Sustainability Research Institute, School of Earth and Environment, Unitversity of Leeds - Lecturer in Environmental Policy
With over 30 staff and 35 PhD students, the Sustainability Research
Institute (SRI) is now one of the largest concentrations of environmental
social scientists in the UK. It is a thriving research institute situated in
one of the strongest Schools of Earth and Environmental Sciences. SRI has
received significant research funding from various sources, including the
recent award of £5.5 million from the ESRC to establish the Centre for
Climate Change Economics and Policy (in partnership with the LSE).
Research within the SRI draws on disciplines which span the environmental
social sciences and that combine social and natural sciences in
leading-edge, interdisciplinary research. As well as being a centre of
excellence for inter-disciplinary research, SRI runs a range of postgraduate
and undergraduate programmes on the different dimensions of sustainability.
Chair in Environmental Social Sciences
We are seeking to appoint a leading environmental social scientist with
connections to our core research areas and a commitment to
inter-disciplinary research. The appointee will have a world-class record of
peer-reviewed publications and a strong and ongoing track record of research
income generation. They will be highly esteemed within their field, and
demonstrate momentum for further enhancement in their profile into the
future. They will have a significant impact on the research profile of SRI
and they will be expected to contribute to its on-going management and
development. They will also be expected to make a contribution to teaching
based on their research expertise.
Professor - University Grade 10, salary range (from May 2008) £51,095 to
£68,665. Closing date - Friday May 30th 2008, interviews July 8th 2008.
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environmental Policy
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environment and Development
We are seeking to recruit to two positions that will help develop our
research capabilities in the fields of environmental policy and environment
and development. You should have a strong publications record in relevant
fields and relevant teaching experience. We also encourage applications
from those with interests that relate to climate change or with experience
in inter-disciplinary research that combines social and natural sciences.
Applications from early career academics are also welcome.
Lecturer - University Grade 8 (£34,793 - £41,545 p.a.), Senior Lecturer –
University Grade 9 (£42,791 - £49,606 p.a.). Salaries effective from 1 May
2008. Closing date 19 May 2008. Interviews to be held week commencing 2 June
2008
Further details concerning the SRI can be found at
http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/research/sri/index.htm
Informal enquiries to Prof Andy Gouldson, Director of the SRI (tel +44
(0)113 343 6417 email a.gouldson@see.leeds.ac.uk).
To apply online please visit http://www.leeds.ac.uk and click on ‘jobs’.
Alternatively, application packs are available via email
recruitment@adm.leeds.ac.uk or tel +44 (0)113 3435771.
