University of New South Wales - Human Resources - Events

31 October 2008

Lecturer in Evolution

Faculty of Science

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL, EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

REF. 6226NET

The School of Biological Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES), in conjunction with the Evolution & Ecology Research Centre (E&ERC) is seeking a Lecturer in Evolution. BEES is a large and multi-disciplinary school in the Faculty of Science at the University of New South Wales. The school incorporates a range of disciplines within the broad fields of Biology, Marine Science, Geography and Geology.

The appointment will enhance UNSW's research profile in Evolutionary Biology and Evolutionary Ecology and the appointee will be a member of the UNSW Evolution & Ecology Research Centre. The successful candidate will be required to establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program in Evolutionary Biology and to teach undergraduate courses in Evolution, Ecology, Genetics and/or Biology. Applicants should have a strong research record and should outline in their application their capacity to contribute to the existing research areas in the Centre and the School. Candidate's research should be focussed on adaptive processes and the testing of theory, and should not be entirely descriptive. Candidates whose research involves the experimental study of adaptation and its links to genetic, genomic, behavioural and/or physiological processes may be preferred

This is a continuing appointment

Salary range for Lecturer A$73,573 - A$86,734 per year (plus 17% employer superannuation and leave loading)

Candidates holding existing ARC/NHMRC fellowships and/or research grants are encouraged to apply as well as those who are able to form synergistic interactions with existing researchers and groups within the E&ERC. Women and people from equity groups are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants should systematically address the selection criteria in their application.

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Enquiries may be directed to Associate Professor David Cohen on telephone + 61 2 9385 8084 or email d.cohen@unsw.edu.au or Associate Professor Rob Brooks on +61 2 9385 2065 or email rob.brooks@unsw.edu.au

Further information on the School, please visit: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/

Applications close : 01 December 2008

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