Research Fellow Queen's University Belfast School of Biological Sciences(Quercus) Ref: 06/W447A
A research fellowship is available immediately until the end of March 2008, to initiate, develop and lead a programme of research in plant community ecology, particularly the ecology underpinning management of fens and similar habitats. Quercus is the national centre for biodiversity and conservation biology research. We are a dynamic and rapidly developing centre and the postholder will be a key member of the research team. For more information about us, consult www.quercus.ac.uk. The post is funded by the Quercus partnership between QUB and the Environment & Heritage Service and the postholder will be expected to develop a programme of policy-relevant research. Candidates must have a PhD in a subject relevant to plant community ecology and biodiversity, a track record of publication in international journals and clear potential or demonstrable ability as a research leader. Experienced candidates with exceptional track records of publication and research leadership may be eligible for appointment at Senior Research Fellow. The post is available immediately until the end of March 2008, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funding. The appointment will be made at Research Fellow Level but appointment at Senior Research Fellow is possible for a truly exceptional candidate. *Informal enquiries to Dr. Robert Paxton, [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Anticipated interview date is Thursday 25 May 2006. Salary scale: £25,633 - £ 31,525 per annum *Closing date: 4.00pm, Friday 5 May 2006* The University is committed to equal opportunity and selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society. Applications should be addressed to the: Personnel Manager, The Personnel Department, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN. Tel: 028 90973044, Fax. 028 90971040, e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED], www.qub.ac.uk/pers
