To expand a centre of excellence in sustainable urban development in the Geography Institute, the Faculty of Geosciences and Environment of the University of Lausanne wishes to recruit a Professor of Geography in Health in Urban Settings. The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary research on socio-geographical aspects of population health, especially from a public policy perspective.

In addition to the development of a programme of research of international standing, the workload will include undergraduate and masters level teaching as well as postgraduate training.

An appointment may be made at the level of full professor or assistant professor (tenure track) depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Deadline for submission of applications 31^st May 2008 with a preferred begin of appointment February 2009.

International applications are encouraged. The University of Lausanne is an equal opportunity employer and promotes women in academia and hence strongly encourages applications from qualified female candidates.

Applications should be sent to the Dean of the Faculty of Geosciences and the Environment, Université de Lausanne, Bâtiment Amphipôle, CH-1015 Lausanne by the deadline specified above. Applications should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and copies of 5 publications. Additional information is listed on the faculty website: http://www.unil.ch/gse.

Further information can be obtained from: Prof. Lukas Baumgartner (Lukas.Baumgartner@unil.ch), Dean of the Faculty.