Uppsala University announces the availability of the following post
Assistant professor/Research Associate in Biological
Response to Cenozoic Climate Changes
at the Department of Earth Sciences, within the Palaeobiology
programme
Current research within the Palaeobiology programme addresses the early
diversification of single-celled organisms during the Proterozoic, early
evolution of Metazoans, especially during the Cambrian explosion,
Ordovician biodiversification, and Quaternary palaeoecology
(
www.palaeobiology.geo.uu.se/Mainpages/english.html).
Research projects span the whole history of life on Earth, but this
appointment is focussed towards the Cenozoic. Programme research targets
questions concerning the evolution of organisms and programme members are
expected to be deeply engaged in this area over the next decade.
Appointment period: The position can be held for a maximum of 4
years.
Nature of duties: The appointment concerns research within
Palaeobiology, with special reference to research into organismal
response (especially evolution and distribution changes) to climate
changes at Quaternary (Milankovitch) timescales within all or part of the
Cenozoic. The appointment also involves teaching at undergraduate and
postgraduate level within the scope of the Palaeobiology programme. This
includes supervision of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate
level. The proportion of undergraduate teaching is a maximum of 20%. The
applicant is expected to contribute to other department and programme
activities.
Qualifications required: To qualify for appointment as Assistant
Professor/Research Associate you must have a PhD. Priority is given to
applicants who have completed their PhD within 5 years of the application
deadline. Furthermore, according to Uppsala University's general
employment regulations, it is also a requirement that teachers possess
the necessary skills and qualifications to carry out their duties
proficiently. The ability to teach in Swedish or English is a
requirement. The successful candidate is expected to teach in Swedish
within two years.
Criteria for ranking: In ranking qualified applicants particular
importance will be attached to scientific excellence. Applicants with
research experience within Palaeobiology will be given first priority.
Experience of post-doctoral research, and a documented ability to
initiate/lead research project(s) is highly desirable. The ability to
cooperate, good communication skills (both oral and written) and teaching
proficiency are required. Applicants should have a formal education in
Earth Sciences or Biology, with sufficient background to fulfill the
teaching duties required in Palaeobiology .
In filling this position, the university aims to recruit the person who,
in a combined evaluation of competence, skills and documented
qualifications, is judged most suitable to carry out and develop the
work-in-hand and to contribute to a positive development of the
department and programme.
Personal circumstances that may be of positive relevance to the
application, for example parental leave, should be mentioned in the list
of qualifications (CV).
Uppsala University is striving to achieve a more even gender balance in
its research and teaching staff and women are especially invited to apply
for this position.
Application procedure: The application (
2 copies) must be
written in English together with reprints of scientific work (
1
copy) according to the instructions that can be found on the Faculty
of Science and Technology homepage
http://www.teknat.uu.se/english/instructions.php,
or available from Gudrun Lundmark, Office for Science and Technology,
phone +46 18 471 1871, e-mail
Gudrun.Lundmark@uadm.uu.se, fax +46
18 471 1999.
Information on the post is available from the Head of Programme,
Professor Keith Bennett, phone +46 18 471 2580, e-mail:
Keith.Bennett@geo.uu.se
The trade union representatives are Anders Grundström, SACO
(the Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations), phone +46 18
471 5380 and Carin Söderhäll, TCO/ST (the Swedish Confederation of
Professional Employees), phone +46 18 471 1996, Lars-Olov Boivie, SEKO
(the Union of Service and Communication Employees), phone +46 18 471
3315.
Your application should be directed to the Vice-Chancellor,
Uppsala University, and mailed so as to arrive at Uppsala University,
Registrar's Office, ref. no. UFV/PA 2004/3433, Box 256, S-751 05 Uppsala,
Sweden, or fax +46 18 471 2000,
by 28 October 2004 (at the
latest). If the application is sent by fax a signed original should
be sent by post
within a week of the deadline.
See als:
English:
http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/3433forasseng.html
Swedish:
http://www.personalavd.uu.se/ledigaplatser/3433forass.html
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Lars Holmer (Professor)
Uppsala University
Department of Earth Sciences / Palaeobiology
Norbyv. 22, SE-75236 Uppsala, Sweden
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phone: +46-18-4712761 mobile: 070-4682655
fax: +46-18-4712749
e-mail: Lars.Holmer@pal.uu.se
http://www.palaeontology.geo.uu.se/pershems/LarsHolmer.html
http://www.palaeontology.geo.uu.se/Mainpages/Brachiopoda/brachiopoda.htm
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