Salary negotiable (minimum £48,023 p.a.)

We invite applications from candidates with an international reputation and an outstanding research record to this exciting new post in the University. The post is jointly funded for the first 5 years to facilitate closer interaction between the University and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Bangor station of NERC which is housed in a new, environmentally designed building on the Bangor University science site. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals with experience in soils and sustainable land use, catchment science, hydrology or biogeochemistry.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of publications, of attracting research funding, and of academic leadership. They will be expected to identify opportunities for collaborative research with the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Bangor (http://www.ceh.ac.uk/sections/bef/bef.html) and to help deliver the joint vision of the Environment Centre Wales which has been funded to £5.8M by the University and NERC. The University is committed to developing Geography and the successful candidate will also take a leading role in developing the curriculum at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Salary and application process. This is a permanent position. The salary is negotiable, minimum £48,023 p.a.

Application forms and further particulars should be obtained by contacting Human Resources, Bangor University; tel: (01248) 382926/388132; e-mail: personnel@bangor.ac.uk; web: www.bangor.ac.uk

Please quote reference number 08-7/123 when applying.

Closing date for applications: Friday 4 April, 2008.

Interviews will be held on 30 April, 2008.

For informal discussions concerning this position, candidates are encouraged to contact Professor Stephen Hawkins, Head of the College of Natural Sciences, tel: +44 (0)1248 382608; e-mail: s.hawkins@bangor.ac.uk; or Dr David Wright, Head of the School of the Environment and Natural Resources, tel: +44 (0)1248 382289; e-mail: d.wright@bangor.ac.uk