Title:
Prospective candidates are encouraged to seek
informal discussions with the Head of School,
Dr Michael Barker: 44 (0) 2392 842279,
e-mail mike.barker@port.ac.uk.
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
Faculty of Science
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
LECTURESHIP IN GEOSCIENCE or Environmental
Science
Reference:
The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences wishes to
appoint a lecturer with active research interests in geoscience or
environmental science evidenced by a strong publication and/or
consultancy record. Candidates should possess a broad expertise
in either ‘soft rock’ geoscience (particularly to teach stratigraphic
principles and techniques) or environmental science (to teach on
the Environmental Forensic Science degree) and will also be
expected to contribute substantially to the undergraduate
programmes in other relevant areas. The successful candidate will
compliment and diversify existing research strengths within the
School
The appointment will be made in the range: Lecturer -Senior
Lecturer.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to seek informal
discussions with the Head of School, Dr Michael Barker: 44 (0)
2392 842279, e-mail mike.barker@port.ac.uk.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful applicant will be involved in aspects of teaching, research and
administration within the School. These will include:
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Post Title: Lecturer
/ Senior Lecturer in Geoscience
Post No:
Faculty: Science Dept/Support Service: School of Earth and
Environmental Sciences
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ATTRIBUTES
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ESSENTIAL
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DESIRABLE
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SOURCE OF EVIDENCE
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Knowledge
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Ability to develop and deliver
specified programmes of study in
either Geoscience (particularly
stratigraphy) or Environmental
Science (particularly forensic aspects)
together with other relevant areas of
expertise.
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Have a broad understanding of the
relationship between their area of
expertise and wider issues in the Earth
and Environmental Sciences.
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Curriculum Vitae and interview.
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Skills
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Good teaching and presentation
skills.
Ability to work independently
without constant supervision.
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Good IT skills.
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Curriculum Vitae and interview.
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Experience
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Evidence of high quality
research/consultancy relevant to
either the Geoscience or
Environmental Science Research
Groups
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Ability to negotiate with agencies
outside the University for research
grants and/or consultancy contracts.
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Curriculum Vitae and interview.
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Qualifications
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First degree in an appropriate science.
PhD and/or chartered status in a
relevant area of Earth and
Environmental Sciences .
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Post-doctoral experience in a relevant
area of Geoscience or Environmental
Science
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Curriculum Vitae.
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Values
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Must be highly motivated and have
the ability to work as an individual
and as part of a team.
Must be aware of their strengths and
weaknesses.
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Ability to understand the complex
issues facing the School and the
Faculty.
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Curriculum Vitae and interview.
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Departmental Description
School of Earth and Environmental
Sciences
The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is one of six
Departments in the Faculty of Science and was formed in April
1998 by combining the well-established Departments of Geology
and Physics and incorporating the provision for Environmental
Science teaching in the University. The School currently offers
nine undergraduate degree pathways and three taught masters
programmes. All pathways have an extensive and vibrant
fieldwork programme (both UK and overseas). About 400
students are currently registered on these programmes which are
supported by twenty-three full-time academic staff and thirteen
support staff.
The School is housed in the relatively modern Burnaby Building
on the main Guildhall Campus of the University. The building also
houses lecture theatres and teaching laboratories and the School’s
research laboratories, including a new ICPMS, Scanning Electron
Microscope, XRF, XRD, gamma spectrometry, geochemistry,
palaeontology, soil mechanics, rock mechanics and rock
preparation laboratories. Comprehensive networked IT facilities
are available to all academic staff and undergraduate and
postgraduate students in the building.
A wide range of research activities is based in the School. There
are active and internationally recognised research groups in:
Palaeobiology, Sedimentology and Biogeochemistry;
Intraplate and Plate Boundary processes;
Geological Hazard assessment;
Environmental modeling;
Environmental radiation;
Environmental mobility of stable isotopes and trace elements.
26 students are currently registered for higher degrees within the
School.
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Anthony Butcher
Research Associate
School of Earth & Environmental Sciences
University of Portsmouth
Burnaby Road
Portsmouth
PO1 3QL
United Kingdom
(0044)023-9284-2258 (Tel)
(0044)023-9284-2244 (Fax)
anthony.butcher@port.ac.uk
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