******************************************************* From: Valentin Troll <valentin.troll@xxxxxxxxx> ******************************************************* The following position will be advertised next week on the Uppsala University webpage: Uppsala University, Sweden declares the following position to be open for applications Assistant Professor in Petrology at the Department of Earth Sciences We seek to fill a position in petrology and geochemistry at assistant professor level, aiming at a better understanding of the dynamic evolution of Earth. Research directions within the programme include experimental geochemistry, theoretical modelling, diagenetic processes and tectonic modelling. Apart from basic equipment, an electron microprobe, a high-pressure laboratory (diamond anvil cell), a tectonic laboratory and an SEM exist amongst the facilities. Employment period: The maximum employment period is 4 years. Duties: The holder of the position is expected to pursue research to develop her/his own career but the duties also include some lecturing and supervision at undergraduate and graduate levels. The Assistant Professor is expected to contribute to the activities of the programme in petrology and mineralogy, ideally in a tectonic perspective. The research direction should be pursued directly in the field and by applying quantitative mineralogical, geochemical and/or experimental methods. Qualifications required: The applicant must hold a PhD in the geosciences. Applicants who got their PhD less than 5 years ago will be considered first. According to Uppsala University's appointment regulations, it is also a general requirement that teachers have any other skills, which are necessary to carry out their duties proficiently. Ability to teach in Swedish or English is a requirement. The holder is expected to teach in Swedish within two years. Criteria for ranking: Scientific skills in the area of dynamic petrological processes will be primarily considered. Lecturing experience in the geosciences is also a merit. Special attention will be given to experience of field-work and scientific methodology in magmatic and metamorphic petrology, volcanology and transport processes, experimental petrology, isotope geochemistry, in-situ studies of single crystals and/or modelling of crystal growth, transport and/or diffusion processes. In judging pedagogic skills, experience in planning, conduct and evaluation of teaching together with guidance of students and examining will be taken into account. Further details can be found in the guidance for appointment of teachers, Chapter 7, Guidance for the evaluation of the merits in appointment of teachers. In filling this position the university aims to recruit the person who, in the combined evaluation of documented qualifications, competence and skills is judged most suitable to carry out and develop the work-in-hand and to contribute to a positive development of the programme. Personal circumstances (such as parental leave) that may benefit applicants in the assessment of qualifications should be included in the list of qualifications and experience (CV). Since Uppsala University is striving for a more even gender balance in its research and teaching staff, women are especially invited to apply for this position. How to apply: The application must be written in English. The applicant is required to submit two copies of documents and one copy of publications according to instructions found on the web site http://www.teknat.uu.se/english/instructions.php For further information please contact Professor Valentin Troll, phone +46-18-471 2570, e-mail Valentin.Troll@xxxxxxxxx or Professor Hemin Koyi, phone +46-18-471 2563, e-mail Hemin.Koyi@xxxxxxxxxx Information about the department can be found at www.geo.uu.se. Applications should be directed to the Vice-Chancellor and mailed so as to arrive at Uppsala University, Registrar's Office, reference number UFV-PA 2008/656, Box 256, S-751 05 Uppsala, Sweden, fax +46 (0) 18 471 2000, or e-mail registrator@xxxxx no later than April 25, 2008. A fax or e-mail should be followed by a signed application sent within a week of the deadline. ============================================================== To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxxx To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxxx Please do not send attachments. ==============================================================
