Professor/Reader in Ecosystem Ecology

University of Reading - Department of Geography and Environmental Science,
School of Human and Environmental Sciences

Start date: September 2012
Closing date: 17 May 2012
Reference number: CH12008
Post type: full-time, permanent
Pay grade: Professorial/Grade 8
Payscale: Professorial - Salary is negotiable
Reader - £46,846 to £52,706 per annum

Led by our recently appointed Vice-Chancellor, Sir David Bell, Reading's vision will be supported by 50 new academic posts. As part of this initiative to further our research excellence in areas of global critical importance, we seek to appoint a Professor/Reader in Ecosystem Ecology.

The successful candidate will build on an international research reputation and lead research at the interface of ecosystem ecology and global change and develop new integrating research initiatives to address questions about the structure of ecological communities and their role in ecosystem functions and responses to change.

You will have:

• proven and continuing ability to publish in leading scientific journals and attract competitive research funding
• experience of successful supervision of PhD students and post-doctoral researchers
• a willingness to take a leadership role in research projects, and in the Department, School and University
• presentation and communication skills required for teaching

Informal contact details

Contact role: Head of Research Group
Contact name: Dr Liz Shaw
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 3786971
Contact email: e.j.shaw@reading.ac.uk

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role: School Director of Research
Contact name: Professor Mark Hodson
Contact phone: +44 (0)118 3786974
Contact email: m.e.hodson@reading.ac.uk

Formal contact details:

Further information and application forms are available at www.reading.ac.uk/Jobs or telephone 0118 378 6771 (voicemail).