Senior Lecturer:
Percy Fitzpatrick Institute of African Ornithology
Department Of Biological Sciences
FACULTY OF SCIENCE
We invite applications for the above permanent position in the Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology, a world-renowned, national Centre of Excellence in ornithological research with a strong emphasis on conservation biology. The FitzPatrick Institute is a semi-autonomous institute within the Department of Biological Sciences. It has a core staff of four academics. The Institute focuses primarily on postgraduate supervision and research; although some undergraduate teaching is required, the load is limited relative to other academics in the Department.
The FitzPatrick Institute is seeking a person with strengths in quantitative approaches to avian conservation, community ecology, or evolutionary/behavioural ecology. The applicant’s research profile should ideally complement the existing themes within the Institute (see www.fitzpatrick.uct.ac.za). The applicant should be prepared to contribute to the Institute’s Conservation Biology MSc programme.
Requirements:
- A PhD
- At least five years of post-PhD research experience.
- A strong publication record in ornithology
- Experience in postgraduate supervision
Advantages:
- Some teaching experience
The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of an academic team, pursue his/her own research, publish research findings in journals of high international standing, recruit and supervise postgraduate students, and attract research funding. We are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible.
The annual remuneration package for 2014, including benefits, is R595 903.
To apply, please e-mail the completed UCT Application form (HR201) and a cover letter which should include a research and teaching statement and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, with the subject line “Senior Lecturer – Percy Fitzpatrick Institute of African Ornithology” followed by the reference number SR 020/14 to Ms Edith Graham at recruitment04@uct.ac.za
The application form can be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Address: Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, 7700.
Telephone: +27 21 650 5405
Website: www.fitzpatrick.uct.ac.za
Reference number: SR020/14
Closing date: 27 June 2014
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