Job Type: full-time permanent position
Opportunity location: Nicosia
Closing date (if specified): 13 Oct 2010
Opportunity Description:
Associate or Full Professor in Biodiversity and Ecology
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cyprus seeks to fill a position at the rank of associate or full professor in the field of biodiversity and ecology. Candidates with a research focus in ecology, organismal or evolutionary biology are desired, whether in terrestrial or marine systems. Individuals with expertise in conservation of biodiversity are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in a related field and a strong publication record.
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cyprus is dedicated to building research and education in ecology and evolutionary biology, and the successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership role in this process, mentoring students at undergraduate, Master's and doctoral levels. More information about the Department of Biological Sciences and its research can be found at: http://www.ucy.ac.cy/goto/biosci/en-US/HOME.aspx
The official languages of the University are Greek and/or Turkish. For the above positions knowledge of Greek is necessary. Holding a citizenship of the Republic of Cyprus is not a requirement.
The annual gross salary for these positions (including the 13th salary) is:
Professor (Scale ?15-?16) €67,668.77 - €87,959.69
Associate Professor (Scale ?14-?15) €59,680.92 - €81,364.92
Assistant Professor (Scale ?13-?14) €55,688.36 - €75,105.68
Lecturer (Scale ?12-?13) €47,029.58 - €68,877.77
?n addition, the University Council may approve an annual bonus of up to €11.960,21 per year for persons appointed as Professors and up to €6.834,41 for academics appointed as Associate Professors.
Interested individuals must submit their application both in printed form (two hardcopies) AND in electronic form (stored on two CDs, without security protection so that they can be copied) by Wednesday 13th of October 2010. The application must include the following items:
• A letter stating the academic rank or ranks for which the applicant is interested in, the field of study and the date when he/she may be able to assume duties in case of selection.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• A brief summary of previous work and a statement of plans for future research (up to 1500 words).
• A list of publications.
• Copies of the three most representative publications.
• Certificates copies of degree should be scanned and included in the CDs.
In addition, the applicants must ask for reference letters from three Professors to be sent directly to the University. The names and addresses of these referees must also be submitted with the application since additional confidential information may be sought. The recommendation letters must be received by the University by Wednesday 13th of October 2010.
The Curriculum Vitae and the statement of previous work and plans should be written in Greek or Turkish AND in English.
Applications and other documents submitted in the past will not be considered and must be re-submitted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For more info, contact:
All application materials should be submitted to:
Human Resources Service
University of Cyprus
Council/Senate Anastasios G Leventis Building
P.O. Box 20537
1678 Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel. 22894155/4158
by Wednesday 13th of October 2010, 2:00 p.m., by hand or to be sent by post (stamped by the post office by the 13th of October 2010 the latest). Applications will be considered valid provided that they are received by the Human Resources Service by the 18th of October 2010 at the the latest. The sole responsibility will be upon the interested applicant.
For more information contact Human Resource Service (tel.: +357 22894158) or Athena Sofokleous at the Department of Biological Sciences Tel: +357 22892880, email: sofokleous.athina@ucy.ac.cy.