School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Salary: £45,585 - £56,021 per annum*
Start Date: 2 October 2023
The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
invites applications for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Reader in Terrestrial
Environmental Earth Science. We particularly welcome applicants with a focus on
modern terrestrial environmental science and environmental change. Topics of
interest include, but are not limited to the critical zone, biogeochemical
cycling, environmental microbiology, environmental resources, hydrogeology, hydrochemistry,
pollution mitigation/remediation and solutions-based research for a sustainable
future.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in
Earth and Environmental Science or a cognate discipline and complement our
vibrant research which spans three themes: Climate, Society and Environment; Earth
Resources and Sustainability; and Evolution of Planets and Life. They will develop
an externally funded, innovative and impactful research programme and
contribute research-led teaching.
Experience in teaching undergraduate students is
desirable for Lecturer applicants and required for Senior Lecturer/Reader
applicants. The latter must also demonstrate a suitable combination of success
in attracting external funding, research leadership at national and
international level and experience with successfully carrying out
administrative duties.
*Appointment at Grade 8 Senior Lecturer / Reader
level (salary range: £57,696 - £64,914 pa) will be considered for candidates
with more experience/knowledge of the area with the job description to be
amended accordingly.
The School delivers two BSc Honours degrees
(Geology, Environmental Earth Sciences), an integrated undergraduate Masters in
Earth Science (MGeol), and two taught MSc programmes (Geochemistry, Strategic
Earth Resources). We are noted for our experiential learning, including
training in field, laboratory and modelling skills and the appointee will have
opportunities to contribute to these aspects of degree delivery.
Further information and informal enquiries may
be directed to Professor Richard White (rww3@st-andrews.ac.uk)
or Professor Robert Wilson (rjsw@st-andrews.ac.uk).
Applications
are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic
(BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented
in academic posts at the University.
Equality,
diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive
culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer
Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by
promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the
Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and
the Staff Parents & Carers Network.
Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
Closing Date: 21 May 2023 Interview Date: 26-30 June 2023
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School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Salary: £45,585 - £56,021 per annum*
Start Date: 2 October 2023