This appointment is full-time, permanent and starts on 1 September 2010
Grade 7 - £33,600 to £45,155 per annum

A Lecturer in Soil Carbon is required within the School of Human and Environmental Sciences to expand the range of research and teaching excellence within the University of Reading in Earth System Science.

We are especially interested in candidates with an expertise in one of the following areas but are willing to consider those with expertise in other areas of Earth Systems Science: carbon sequestration, carbon biogeochemistry, soil quality.

You will have:

• a track record of publication in international peer-reviewed journals and experience of securing research funding and project completion
• evidence of engagement with relevant research organisations and/or activities at national and/or international level
• ideally evidence of inter-disciplinary or multi-disciplinary research or the potential to engage in such activity within the School and University
• experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level
• a track record of postgraudate student supervision or the commitment to take part in such activities

Informal enquiries: contact the Head of Soil Science, Director of Earth System Science Research Group, Professor Mark Hodson on +44(0)118 378 6974 or email m.e.hodson@reading.ac.uk

Closing date: 3 June 2010
Interview date: 12 June 2010

To formally apply please visit www.reading.ac.uk/Jobs or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH. Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail)

Please quote reference number LE10011

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community