Professor of Environmental Microbiology

Job title:

Professor of Environmental Microbiology

Company

University of Warwick

Job description

For any informal queries, please email Professor Miriam Gifford (Head of School) atWe are seeking to appoint a Professor in Environmental Microbiology to undertake high-impact research and teaching.The ideal candidate will complement our existing research strengths in nitrogen and trace gas cycling processes, which link microbial physiology to global environmental cycles, assess the role of microorganisms in cycling of nitrogen in the environment, and develop experimental, field and/or quantitative approaches to study globally significant biogeochemical processes applied to cultivated natural and managed systems.The successful candidate must be an internationally recognised and active researcher, with a strong track record of attracting funding and an extensive portfolio of excellent publications.About YouThe successful candidate will use a wide spectrum of approaches including cultivation of ammonia-oxidizing archaea, studies of their physiology in relation to N- and trace gas-cycling processes, microbial cell biology, biochemistry and/or genetics.They will be able to translate findings from experimental work in cultivated isolates to cultivation-independent, process focused, bioinformatics-supported, meta-omics approaches to unravel the drivers of globally significant N-cycle transformations in aquatic, or terrestrial ecosystems.They will have the opportunity to collaborate with staff across the spectrum of research at Warwick and in particular with the Environment and Ecology Research Cluster ( ), Quantitative, System, and Engineering Biology Research Cluster ( ), and the Plant & Agricultural Biosciences Cluster ( ) fostering a dynamic research environment.For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK points-based immigration system please click on this link which contains further information about obtaining right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.For those eligible, the University of Warwick offers relocation and Immigration Support Scheme packages to assist with costs of relocating and any associated visa applications and Immigration Health surcharge (IHS) fees.About the DepartmentThe School of Life Sciences has significant research activity in ecology and environmental biosciences, with particular strengths in microbial ecology, disease ecology, microbial metabolism, environmental antimicrobial resistance, bioprocessing and food security, as well as cutting-edge research on engineered microbial ecosystems as part of one of the UK’s six funded Synthetic Biology centres.Our research covers natural and managed ecosystems (marine, freshwater, soils, animal, plant and crop systems) and applies state-of-the-art quantitative, experimental, ‘omics, and palaeobiology approaches. Our research is highly interdisciplinary, across a wide range of taxa and from molecular through cellular to the organism and population.Research is supported by cutting-edge computational and experimental facilities (agricultural, genomics, proteomics, biomedical services and imaging) and cross- disciplinary research centres (WESIC, WISB, SBIDER, WAMIC). We benefit from a steady influx of PhD students through several large Doctoral Training Centres including CENTA 2 (NERC) and MIBTP (BBSRC).We deliver high quality teaching using a blend of traditional and innovative teaching methods, and consistently achieve high scores in the National Student Satisfaction survey. You must therefore also be able to show commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education. You will contribute to small group tutorials, research projects, practical sessions and lectures and will be encouraged to innovate with teaching delivery. The successful candidate will receive a start up package, research space and will join a thriving and dynamic research community.For further information about the School of Life Sciences please see our website at .We believe that collegiality, openness, inclusivity and diversity are essential for an excellent environment; this ethic has enabled us to gain an Athena SWAN Silver award. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited by this role, we encourage you to apply, even if your past experience does not match exactly. We also encourage applications from all groups with protected characteristics.About the UniversityBorn in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.*QS World University Rankings 2024** Research Excellence Framework 2021To find out more about us visit ourHow to ApplyCLOSING DATE: Wednesday 29th May 2024 at 11.45pmTo apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).Please attach a CV and cover letter (max. 3 pages).

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• Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the Job Description document below (desirable criteria too, where possible). It should also include your future research objectives and aspirations, how you will attract funding to expand your research portfolio, what makes your research distinctive, and how you would develop collaborations within the School and externally.

This information will be used in the shortlisting process and without this evidence we may not be able to shortlist your application.Please note that if you do not evidence the essential requirements we may not be able to shortlist your application.Please see below a guide on writing a cover letter. We highly recommend using individual criteria as headers and giving examples below, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.You can also include here any career breaks you may have taken (parental or long-term sick leave, caring responsibilities, part-time work, secondments, volunteering or time spent in different sectors) or any periods where you were unable or restricted to work because of the COVID-19 pandemic.To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications via our official website, warwick-careers.tal.net.Interview Date: TBCStart Date: TBCWhat we OfferWe will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click .We are proud to say that we are a .If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.Our Commitment to InclusionWarwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages .The University currently holds a , and a . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the .Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)The University of Warwick complies with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against anyone who makes a Disclosure relating to a conviction or other information revealed. More information is available on the University’s Vacancy pages and applicants may request a copy of the DBS Code of Practice.Job Description

Expected salary

£71000 – 123000 per year

Location

Coventry

Job date

Fri, 17 May 2024 05:02:28 GMT

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