The Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Lausanne has an opening for a tenured position at the lecturer level in the field of applied and environmental geophysics. The new faculty member at the Institute of Geophysics will be expected to: (i) teach a variety of geophysics courses to undergraduate- and graduate-level students in earth and environmental sciences, (ii) develop an externally funded and internationally recognized research program, (iii) supervise undergraduate- and graduate-level students, and (iv) assume administrative duties at various levels within the University.

Applications covering any domain of applied and environmental geophysics that will reinforce and/or complement current research activities are welcome. We are particularly interested in candidates with an academic track record of internationally recognized and independent research in one or more of the following domains: petrophysics, computational geophysics, or biogeophysics,. An adequate command of French for teaching and administrative purposes is expected at the latest two years after the beginning of the appointment. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic scientist with a dedication to excellence in both research and teaching to actively participate in the development of a rapidly evolving institute and faculty. Our institute is very well equipped and scenically located on the shores of Lake Geneva, a region of outstanding natural beauty offering a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere and an exceptionally high quality of life.

To apply please send your CV, list of publications, reprints of the three to five most pertinent publications, and a summary of your research plans together with the names and addresses of three referees to Professor Lukas Baumgartner, Dean of the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Amphipôle Building, University of Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland, doyen.gse@unil.ch.
Deadline for the receipt of applications is September 15, 2009.

The position is available from January 1, 2010, or at some later date to agree upon. For further information please visit http://www.unil.ch/gse or contact Prof. Lukas Baumgartner (doyen.gse@unil.ch) or Prof. Klaus Holliger (Klaus.Holliger@unil.ch). The University of Lausanne wishes to promote the access of women to academic careers and hence strongly encourages applications from qualified female candidates.