Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography (with Remote Sensing) - AC2142NB

Start Date: As soon as possible

The School of Geography and Sustainable Development is seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography with specialization in Remote Sensing. We are looking for candidates with excellent research profiles and enthusiasm for research-led teaching to join our Environmental Change Research Group. Candidates with backgrounds in Geography and cognate disciplines are welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Physical Geography, Remote Sensing, or a related area, and have specialist research interests and teaching expertise in Remote Sensing. They will demonstrate expertise in Remote Sensing and related in-depth knowledge of relevant techniques, software and programming. Their research will encompass Physical Geography and/or environmental topics. They will be active in research publication that strengthens and helps shape the School’s evolving strategic aims, and be capable of teaching undergraduate and taught postgraduate students from a wide range of backgrounds, and nurturing early career researchers. They will have proven success with grant seeking from research councils and/or other national or international sources.

Appointment at Grade 8 Senior Lecturer level (salary range: £54,949 - £61,823 per annum) will be considered for candidates with more experience/knowledge of the area, with the job description to be amended accordingly.

Informal enquiries can be directed to: Prof Dan Clayton, [email protected] , Prof William Austin (ECRG), [email protected] , or Dr Urska Demsar (BEGIN), [email protected] .

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in Geography and Sustainable Development posts at the University.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

The School of Geography and Sustainable Development holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award and is fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. More information can be found at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/geography-sustainable-development/equality-diversity/ .

Closing Date: 14 October 2022

Please quote ref: AC2142NB

Further Particulars: AC2142NB FPs.doc