The School of Geography at the Queen's University of Belfast is presently
undertaking expansion via a major investment in new and renewed posts. It
is hoped that between 8-10 posts will be advertised over the next 2 years.
The first of these new posts has been advertised in today's Guardian (page
XX). Published information is as follows.
Chair in Human Geography (Ref:98/Q028C): The School wishes to appoint a
Chair in Human Geography to help lead Geography's research towards the next
RAE. We are inviting applicants who hold an honours degree or equivalent in
Geography or a cognate discipline and a PhD in a relevant field who can
demonstrate outstanding calibre and achievement with a proven track record
in quality research publications, grant awards and with research leadership
skills. A substantial record of relevant tertiary-level teaching is also
required. Applicants will be considered from any area of human geography
research to expand the School's existing research strengths in both
historical and contemporary human geography. These include research on
national and political identity, landscape and power, socio-spatial
analysis of labour markets, ethnic symbolism and the social construction of
space, urban change, the geography of island communities, GIS and census
population modelling, the history of geographical knowledge and spaces in
science. The person appointed will have a role in the appointment of a
lecturer in human geography which will be advertised subsequently.
Salary is negotiable within the professorial range.
Lecturer in Human Geography(Ref:98/P103C): Required to augment and
complement existing research in the School as well as to provide
development of innovative research in the successful candidate's area.
Applicants must have an honours degree of equivalent in Geography or a
related discipline or equivalent qualification in a relevant area. A proven
research record is essential and the ability to attract research grants is
desirable. The successful candidate should also be willing to teach at
undergraduate level in human geography and experience in innovative
teaching methods is desirable.
Salary Scale: Lecturer A: £16,665-£21,815, Lecturer B: £22,726-£29,048.
Both posts provide eligibility for USS, and there is an attractive package
to assist with relocation and resettlement expenses.
Further information about the School can be obtained at
http://www.qub.ac.uk/geosci
Further particular quoting appropriate reference number(s) are available
from, the Personnel Office, The Queen's University of Belfast , BT7 1NN.
Telephone (01232) 273044 or 273854 (answering machine), Fax: (01232) 324944
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Dr Pete Shirlow
School of Geography
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast
BT 7 1NN
N. Ireland
United Kingdom
Office. +44 (0) 1232 273363
Fax. +44 (0) 1232 321280
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