Researcher/ Associate Professor in Coastal Biogeochemistry - Australia

We invite applications from candidates with an international reputation and an outstanding research track record for this exciting new position at Southern Cross University.
The University has identified Coastal Biogeochemistry as one of its areas of research strength. A new position in Coastal Biogeochemistry has been created to enhance this area of research strength. The position is being offered at the Senior Researcher/ Associate Professor level, but suitable applicants at the researcher level are also encouraged to apply. The position will be based in The Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry in the School of Environmental Science and Management. The emphasis of this position is on world-class research, high impact publications and obtaining external nationally competitive funding. The appointee's research background and proposed area of research should compliment existing research in the Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry. We are currently working in estuaries, mangroves, seagrass beds, nearshore coastal waters, coral reefs, and wetlands.

The University is ideally suited for coastal biogeochemistry research with state-of-the-art instrumentation (e.g. a new stable isotope facility with two WCO/ GC-c/ EA-IRMS (Thermo Delta V) with full technical support, membrane inlet mass spectrometer (MIMS)) and newly completed well-equipped inorganic and organic chemistry laboratories.

Southern Cross University is based in Lismore, northern NSW, Australia. The region is a great place to live with a sub-tropical climate, some the best beaches and surfing in the world and there is also great fishing, scuba diving and wilderness areas nearby.  The quality of life is very high and the cost of living relatively low.

Initially a 3-year research only fixed-term appointment is offered with the level of appointment depending on qualifications and experience. The opportunity exists for this position to convert to a continuing teaching and research position in the School of Environmental Science and Management subject to performance and funding.

The starting date is flexible and will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Vacancy ID 28123
For full details, including selection criteria, first go to www.scu.edu.au/jobs
Enquiries:
Professor Bradley Eyre: [log in to unmask]
Closing date: Tuesday, 27 January 2009

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Professor Bradley Eyre
Director Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry
School of Environmental Science and Management
Southern Cross University
PO Box 157 Lismore NSW 2480
Ph.      61-2-66203773
Fax.     61-2-66212669
Mobile.  61-419622824
http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/esm/ccb

Associate Editor Estuaries and Coasts
 
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Melissa D. Bautista
IRMS Research Technician
Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry
Southern Cross University
School of Environmental Science and Resource Mgmt
P.O. Box 157 Lismore NSW Australia
phone: +61 266 269 565
mobile: +61 431 928 278
email: [log in to unmask]
http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/esm/ccb
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