Academic positions in Synchrotron Geoscience, including Volcanology, Monash University, Australia
From: Ray Cas <ray.cas@xxxxxxxxxx>
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Academic Positions in Synchrotron Geoscience, including Volcanology, at Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer levels in the School of Geosciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Position Profiles
• Opportunity to be part of a world-class synchrotron geoscience group
• Carry out transformative research
• Enhance your international research reputation
Monash University
Monash University seeks to improve the human condition by advancing knowledge and fostering creativity. It does so through research and education, and a commitment to social justice, human rights and a sustainable environment.
The Opportunities
Applicants are invited to fill three positions as part of a strategic initiative in the Faculty of Science to strengthen its profile in the application of synchrotron methods to geoscience research. The successful candidates will carry out collaborative research within the School of Geosciences and at the Australian Synchrotron Facility (which is located adjacent to the Monash University Clayton campus). The appointees will also contribute to establishing a world-class synchrotron geosciences research group and help meet the demands created by dynamic and expanding undergraduate and postgraduate student enrollments. Candidates will be chosen by their ability to carry out transformative research in their field and will have a proven record of success in competitive research grant funding, peer-reviewed publication, and teaching and mentoring, relative to experience. The appointees will also be required to teach at the undergraduate level and to supervise student research at the Honours and postgraduate levels.
Professor (or Associate Professor) of Synchrotron Geoscience (Level D/E) (Job No. 502500)
An outstanding applicant in geoscience with expertise in the design and use of synchrotron methods for the characterization of Earth and Planetary materials and/or in-situ experiments is sought. The successful candidate will have an international reputation in their field, with primary research interests that may include geochemistry, igneous and/or metamorphic petrology, volcanology, rock physics, economic geology, mineralogy, environmental geoscience, planetary science, geobiology, biogeochemistry, or geomicrobiology. The successful candidate will be invited to apply for prestigious internal and external research
fellowships and to play a leadership role in establishing a national centre for synchrotron geoscience based at Monash University.
High Temperature Geoscientist - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Level B/C) (Job No. 502562)
Continuing academic position at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level (Level B/C) in high temperature geological processes with significant experience in using synchrotron techniques in their research. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in geochemistry, igneous and metamorphic petrology, volcanology, rock physics, planetary science, economic geology or mineralogy.
Low Temperature Geoscientist - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Level B/C) (Job No. 502561)
Continuing academic position at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level (Level B/C) in low temperature geological processes with significant experience in using synchrotron techniques in their research. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in environmental geoscience, low-temperature geochemistry, geobiology, biogeochemistry, or geomicrobiology.
Lecturer (Level B) roughly equates to assistant professor and Senior Lecturer (Level C) to associate professor in the North American system.
Further details about this strategic initiative from the School of Geosciences can be viewed at http://www.geosci.monash.edu.au/sync-jobs.html. Information about the School of Geosciences is available from the school's website; http://www.geosci.monash.edu.au.
Duration
The appointments will be continuing.
The Benefits
Competitive remuneration packages will be negotiable for outstanding candidates. Appointment will be made at a level appropriate to the successful applicant's qualifications, experience and in accordance with classification standards for each level. Monash offers a range of professional development programs, support for research, study and overseas work, generous maternity leave, and flexible work arrangements.
Position Descriptions (download from the http://http://www.geosci.monash.edu.au/sync-jobs.html website
PD - Professor (or Associate Professor) of Synchrotron Geoscience
PD - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in High T Geoscience (Level B/C)
PD - Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Low T Geoscience (Level B/C)
Enquiries
Professor Sandy Cruden, Head of School of Geosciences, Faculty of Science, telephone: +61 3 9905 6246.
Applications
Applications close 1 October 2012, 11:55pm Australian Eastern Standard Time. Your application must address the selection criteria that are listed at the end of each position description. Applications that do not do this will not be considered.
NB: You may only apply for one position. The University reserves the right to appoint by invitation.
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Emeritus Professor Ray Cas,
School of Geosciences,
P.O. Box 28,
Monash University,
Victoria 3800, Australia.
Tel Local: (03) 9905 4897
Tel International: +61 3 9905 4897
email: ray.cas@xxxxxxxxxx
Fax: +61 3 9905 4903
http://www.geosci.monash.edu.au//about/directory/cas/index.html
President,
International Association for Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI)
http://www.iavcei.org/
Emeritus Professor Ray Cas,
School of Geosciences,
P.O. Box 28,
Monash University,
Victoria 3800, Australia.
Tel Local: (03) 9905 4897
Tel International: +61 3 9905 4897
email: ray.cas@xxxxxxxxxx
Fax: +61 3 9905 4903
http://www.geosci.monash.edu.au//about/directory/cas/index.html
President,
International Association for Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior (IAVCEI)
http://www.iavcei.org/
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