THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER- BIOGEOCHEMISTRY

REF NO: SBS055A 

The School of Biological Sciences is looking to appoint a full-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Biogeochemistry.

Applications are invited from candidates who can demonstrate an excellent research profile, as evidenced by publications in leading academic conferences and journals. Candidates will also have the potential for sustaining a funded research programme at the University of Aberdeen.

For a Senior Lecturer position, candidates should demonstrate a sustained track record of successful grant applications, research student supervision and undergraduate/taught postgraduate teaching.

For appointments made at Lecturer level salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 salary scale (£40,792 - £48,676 per annum) and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience. 

For appointments made at Senior Lecturer Level, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 8 salary scale (£51,630 - £58,089 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience. 

Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and a probation period. 

For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here  

Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualifications and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Marian Elliot-Jones, HR Adviser on +44 (0)1224 273757 or email m.elliott-jones@abdn.ac.uk for further information. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 May 2019

Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact 
Professor Graeme Paton, Head of School
01224 273834
sbsrecruitment@abdn.ac.uk

or 

Professor Michelle Pinard, Director of Teaching
01224 274110
sbsrecruitment@abdn.ac.uk 

Please do not send application forms or CVs to Professor Paton 

Please quote reference number SBS055A on all correspondence 

The University pursues a policy of equal opportunities in the appointment and promotion of staff.