Trinity College Dublin
Job title:
E3 Assistant Professor in Wildlife Distribution Modelling
Company:
Trinity College Dublin
Job description
Job Title : E3 Assistant Professor in Wildlife Distribution Modelling Pay Scale : Lecturer (2012) Merged
Closing Date : 16-May-2024 12:00 Contact Email :Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 81st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years..The School of Natural Sciences are seeking to appoint an Assistant Professor within the discipline of Zoology with an excellent research record in wildlife distribution modelling. Global climate change and habitat destruction are rapidly changing the distribution and abundance of organisms around the globe. Statistical, analytical and simulation modelling of complex systems and the collection, curation and analysis of “big data” in ecology and environmental sciences is increasingly important. Accordingly, this role represents an opportunity to link statistics/computing/data science and biodiversity/ecology/evolution/palaeontology towards relevant major environmental and societal challenges.As a fundamental aspect of E3 teaching and research, we aim to build on a track record of excellence in this field. Candidates with successful research achievements and potential in field and/or laboratory-based wildlife distribution modelling are invited to apply. Areas of expertise may include biodiversity, ecology, data science, modelling and digital technologies for monitoring populations and communities across spatial scales.Research in wildlife distribution modelling will synergise with current and future staff in the School of Natural Sciences, with potential for participating in wider networks addressing societal and economic challenges including (but not limited to): global change, conservation, wildlife management, climate and land-use change, biodiversity change/loss and water quality degradation. The mobility of animal species brings a particularly important dynamic to the modelling of biodiversity changes. Additionally, the field has wide possibilities for interdisciplinary links outside the School of Natural Sciences with, for example, computer science, genetics, engineering and interdisciplinary conservation projects.Post Status Tenure Track – This position is Tenure Track position which is 5-years in the first instance, permanency is subject to satisfying the tenure requirements.Salary: Appointment will be made on the Lecturer Salary Scale (109BN) commensurate with qualifications / experience and in line with Public Sector Pay Policy [€39,469 to €95,441 per annum] https://www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/monthly-academic.pdfHow to Apply: Applicants should provide the following information when applying * A comprehensive curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications
- The names and contact details (i.e. addresses, e-mail, etc.) of three referees
- A research plan (summarising research to be carried out in the next two years and including details of funding to be sought – 2 pages) and a teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages)
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who do not submit this additional information may not be considered for shortlistingClosing Date: 12 noon (Irish Standard Time) 16th May 2024 Application will only be accepted by applying online through the Trinity Jobs Portal http://jobs.tcd.ie Applications must be made by the date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system Late Applications will not be accepted.Please see the Job Description below for this position.Interviews will take place on 20th June 2024Informal enquiries Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally and in confidence should email Professor Paula Murphy ([email protected] ) – Head of Discipline for ZoologyAt Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.
Expected salary
€39469 – 95441 per year
Location
Dublin
Job date
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:36:53 GMT
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