Assistant Professor in Physical Geography (GEOG_03)

The Department of Geography at Durham University seeks to appoint an outstanding individual to an Assistant Professorship in Physical Geography who has expertise in the field of ice sheets and glaciers that will complement and extend our current work in our Sea Level, Ice Sheets and Climate research cluster. Possible research areas include, but are not restricted to, numerical ice sheet modelling, glacio-isostatic adjustment modelling, observations of modern glacier and ice sheet processes and dynamics (e.g., using remote sensing, machine learning, and field-based methods) and reconstructions of former ice sheet histories (using glacial geology, geomorphology and geochronology). The successful candidate will develop world class scholarship in their field. They will have completed (or be close to completing) a PhD in a relevant field, and demonstrate a track record of, or potential for, internationally excellent and agenda setting publications and securing external funding. They will have experience of or show a commitment to delivering excellent teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and Master’s-level teaching on our physical geography programmes. In addition to their research, the successful candidate will perform departmental administrative tasks commensurate with their grade.

Geography at Durham consistently ranks among the very best departments in the UK and the world. We were ranked =1^st in REF 2021 and our research environment was awarded the highest possible 100% 4* score. Our students report satisfaction levels of 95% in the National Student Survey. As an Assistant Professor, you will benefit from our commitment to ensure that your teaching load is sustainable, and from a generous research leave policy. This will give you time to carry out internationally excellent research, informing your teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate level. You will be able to apply to the Department’s Research Development Fund for pump priming work, and we support lecturers with a generous travel allowance. We regularly host visiting academics and research students from around the world. The department benefits from the ESRC NINEDTP, AHRC Northern Bridge, and IAPETUS NERC Doctoral Training Partnerships. We have a suite of world-c lass laboratories and field equipment for research and teaching supported by an experienced team of technicians.

These posts offer an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive institution. The department recently achieved an Athena Swan Silver award, and we continue to further embed actions to promote equality. We are proud of our efforts to decolonise our curricula and ensure inclusive fieldwork, and to be part of a vibrant university community that celebrates diversity, and we encourage talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 1 September 2025. For more information on the Department of Geography see: www.dur.ac.uk/geography.

Please direct informal enquiries to Prof Colm O’Cofaigh (Head of Department). The closing date for applications is 12^th January 2025.

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