Lecturer in Flood and Sediment Dynamics - School of Earth and Environment

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated scientist to bridge between our research groups such as the Sedimentology Group in the Institute of Geological Sciences, School of Earth and Environment and our River Basin Processes and Management Research Cluster in the School of Geography. You will work in an area that contributes to understanding of the interactions between fluid flows, flooding, landscapes and sediment using an approach that is amenable to producing predictions and understanding implications under relevant climate change scenarios and land management change.

You will have a PhD in an environmental or engineering field allied to water science along with a proven track record of research funding and an international reputation for research excellence with high-quality publications. You should have a clear research vision including a programme of research over the next five years that would attract external funding and catalyse future trans-disciplinary initiatives.

University Grade 8 (£36,532 - £43,622 p.a.)

Further details can be found at www.see.leeds.ac.uk for the School of Earth and Environment and www.geog.leeds.ac.uk for the School of Geography. Information about water@leeds visit www.water.leeds.ac.uk/water@leeds

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Joseph Holden, email j.holden@leeds.ac.uk, tel +44 (0)113 343 3317, Dr Dan Parsons, email eardpa@leeds.ac.uk, tel +44 (0)113 343 6624 or Dr Chris Keylock, email c.keylock@leeds.ac.uk, tel +44 (0)113 343 3307.

To download an application form and job details please visit www.leeds.ac.uk and click on jobs. Alternatively these may be obtained via email recruitment@adm.leeds.ac.uk or tel +44 (0)113 343 5771.

Job ref 315113 Closing date 10 March 2009

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MSc / PGCE - Interested in teaching? Interested in research?

Interested in teaching? Interested in research?
Why not do both at The University of Leeds?

The Rothschild programme is a 2 year postgraduate course combining an MSc by research in Maths or a Physical Science with a PGCE in secondary Maths or Science.

The course is fully funded and all students receive a £12,000 annual maintenance grant.

Please see our website www.leeds.ac.uk for more information and an application form

Alternatively, please contact Jon Chippindall on + 44 (0) 113 3433778 or j.m.chippindall@adm.leeds.ac.uk

The deadline for completed applications is Friday the 3rd of April 2009.

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Public Relations Officer - University of Leeds

Leeds University Business School is an international business school with over 2000 students from around the world. The School is accredited by AMBA and EQUIS and is now ranked 11th in the UK and 57th globally (Financial Times Global MBA Rankings 2009).

We are looking for an experienced, creative and proactive Public Relations Officer who relishes taking on responsibility and thrives on following the news agenda. Working alongside the Head of Marketing and Development and the University's central Media Relations Team, you will help formulate and implement a proactive media relations plan.

Along with drive and creativity, you will have excellent communications skills and the confidence to liaise with and influence a wide range of stakeholders. You will need a keen eye for detail, strong writing skills, be able to grasp complex issues quickly, have a good news sense and the ability to manage your own projects.

In return you will be joining an inclusive and friendly team with an excellent support system and plenty of scope to build a long term career.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, suitable candidates will have strong a communications / public relations background gained either agency or client-side, along with strong media relations capabilities

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to help develop the profile and reputation of the Business School, nationally and internationally and make a significant contribution to the further growth and development of the school.

University Grade 6 (£24,152 - £28,839 p.a.)

To download an application form and job details please visit www.leeds.ac.uk and click on jobs. Alternatively these may be obtained from Clare Henson, Dean's Office, Leeds University Business School, tel +44 (0)113 343 2642, email clare@lubs.leeds.ac.uk

Job ref 212055 Closing date 20 February 2009

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