Professor of Anthropocene BiodiversityLeverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity
Salary
Commensurate with experience on the Professorial scale
Grade
Professorial
Contract status
Open
Hours of work
Full-time (flexibility available)
Based at
University of York campus (with some remote working options available)
Interview date
11 & 12 October 2023
Posted Date
24/07/2023
Apply by
17/09/2023
Job Reference
12494
Documents
Role DescriptionThe Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity (LCAB) researches the changing relationship between humanity and the natural world, and how we might maintain and develop a sustainable Earth. The Centre, which launched in 2019, represents a 10-year interdisciplinary collaboration between the University of York, the University of Sherbrooke, University College London and the University of St Andrews, funded by The Leverhulme Trust. LCAB recognises biological gains as well as losses, and identifies the circumstances under which changes are perceived as positive or negative. It aims to understand and inform society’s response to these changes. LCAB is home to a substantial community of academics, researchers and postgraduate students from a wide range of disciplines. As such it is a dynamic environment where you will develop research and spearhead collaborations with academics from a host of intellectual perspectives. The Director will be supported by Associate Directors, a Centre Manager and Administrator. The Role You will:
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
Informal enquiries may be directed to jane.hill@york.ac.uk or lcab-enquiries@york.ac.uk Please visit Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity for further information on the centre and Biology @ York for further information on the Department. The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
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