[Met-jobs] University Lecturer in Physical Climate Science, University of Oxford (UK)

[Nicola Denise Bray <n.d.bray@reading.ac.uk>]

 

University Lecturer in Physical Climate Science, University of Oxford (UK)

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS in association with Pembroke College

The Department of Physics proposes to appoint a University Lecturer in Physical Climate Science with effect from 1 October 2013 or earlier. The successful candidate will also be offered a non-tutorial Governing Body Fellowship at Pembroke College, under arrangements described in the further particulars.  The combined University and College salary will be according to experience on a scale from £42,883 up to £57,581 p.a., plus additional College benefits.

This appointment is part of a University-wide initiative in Physical Climate Science. Applicants should have a strong background and active research programme in atmospheric and/or oceanic physics, in areas that complement and enhance the existing strengths of the Sub-department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics in climate research, including theory, modelling and observations (instrumentation or data analysis). The successful candidate will be expected to participate actively in research, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and relevant administration.

Further particulars, containing details of the application procedure and of the duties, may be obtained by visiting http://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/about-us/job-opportunities or from Professor P L Read, Atmospheric, Oceanic and Planetary Physics, Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU, UK. Applications should be sent to lecturership2012@atm.ox.ac.uk.  The closing date for applications is Friday 14 December 2012.  Please quote departmental reference DC12/001 on all correspondence.  Applicants should ensure that their referees send letters by this date unless otherwise indicated on their application.  

Interviews will be held on 7-8 February 2013.

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.