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Date: Thu, 16 Nov 1995 13:53:00 EST 
From: Mick Keough <Mick_Keough.Zoology at muwaye.unimelb.edu.au> 
To: Multiple recipients of list ECOLOG-L <ECOLOG-L at UMDD.UMD.EDU> 
Subject: Lectureships - University of Melbourne 

LECTURESHIPS IN ZOOLOGY 


The Department of Zoology, University of Melbourne, Australia, invites 
applicants with an appropriate doctoral degree to fill two continuing 
(i.e., tenurable) lectureships.  The Department of Zoology has 19 Academic 
and 14 support staff.  Research interests range from the structure and 
function of single cells through to the ecology, reproduction development 
and evolution of animals.  The department has particular strength and 
expertise in reproduction and development, evolutionary biology, 
behavioural and marine ecology, bioacoustics, invertebrate neuroethology 
and the physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems 
of vertebrates.  The university is in a large city in southeastern 
Australia, and  departmental facilities include:  an electron microscope 
and histology unit, a marsupial breeding colony, molecular biology 
facilities, closed-system marine aquarium, a research boat, field stations 
on Phillip Island and at Queenscliff, several field vehicles, and 
extensive computing and multi-media facilities. The Department has a 
vigorous research programme and seeks applicants with an outstanding 
research profile.  Experience in any aspect of molecular biology is 
desirable.  The successful applicants will be responsible to the Head of 
Department, Professor Marilyn Renfree, and will participate in teaching 
first, second and third year Zoology courses;  develop active research 
programmes to attract postgraduate students, and external research 
funding. 

Lecturer in Zoology (Reference No. Y9400551) The successful applicant will 
have experience in the study of the biology of Australian Native Fauna. 
This position is available from 1.7.1996 


Lecturer in Zoology (Reference No. Y6540080) The successful applicant will 
have experience in the field(s) of animal behaviour, evolutionary biology 
or marine biology.  This position is available from 1.1.1996. 


Salary within the range $42,198-$50,111 p.a. (Lecturer). 

Further information can be obtained from:  Professor Marilyn Renfree, 
Department of Zoology.  Phone:  +61 3 9344 6259   Fax:  +61 3 9344 7909 

General information about the department and the university can be found 
on the Zoology Department's home page at : 
http://hermes.ucs.unimelb.edu.au/~U6545365/ 
or the University's home page at: 
http://www.unimelb.edu.au/ 

Closing date:  12 December, 1995. 

Applications (including the names and facsimile numbers of 3 referees) 
should quote the appropriate reference number and be sent to the Director, 
Personnel Services, the University of Melbourne, Parkville 3052, Victoria, 
Australia (fax +61 3 9344 4694).  Please address the selection criteria 
for both positions if you wish to be considered for both. 

The University of Melbourne is an equal opportunty employer and has a 
smoke-free workplace policy. 

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SELECTION CRITERIA 

LECTURER IN ZOOLOGY (Ref Y9400551) 

The following criteria will be used in selecting for the position of 
Lecturer in Zoology (Native Vertebrate Fauna). 

Essential 
1.    A PhD or equivalent qualification in Zoology or related field, and 
a high level of research productivity in some aspect of the biology of 
Australian native vertebrate fauna. 
2.    Evidence of ability to establish a research programme and to make 
vigorous efforts to attract outside funding. 
3.    Tertiary-level teaching experience and/or evidence of excellent 
teaching skills. 
4.    Preparedness to contribute to the teaching of Biology and Zoology; 
 including course design, administration and co-ordination, lecturing and 
practical teaching, assessment and advising students. 
5.    Ability to operate as a team teacher. 
6.    Preparedness to supervise the programmes of Honours and 
postgraduate students. 
7.    A commitment to contribute to the administrative and community 
interaction functions of the Department. 
Desirable 
8.    Research interests that complement those of one or more of the 
research groups in the department. 
9.    Experience in field work and/or expertise in molecular biology. 
10.    Experience in supervision of research students. 
11.    Experience in applying for and operating research grants. 


LECTURER IN ZOOLOGY (Ref Y6540080) 

The following criteria will be used in selecting for the position of 
Lecturer in Zoology (Animal Behaviour, Evolutionary Biology or Marine 
Biology). 

Essential 
1.    A PhD or equivalent qualification in Zoology or related field, and 
a high level of research productivity in the area of animal behaviour, 
evolutionary biology or marine biology. 
2.    Evidence of ability to establish a research programme and to make 
vigorous efforts to attract outside funding. 
3.    Tertiary-level teaching experience and/or evidence of excellent 
teaching skills. 
4.    Preparedness to contribute to the teaching of Biology and Zoology; 
 including course design, administration and co-ordination, lecturing and 
practical teaching, assessment and advising students. 
5.    Ability to operate as a team teacher. 
6.    Preparedness to supervise the programmes of Honours and 
postgraduate students. 
7.    A commitment to contribute to the administrative and community 
interaction functions of the Department. 
Desirable 
8.    Research interests that complement those of one or more of the 
research groups in the department.  Some preference may be given to a 
vertebrate biologist. 
9.    Experience in field work and/or expertise in molecular biology. 
10.    Experience in supervision of research students. 
11.    Experience in applying for and operating research grants. 



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