Job Announcement

Professor in Marine Biology and Director, Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) - 
ME3988R

Description
School of Biology, Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI), Sea Mammal Research Unit, 
Salary: Negotiable, Start: As soon as possible

Details
The School of Biology is seeking a new academic leader for a Chair in Marine 
Biology whose responsibilities include Director of the Sea Mammal Research Unit 
(SMRU: http://www.smru.st-and.ac.uk/).  SMRU is a world leading research group 
investigating all aspects of marine mammal biology within the Scottish Oceans 
Institute (SOI) (http://soi.st-andrews.ac.uk/) at the University of St Andrews. 
Whilst the Directorship of SMRU will comprise a substantial proportion of the 
post, time and support will be available for academic research and teaching.

Applicants for the post should have a strong track record of publication in 
marine mammal biology or a closely related field, proven qualities of academic 
leadership and extensive experience of interacting with diverse stakeholders 
and funders. The Director of SMRU is expected to inspire and nurture 
interaction within the Unit that will contribute to the academic goals of the 
SOI and the School of Biology.

The SMRU currently comprises 10 academics, 6 additional principal 
investigators, 16 research fellows and assistants, 30 PhD students, 6 engineers 
and 6 support staff. It delivers world-class research in the field of marine 
mammalogy and provides independent advice and expertise relating to marine 
mammals internationally. In the UK, SMRU's advice to government underpins 
responsibilities discharged by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), 
the underlying research for which is supported by long-term funding (currently 
until 2022). The Unit is a Delivery Partner within the UK's National 
Oceanography Centre (http://www.noc.soton.ac.uk/).

Informal enquires may be made to Professor Ian A. Johnston 
([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>; Tel +441334463440) or Dr 
Ailsa Hall ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>); Tel 
+441334462634).
Applications can be made through the University of St Andrews website
https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/login.aspx

Ref No: ME3988R

Closing Date: 14 August 2013

School of Biology,
Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI),
Sea Mammal Research Unit
Salary: Negotiable
Start: As soon as possible


Ailsa Hall
Acting Director
Sea Mammal Research Unit
Scottish Oceans Institute
University of St Andrews
KY16 8LB

Tel: 01334 462634

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