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Job Summary

The Research Assistant Professor will:

• Conduct research and data analyses on Magellanic sub-Antarctic biodiversity, with emphasis on forest bird ensembles.
• Initiate sub-Polar comparative research between Magellanic sub-Antarctic and high Mountainous Himalayan biodiversity with focus on bird forest assemblages, forest ecosystems, conservation and sustainable practices.
• Provide support to the Sub-Antarctic Biocultural Conservation Program (SBCP), including tasks associated with research, education, and activities with partner institutions and other agencies.
• Research and assist in writing new grant proposals for SBCP funding.
• Maintain data files of all work undertaken for historical and future purposes within SBCP, and collaborate with the development of the SBCP, interacting with College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) personnel, and others on behalf of SBCP business.
• Prepare publications and present research findings at scientific meetings.
• Attend meetings on behalf of the SBC Program and sometimes on behalf of Directors when they are unavailable.
• Work on periodic and special projects as assigned by Directors.
• Assist faculty with students as needed.
• Assist in special events as needed to promote the SBC Program.
• Teach entry level science courses.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of science education courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in environmental science and post doctoral experience at the time of application.
• Have working knowledge of the Magellanic sub-Antarctic forest bird assemblages and high Mountainous Himalayan biodiversity and forest ecosystems.
• Experience teaching at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to conduct quantitative research.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment with multi-disciplinary tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Eligible to drive a state vehicle.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and flex priorities in a very busy deadline-oriented atmosphere.
• A thorough background in research methodologies.
• Grant writing

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Senior Post Doctoral Research Associate

● Ref: RA966 £30,424 to £36,298 per annum                                                               

The overriding aim of this project is to quantify the role of halogen chemistry for the composition of the troposphere. To this end existing reaction mechanisms (gas and aqueous phase) will be evaluated and simplified reaction schemes and parameterisations for the use in large scale models will be developed.

The successful candidate will have a degree in atmospheric sciences or related field (ideally PhD or equivalent experience), knowledge in atmospheric and/or condensed phase chemistry and ideally numerical modelling. This is a full-time post, with an intended start date of 15 August 2013 for a fixed term period of 21 months.

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Senior Post Doctoral Research Associate ● Ref: RA966 £30,424 to £36,298 per annum 

The overriding aim of this project is to quantify the role of halogen chemistry for the composition of the troposphere. To this end existing reaction mechanisms (gas and aqueous phase) will be evaluated and simplified reaction schemes and parameterisations for the use in large scale models will be developed.

The successful candidate will have a degree in atmospheric sciences or related field (ideally PhD or equivalent experience), knowledge in atmospheric and/or condensed phase chemistry and ideally numerical modelling. This is a full-time post, with an intended start date of 15 August 2013 for a fixed term period of 21 months.