Closing Date: 15 September 2014 The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE) is one of four Institutes at UWS dedicated to excellence in research. The mission of the HIE is to generate insights into the impacts of a rapidly changing environment on Australia’s natural and managed ecosystems. The Institute has more than 70 academic and support staff working in pleasant natural surroundings on the Hawkesbury campus of UWS. The Institute also has a large cohort of postgraduate research students and visiting scientists.
We are seeking the appointment of a Professor of Environmental Biology to an ongoing academic position. The appointee will also hold the position of Director of Research for an initial period of three years. The Director of Research position is a senior leadership position with responsibility for increasing the Institute’s research performance by supporting coordinated, cross disciplinary programs to generate knowledge and understanding about the influence of environmental change on Australia’s natural and managed ecosystems. The Director of Research will be responsible for managing the Themes and supporting a strong research training program. The Institute’s three research themes are: Soil Biology & Genomics; Plants, Animals & Interactions; and Ecosystem Function & Integration (http://www.uws.edu.au/hie). Web: www.uws.edu.au/hawkesburyinstitute Remuneration Package: Level E $165,448 AUD p.a. plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading Position Enquiries: Professor Ian Anderson, +61 2 4570 1993 or [email protected] How to Apply: Go to the web site http://uws.nga.net.au/cp/ and scroll to the job reference 762/14. Click on the reference number and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page on ‘How To Apply’.
