Sesqui Associate Professor in Marine Ecology

School of Biological Sciences
The University of Sydney
Reference: A19/004897
Applications are invited for a University of Sydney Sesquicentenary Associate Professor (equivalent to Professor in US system) in the School of Biological Sciences. The successful candidate, who will be attached to the Centre for Research on Ecological Impacts of Coastal Cities, will have a PhD in Marine Ecology or a related field and a demonstrated record of published research and success in obtaining competitive grants. The appointee will be skilled in managing research teams and have the capacity to assume directorship of the Centre, within a few years of appointment. While pursuing his/her own research, the successful candidate will also play a major role in ensuring financial support for and further strategic development of the Centre through interactions with end-users of research in government and corporate institutions. More information about the position, include a complete job description, is available at http://bull.ucc.usyd.edu.au/personnel/FMPro
The position is full-time continuing (equivalent to tenurable), subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation and/or confirmation period for new appointees. Membership of a University approved superannuation (retirement) scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. Remuneration Package: $105,219 - $115,821 p.a. (which includes a base salary Associate Professor Level D $89,135 - $98,197 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation). Closing Date: 1/7/2004 It is strongly recommended that interested applicants contact Dr Arthur Dye, Deputy Director of the Centre, before applying, on (+61 2) 9351 4933, fax 9351 6713 or e-mail: adye@bio.usyd.edu.au