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The
National University of Ireland,
new
Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences which has been formed by an
amalgamation of
Geology, Geophysics and Oceanography. The posts are in
the
following disciplines:
Lectureship
in Physical Oceanography
(permanent)
Lectureship
in Chemical Oceanography (permanent)
Lectureship
in Geophysics (3 year contract)
Lectureship
in Environmental Geology (permanent)
Lectureship
in Palaeostratigraphy (permanent)
The
advert was placed on June 6th on the NUI, G web-site below http://www.nuigalway.ie/news/vacancies.php?v_cat=Academic
and
the deadline for receipt of application is 17.00 on
I
attach below a copy of the job description.
Colin
Brown
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National
Department
of Earth and Ocean Sciences
Applications
are invited for the following positions at NUI Galway
Lectureships
in Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences
As
part of a strategic decision by the University, a new Department of
Earth
and Ocean Sciences will be formed and incorporate the existing
Departments of Geology, Oceanography and the Applied
Geophysics Unit.
The
new department, which will be unique in
· Teach a new denominated
degree in Earth and Ocean Sciences as well
as
existing teaching commitments for example in Geology, Marine Science
and
Environmental Science.
· Promote excellence and
innovation in research within the fields of
the
new department, namely Geology, Geophysics and Oceanography.
· Develop inter- and
trans-faculty field based degree programmes
.
The
new department will initially comprise 10 academic staff, 4
technical
staff, 1 secretary, with additional part-time lecturers,
emeritus
professors, post-graduate and post-doctoral positions.
Researchers
may have access to research vessels with nearshore to
deep-sea
capabilities, high resolution marine acoustic equipment,
surface-scanning
electron microscope, Raman microscopy, advanced
computer
facilities and geochemical analysis. Successful candidates will
assist
with the development and implementation of new undergraduate and
postgraduate
courses including field courses, conduct research in their
fields of
expertise and contribute to departmental administration
duties. All candidates should hold a Ph.D. at
the time of appointment
and
have demonstrated research abilities. Teaching experience would be
an
advantage. Preferences, where these
exist, for particular research
strengths
are as follows:
Lectureship
(Fixed Term) in Geophysics
An
interest in Marine Geophysics may be an advantage. Appointment is a
three-year
contract lectureship below the bar.
Salary:
Lectureship
(Fixed Term): EUR29,267.44 x 10 = EUR41,506.32
For
informal enquires, please contact Professor Michael Williams at
Closing
date for receipt of applications is
Candidates
should submit six copies of their application (i.e. cv,
application
form, covering letter) with the names of at least three and
not
more than five referees to the Human Resources Office.
Further
information is available on the HR Website:
The
Human Resources Office, National
Tel: +353-91-512069; Fax +353-91-750523;
Email: