contribution to the School's
research and teaching and to leadership in the School at a dynamic
period in its development. As an inspirational research leader of
international distinction you will have an established track record of
publication, funding and collaboration in research, and will be able to
take advantage of the interdisciplinary potential within the School of
GeoSciences and across the College of Science & Engineering.
Edinburgh's School of GeoSciences offers an innovative and
interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Earth system with a focus
on the dynamics of the atmosphere, oceans, lithosphere, cryosphere,
biosphere and human society and their interrelationships. Research in
the School is further enhanced by exciting cross-disciplinary
developments within Edinburgh and in collaboration with other
universities. In a period of research renewal and expansion, the Regius
Chair advertised here is complemented by current Chair appointments in
Geoscience, Rural Economy & Environmental Sustainability (Michie Chair)
and Human Geography (Ogilvie Chair), and planned Chair appointments in
Physical Geography and in Earth System Dynamics.
The Regius Chair of Geology at the University of Edinburgh is the only
such Chair in Geology in the UK. It was established by the Crown in 1871
with the appointment of Archibald Geikie. Previous incumbents include
Arthur Holmes and the present chair, Geoffrey Boulton.
Vacancy Reference Number: 3005362
Vacancy Website:
http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detai…
Closing date: Tuesday, 28 February 2006
Salaries will be in the professorial range.
For more information:
Informal enquiries about the positions may be made to Vice-Principal
Professor Grahame Bulfield (grahame.bulfield [at] ed.ac.uk) for the Chair of
GeoSciences, or to Professor David Sugden (des [at] geo.ed.ac.uk) for the
Regius and Michie Chairs.
To apply online or view more job opportunities, please go to:
http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.index
Or call the recruitment line at:
+44(0)131-650-2511