At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire students while conducting groundbreaking research in Earth Sciences.
- Company: Durham University, a top-ranked global institution with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working practices, start-up packages, and a supportive environment for career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a collegial team dedicated to innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Join a leading department and make a real impact in Earth Sciences.
- Qualifications: Passion for Earth Sciences and a commitment to high-quality education and research.
The predicted salary is between 34540 - 42216 £ per year.
Overview
Earth Sciences at Durham University is a UK top 5 and global top 30 department, with 35 academic staff, 30 research staff, 90 Ph D students and 300 undergraduate students.
We wish to appoint two collaborative, intellectually curious and inclusive colleagues as Assistant Professors, with research and teaching interests in any area of Earth Science that complement the department’s existing expertise.
You will make a key contribution to the Department’s future success by providing the highest quality education to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and by conducting research that is recognized internationally for its originality, significance, and rigour.
You will be encouraged and helped to build your own research group, to collaborate widely, and to realize the full potential of both the discipline-specific and broader multidisciplinary impact of your research.
Your research may innovate new research themes or contribute to existing themes in the Department and across the University.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality education to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Conduct research that is internationally recognized for originality, significance and rigour.
- Build and lead your own research program and collaborate across the Department and University.
Qualifications and requirements
- Research and teaching interests in any area of Earth Science that complement the department’s existing expertise.
- Ability to contribute to education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and to supervise students.
- Willingness to collaborate and participate in multidisciplinary research.
The Department strives for a collegial and collaborative working environment and is a member of the Athena SWAN Charter, currently holding a departmental Bronze Athena SWAN award.
Start-up packages can be negotiated and flexible working practices are welcome.
Note: This description contains dates related to past postings (e. g., anticipated interview timing in 2019).
The current status of the position and application window may differ from the information presented here.
- Current opportunities and external resources
- Interviews historically anticipated in early 2019 with a target start in 2019; current openings may differ.
- For institutional strategies and related events, see departmental communications and university-wide portals as applicable.
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