This was posted to Geo-Tectonics. Since the department includes
some geophysics, the post of Chair might be of interest to members
of the Geophysics list.
Please contact the addresses at the end if you are interested.
Sheila Peacock.
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Subject: University College Cork Geology Chair
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 13:52:43 +0000
From: Meere, Pat <[log in to unmask]>
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Dear all,
Just to let the community know that the deadline for applications for the University College
Cork Geology Chair (details below) has been extended to September 25^th 2012.
Regards,
Pat Meere.
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*School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Science*
*Professorship (Chair) of Geology*
Applications are invited for the permanent whole-time post of Professor (Chair) of
Geology in the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) at
University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland.
The successful candidate will play a major role in the leadership and further
development of the Discipline of Geology within the School and will be expected
to develop and implement a research vision for Geology, drawing on existing
strengths and expertise in BEES. The appointee will be a dynamic, exceptional
geologist of international distinction and reputation, who is currently leading
innovative research and supervising postgraduate and post-doctoral researchers.
Evidence of significant on-going grant capture and an outstanding publication
record is essential. Compatibility of geological research interests with current
national and international research priorities and those of the School is highly
desirable. The candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to,
and actively develop, teaching at all levels. Strong leadership, good communication
and management skills are essential.
The Discipline of Geology in the School of BEES has a particular strength in field-based
research and teaching. Existing staff and postgraduate research strengths in Geology
include palynology, marine geology, structural geology, igneous petrology, sedimentology
and applied geophysics. The School has recently invested in new rock preparation
facilities and a dedicated palynology laboratory. In addition, Geology is a partner
in and has full access to a number of national research facilities including the
National Centre for Isotope Geochemistry (NCIG) and the Environmental Research Institute (ERI).
UCC is in the top 2% of universities in the world. The University is situated in
Cork City, recently European cultural capital and the second city of Ireland,
and has ready access to a range of diverse geological field settings. The School
of BEES (http://bees.ucc.ie) is one of the most research-active schools in UCC.
The Discipline of Geology has on-going and excellent collaborative research
relationships with all national and many international geoscience institutions.
The Discipline of Geology currently offers and delivers BSc Geology and BSc
International Field Geosciences undergraduate degree programmes. Geology also
delivers a BSc Earth Science degree (jointly with Geography) as well as
contributing to a number of other degree programmes. In addition, the Discipline
has developed and launched a new taught MSc in Exploration Field Geology. Geology
staff members are also actively involved in the supervision of postgraduate MSc
and PhD researchers. UCC geoscience graduates are internationally-recognised and
are in high demand by industry and research employers.
For a full list of duties and selection criteria see
www.ucc.ie/hr/vacancies/academic <http://www.ucc.ie/hr/vacancies/academic>.
For informal enquiries about the post, please contact
*Professor John O'Halloran*, Head of School, [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
The salary scale (new entrants) for this post is €113,604 - €145,953 per annum.
Application forms must be completed and are available,
together with full details, from www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacancies <http://www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacancies> or
Recruitment Office, Department of Human Resources, University College, Cork, Ireland.
Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> / Tel: +353 21 490 3691 / Fax: +353 21 427 1568.
*Closing date: Tuesday 25^th September 2012 by 5.00 pm*
/University College Cork is an Equal Opportunities Employer/
*Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent upon
University approval, together with the terms of the employment control
framework for the higher education sector*
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