Dear ECOLOG:
Please see announcement below for an open position at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia. International applications definitely encouraged. School of Environmental Science: Lecturer in Environmental Science Ref: 0290E63 Continuous Appointment $92 - $109k including employer superannuation and the opportunity to Salary Package Murdoch University <http://www.murdoch.edu.au/> is where free thinkers from all over the world come together to make a difference. We currently have more than 18,000 students and 1,400 staff working together, exploring new ways of thinking and making discoveries. We're proud of our national reputation for excellence in teaching, research and student satisfaction. Murdoch University's School of Environmental Science <http://www.murdoch.edu.au/School-of-Environmental-Science/> is seeking outstanding applicants with an established (or emerging) international reputation in research to fill a position as Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Environmental Science. This exciting opportunity will enable the selected candidate to contribute to and/or to build a research program through collaboration with colleagues in one of our areas of existing research strengths: landscape, terrestrial or wetland ecology, land and water management, marine science, or nature-based tourism. The appointee will also be expected to support the School's research activities involving remote sensing, GIS, and spatial and statistical data analysis, including conservation planning. Generous provisions are made for staff to develop and maintain international research links. The School also prides itself in the quality of its teaching and the appointee will be expected to be an active contributor to the innovative delivery of knowledge to our bright and eager students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Applicants with a PhD (outstanding individuals close to completion will be considered) in a relevant area with an established or developing record of refereed publications in international journals are particularly encouraged to apply. Those with a record of research grant acquisition or those judged to have the potential to win competitive funding will be viewed favourably. Opportunity relative to experience will be taken into account. We are looking for an energetic scholar who is able to contribute to a strong research culture and to work collaboratively with students and staff to further develop our innovative learning environment within the School and University. Application procedures and a position description with detailed selection criteria are available from the University's web links as shown below. Applicants are required to address the selection criteria within their application. Please send applications to [email protected] Closing Date: Friday 17th February 2012 More Information can be found at: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/About-us/Careers-at-Murdoch/ Joe Fontaine lecturer Murdoch University Perth, Western Australia [email protected]
