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Sustainability Research Institute, School of Earth and Environment
University of Leeds

Chair in Environmental Social Science
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environmental Policy
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environment and Development

With over 30 staff and 35 PhD students, the Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) is now one of the largest concentrations of environmental social scientists in the UK. It is a thriving research institute situated in one of the strongest Schools of Earth and Environmental Sciences. SRI has received significant research funding from various sources, including the recent award of £5.5 million from the ESRC to establish the Centre for Climate Change Economics and Policy (in partnership with the LSE).

Research within the SRI draws on disciplines which span the environmental social sciences and that combine social and natural sciences in leading-edge, interdisciplinary research. As well as being a centre of excellence for inter-disciplinary research, SRI runs a range of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes on the different dimensions of sustainability.

Chair in Environmental Social Sciences
We are seeking to appoint a leading environmental social scientist with connections to our core research areas and a commitment to inter-disciplinary research. The appointee will have a world-class record of peer-reviewed publications and a strong and ongoing track record of research income generation. They will be highly esteemed within their field, and demonstrate momentum for further enhancement in their profile into the future. They will have a significant impact on the research profile of SRI and they will be expected to contribute to its on-going management and development. They will also be expected to make a contribution to teaching based on their research expertise.

Professor - University Grade 10, salary range (from May 2008) £51,095 to £68,665. Closing date - Friday May 30th 2008, interviews July 8th 2008.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environmental Policy
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Environment and Development
We are seeking to recruit to two positions that will help develop our research capabilities in the fields of environmental policy and environment and development. You should have a strong publications record in relevant fields and relevant teaching experience. We also encourage applications from those with interests that relate to climate change or with experience in inter-disciplinary research that combines social and natural sciences. Applications from early career academics are also welcome.

Lecturer - University Grade 8 (£34,793 - £41,545 p.a.), Senior Lecturer – University Grade 9 (£42,791 - £49,606 p.a.). Salaries effective from 1 May 2008. Closing date 19 May 2008. Interviews to be held week commencing 2 June 2008

Further details concerning the SRI can be found at http://www.see.leeds.ac.uk/research/sri/index.htm

Informal enquiries to Prof Andy Gouldson, Director of the SRI (tel +44 (0)113 343 6417 email [EMAIL="a.gouldson@see.leeds.ac.uk"]a.gouldson@see.leeds.ac.uk[/EMAIL]).

To apply online please visit http://www.leeds.ac.uk and click on ‘jobs’. Alternatively, application packs are available via email [EMAIL="recruitment@adm.leeds.ac.uk"]recruitment@adm.leeds.ac.uk[/EMAIL] or tel +44 (0)113 3435771.