Three ecology positions (wetland ecology, restoration ecology, and a broader ecology/environ. science position -short descriptions pasted below) are currently open at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia. These positions are the equivalent of assistant professor in the US university system. Further details are available at jobs.murdoch.edu.au <http://www.jobs.murdoch.edu.au/> . Application deadline is 24 January 2010. Lecturer in Wetland Management: Murdoch University's School of Environmental Science is seeking applicants to fill a newly created position as Lecturer in Wetland Management. This position complements existing strengths within the School and will contribute to both teaching and research in Environmental Science. In particular, the appointee will be expected to develop teaching and research programs on some or all of; the management, monitoring and conservation of rivers, streams, estuaries and wetlands through an understanding of the physical and chemical features of inland, estuarine and nearshore marine waters and aspects of primary and secondary production. This position includes teaching (lecturing, laboratory/field work, unit co-ordination responsibilities), research and administrative duties. Applicants are expected to have a PhD in Wetland Ecology, Environmental Management or a related area with an established research record of publication. We are looking for an individual who is capable of working with students and staff in maintaining, and further developing, the strong teaching and research environment within the School.
Lecturer in Environmental Restoration Murdoch University's School of Environmental Science is seeking applicants to fill a newly created position as Lecturer in Environmental Restoration. This position complements existing strengths within the School and will contribute to both teaching and research within Environmental Science. In particular, the appointee will be expected to develop teaching and research programs on the repair of damaged terrestrial ecosystems through both site-based and landscape-scale restoration including some or all of; mine site rehabilitation, plant regeneration in degraded ecosystems, revegetation, plant and animal reintroduction, urban ecosystems and landscape design. This position includes teaching (lecturing, laboratory/field work, unit co-ordination responsibilities), research and administrative duties. Applicants are expected to have a PhD in Environmental Restoration, Terrestrial ecosystem plant or animal ecology, Environmental Management or a related area, with an established research record of publication. We are looking for an individual who is capable of working with students and staff in maintaining, and further developing, the strong teaching and research environment within the School. Lecturer in Environmental Science Murdoch University's School of Environmental Science is seeking applicants to fill a newly created position as Lecturer in Environmental Science. This position will complement the existing strengths within the School and will contribute to both teaching and research in Environmental Science. In particular, the appointee will be expected to make a significant contribution to the teaching of the new foundation unit Knowing Nature as well as developing their own teaching and research programs on some aspect of Environmental Science. Applicants are expected to have a PhD with an interdisciplinary focus and with sufficient experience in Environmental Management, Environmental Policy or a related area with an established research record of publication. We are looking for an individual who is capable of working with students and staff in maintaining, and further developing, the strong teaching and research environment within the School. Joe Fontaine Postdoctoral Researcher Environmental Science 90 South St Murdoch University Perth, Australia 6150 [email protected]
