Lecturer Level B – Oceanography
School of Physical, Environmental & Mathematical Sciences
University of New South Wales
Sydney NSW
Fixed Term – 2 years

Salary: Level B $60,304 - $71,050 per annum. (This is inclusive of a superable UNSW academic loading of $3,000 per annum)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified people for the position of Lecturer Level B in the field of Oceanography. The School is one of five at University College of the University of New South Wales. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the teaching programs in Oceanography and supervision of Honours and Postgraduate students. The teaching program concentrates on physical oceanography but includes some aspects of geology, biology and chemistry.

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the School’s research program. The School has a strong research profile in physical oceanography with facilities to support field projects and computationally intensive modelling. Current research projects in oceanography include nearshore and coral reef hydrodynamics, circulation and sediment transport in coastal seas, coupled ecological and hydrodynamic modelling of estuaries, lagoons and the continental shelf. Further details about the teaching program and research activities of staff can be found at the School web site: http://www.ge.adfa.edu.au/

The successful applicant is expected to have a PhD in physical oceanography or a closely related field, or equivalent experience; a demonstrated record of high quality research in oceanography; and the ability and willingness to contribute to the teaching program. Previous university teaching experience would be an advantage. A knowledge and understanding of equity and diversity and OH&S procedures and practices is essential.

Membership of an approved University superannuation scheme is a condition of employment.

For application details and selection criteria see: http://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/staff/hr/job_vac.html

For further information contact the Oceanography Coordinator, Dr Graham Symonds by fax (02) 62688313 or email g.symonds@adfa.edu.au

Please quote reference number: PEMS 11822.

Applications close: 31 March 2004.
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