The Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP) is seeking applications for the position of Director of IPGP, which will begin October 1, 2010.

The IPGP is the largest institute of Earth Sciences in France and also one of the largest in Europe. The Institute conducts research and education in geology, geophysics, geochemistry and the environmental sciences. It is in charge of monitoring the three active French volcanoes (Guadeloupe, Martinique, La Réunion) through its volcanic and seismologic observatories. It is also in charge of the magnetic observatory of Chambon-la-Foret (international INTERMAGNET network) and the global seismological network GEOSCOPE. IPGP currently employs about 300 permanent researchers and staff. There are in addition some 200 MSc and PhD students, post-docs and visitors.

The Director will be responsible for supervising the Institute's research and teaching activities, including general administrative tasks, and conducting negotiations with national and European funding agencies. The Director is also the chair of the Institute's scientific Council, whereas the IPGP Board is chaired by a scientist from outside IPGP. Candidates are expected to be highly accomplished scientists. They will be evaluated on the basis of their academic record in research and teaching, their experience in management, and their vision for the future of IPGP. Interested candidates should submit a two-page vision statement, their Curriculum Vitae and names of three individuals who are willing to be contacted references.

Applications must be received by June 15, 2009.

Application materials should be sent to: Lydia Zerbib - IPGP General Secretary, Institut de Physique du Globe 4 Place Jussieu, 75252 Paris Cedex 5, France E-mail: zerbib@ipgp.fr - http://www.ipgp.fr