Department of BiologyChair, Lecturer & Teaching Fellow in Evolutionary Biology and EcologyAs part of a major development in the Department of Biology at the University of York, we are seeking to appoint a Professor, a Lecturer and a Teaching Fellow at the interface between Evolutionary Biology and Ecology. At least two further appointments will be made within the next two years. York was top in the UK for citations per research paper published between 2001 and 2005 in the field of Plant and Animal Science (Thomson Scientific UK), and represents a thriving, interdisciplinary research community across all major areas of modern Biology. Chair (REF: A08128) We are seeking an outstanding and dynamic scientist, with an international track record, to provide academic leadership in research and teaching. You will be highly motivated and address fundamental questions in a relevant area, such as adaptation to environmental change, conservation genetics, phylogeography and any aspect of population genetics or environmental genomics. Lecturer (REF: A08129) Applicants should be ambitious and have a proven track record of high quality research. You will be expected to develop an independent research programme of international standing, and develop teaching in the same field. Teaching Fellow (REF: T08130) We are seeking a Fellow for a fixed-term appointment of two years to contribute to undergraduate and Masters-level teaching in population and conservation genetics, and evolutionary biology. Salary scales will be: Professor (minimum £52,372 pa), Lecturer (Grade 7, £33,780 to £41,545), Teaching Fellow (Grade 6, £27,446 - £33,780), depending upon experience. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Chris Thomas (cdt2@york.ac.uk; 01904 328646), Professor Peter Young (jpy1@york.ac.uk; 01904 328630) or to the Head of Department (Professor Dale Sanders, biohod@york.ac.uk; 01904 328555). Closing date for Chair and Lecturer applications: 12.00 noon on Thursday 22 May 2008. Closing date for Teaching Fellow applications: 12.00 noon on Thursday 15 May 2008. For further particulars and details of how to apply, please see our website at: http://www.york.ac.uk/admin/persnl/jobs/ or write to HR Services, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, quoting the appropriate reference number. The University of York is committed to diversity and has policies and developmental programmes in place to promote equality of opportunity.
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