[Aqualist] Post-doc at The University of Hong Kong

[Adam Switzer]

Hi Quaternarists,
The following position may be of interest to some from the Quaternary field. Much of the research work we are doing at HKU invloves recent uplift and climate change in the Tibetan Plateau, particularly on lakes and dunes. Those with an interest in alpine geology, tectonics and quaternary climate change are encouraged to apply.

Regards

Adam

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Dr Adam Switzer

Post Doctoral Fellow

Department of Earth Sciences,
University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam Road,
Hong Kong S.A.R. China

Tel: (+852) 2241 5484
Fax: (+852) 2517 6912
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The University of Hong Kong is at the international forefront of higher learning and research, with more than 100 teaching departments and sub-divisions of studies, and more than 60 research institutes and centres. It has over 20,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from 48 countries. English is the medium of instruction. The University is committed to international standards for excellence in scholarship and research. 


Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Earth Sciences
(Ref.: RF-2006/2007-245)


Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Earth Sciences, tenable on or before July 31, 2007, for a period of 2 years. 

The Department of Earth Sciences has a strong emphasis on geodynamics with a strong collaborative team working on the development of the Tibetan Plateau (http://147.8.150.91/tibpage.html). Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www3.hku.hk/earthsci/. 

Applicants should be doctoral degree holders having undertaken original research that has contributed to the body of knowledge. The appointee should have expertise in fields relevant to the uplift of the Tibetan Plateau and potential links to global climate change. He/She is expected to devote full-time to research and bring new impetus and vigour to the University's research enterprise. 

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered. Annual leave and medical/dental benefits will be provided. 

Applicants should submit a completed application form, together with a curriculum vitae, providing details of research experience, publications, and research proposals, etc. 

Interested applicants are recommended to contact Professor Jonathan Aitchison, Head, Department of Earth Sciences (jona at hku.hk), to ascertain that their research expertise matches the research area, in the first instance and prior to making an application to obtain further information. Further particulars and application forms (272/302 amended) can be obtained at https://extranet.hku.hk/apptunit/; or from the Appointments Unit (Senior), Human Resource Section, Registry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong (fax: (852) 2540 6735 or 2559 2058; email). Closes November 20, 2006. Candidates who are not contacted within 2 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. 

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Dr Adam Switzer

Post Doctoral Fellow

Room 404, James Hsioung Lee Building,
Department of Earth Sciences,
University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam Road,
Hong Kong S.A.R. China

Tel: (+852) 2241 5484
Fax: (+852) 2517 6912
Mobile +852 91005644
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