Opportunities

 University Lectureship in Human Biology

Applications are invited for a permanent University Lectureship in Human Biology, to start on 1st September 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Vacancy Reference No JE15662

Deadline for applications: 7th May 2012*

Applicants will be expected to have a PhD, a proven ability to carry out research, a strong publication record and, preferably, an active research programme, or plans for one, which will attract graduate students and post-doctoral researchers. The post holder will be expected to have knowledge and expertise in either human nutritional ecology or reproductive ecology and, ideally, to be primarily laboratory based, overseeing research and teaching in the Human Biology Laboratory. Applicants must be able to teach biostatistics, to take a leading role in the teaching of human ecology, and to provide teaching in thematic courses within the Division and Department, as appropriate. In addition to research, normal duties include lecturing, examination and assessment, supervision of MPhil and PhD students, Divisional, Departmental and University administration.

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How to Apply

Applications should include a covering letter, a CV with a full list of publications and a signed and completed copy of Parts 1 and 3 of the CHRIS/6 form, which may be downloaded from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/chris6.doc or obtained from Mrs Jane Clare, Administrative Secretary, Division of Biological Anthropology, Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge, Pembroke Street, Cambridge CB2 3QY. Candidates should prepare a one page statement of research and teaching interests, including how they envision their research complementing current research in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology and Anthropology in general. The applicant should include the names, contacts details and email addresses of three referees who can provide references. Please submit one hard copy of your application to Mrs Clare and also send one single pdf file of the whole application to her at jc478@cam.ac.uk.

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