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University of Manchester - 3 Lectureships available
Three posts available in Geography, School of Environment and Development, University of Manchester
• Lectureship Geographical Information Science
• Lectureship Quaternary Science and
• One year temporary lectureship in any area of Geography
Details of the permanent posts below. Further details of the temporary post available from the Acting Head of Geography, Professor Noel Castree (0161 275 3627; noel.castree@man.ac.uk
Closing date 14 May.
The University Of Manchester
Two Lectureships in Physical Geography
Geography, School of Environment and Development
The School wishes to make two appointments of outstanding individuals to contribute to our established research and teaching strengths in physical geography with expertise in the following areas:
(1) Quaternary Science
(2) Geographical Information Science
Informal inquiries may be made to the Acting Head of Geography, Professor Noel Castree (0161 275 3627; noel.castree@man.ac.uk). For the Quaternary post Professor Jamie Woodward can also be contacted (jamie.woodward@man.ac.uk), for the GIS post Dr. Sarah Lindley can be contacted (sarah.lindley@man.ac.uk). For further information about Geography see: http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/geography/
Salary will be within the Lecturer scale 6.
The closing date for applications is May 14th 2010 and it is anticipated that interviews will take place the week of May 22nd. The posts are tenable from 1st September 2010
Applications should be returned by May 14th 2010 to:
The Directorate of Human Resources
Humanities HR Lime Grove (W113)
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
1) Quaternary Science
Applications are invited for a lecturing post in Quaternary Science.
The Quaternary Environments and Geoarchaeology Research Group has a growing international reputation. Research in Quaternary science is a key strength of physical geography at Manchester and links to the School’s broader environmental thematic priority. Researchers in this area have strong links across the University in the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, Archaeology, and the Manchester Museum.
We seek to appoint a lecturer of exceptional promise as a researcher and teacher with expertise in long-term environmental change that complements and extends our expertise in Quaternary Science and global change (e.g. geochronology, continental palaeohydrology, palaeoecology, modern and ancient glacier dynamics, geoarchaeology and micromorphology). Appointment criteria will emphasise a clear potential for securing external funding.
2) Geographical Information Science
Applications are invited for a lecturing post in Geographical Information Science. The person appointed will be establishing an outstanding research reputation and will have a growing publication record which shows evidence of an emerging international profile. The post-holder will be expected to actively seek research funding to support their research activities and to publish in leading international journals. The post-holder will also be expected to attract & supervise research postgraduates.
In teaching terms the Lectureship is strongly connected with Geography’s MSc in Geographical Information Science. The MSc was established in 2007 and already attracts over 20 students per year from within the UK and from overseas. Staff and students have support from the School of Environment and Development’s Spatial Data Officer who provides technical assistance, such as in geospatial data acquisition and processing and systems administration such as the management of software updates. The successful applicant is expected to make a significant contribution to the MSc with a view to becoming its Director in the short to medium term. The post therefore represents an exciting opportunity to help shape the next stage of development of this successful and popular postgraduate programme.
Although the appointment is strongly associated with the MSc GISc, the appointee will also contribute to other Geography undergraduate teaching and administrative duties.
Specialisms can be in any area of GISc, such as remote sensing, geocomputation, geostatistics or GIS (including development as well as geospatial data analysis). Existing research and teaching track records can be associated with pure or applied Geographical Information Science but a preference will be shown for candidates able to clearly demonstrate existing or potential links to one or both of our physical geography research groups, notably those working in upland or urban environments (Environmental Processes) or in a range of palaeoenvironments (Quaternary Environments and Geoarchaeology).
