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NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF GEOGRAPHY, POLITICS AND SOCIOLOGY CENTRE FOR URBAN AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (CURDS) PROFESSOR OF URBAN AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY The Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) at Newcastle University is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic to provide leadership for its research, policy and teaching activities. The Professor of Urban and Regional Development/Economic Geography will be an individual of international reputation with an excellent track record of internationally recognised publication, high quality research income generation and engagement with policy. The post offers a unique opportunity to undertake leading edge research and contribute to the leadership and development of an internationally renowned research centre. Established in 1977, and celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2012, the Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) has an international profile and longstanding experience in research and teaching in local, regional and urban development and economic geography (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/curds). CURDS is a unique research centre that combines leading edge theoretical and conceptual development with applied policy research and engagement for international, national, regional and local organisations. Informal enquires can be made to the Head of School, Professor Andy Gillespie (tel: +44 (0)191 222 7731; email andy.gilles...@ncl.ac.uk) or the Director of CURDS, Professor Andy Pike (tel: +44 (0)191 222 8001; email andy.p...@ncl.ac.uk). Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies Closing date for applications: 19 October 2012 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Professor Andy Pike Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies (CURDS) Newcastle University Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 7RU UK Tel: +44 (0)191 222 8011 Fax: +44 (0)191 232 9259 E-mail: andy.p...@ncl.ac.uk Web: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/curds/people/profile/andy.pike
