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Planetary atmospheres modelling job at University College London, UK - due 31 Aug
University College London, Department of Physics and Astronomy, New Lecturer in Planetary Physics (Ref: APL02)
A vacancy exists to carry out research within the Atmospheric Physics Laboratory (http://www.apl.ucl.ac.uk) in the Astrophysics Group (http://www.star.ucl.ac.uk) of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UCL ().
Applications are invited from atmospheric physicists, or those in allied disciplines, to strengthen the team working on modelling of planetary atmospheres. Applicants should have a good research track record and be able to display initiative and independent thought. The group plays a major role in the UCL-Birkbeck Centre for Planetary Physics and Astrobiology to which the post-holder should contribute.
The successful candidate will be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to take an active role in planning and managing the planetary modelling research of the group, and in particular a projected MSc in Planetary Physics. Candidates wishing to transfer a long-term fellowship are welcome to apply.
The salary will be in the Lecturer range: 28,010GBP to 37,642GBP, plus London Allowance 2,400GBP and relocation benefits. The appointment grade will be commensurate with accomplishment and experience.
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Alan Aylward, head of the APL (a.aylward@ucl.ac.uk). Further details are available at: http://www.phys.ucl.ac.uk/people/vacancies/ Application forms can be downloaded from: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/download_forms/job_app.doc. Applications, accompanied by a full CV, including a statement of research interests and plans, plus contact details of three referees, should be sent to Prof. J. Tennyson, (hod.physast@ucl.ac.uk), the Head of Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT.
Closing date for applications is August 31 2006. Interviews will be held on 14 September 2006.
-- Revised 28 Jun 2006 by emery@ucar.edu
