The governing body of Pembroke College invites applications for the five-year Kaplan Senior Research Fellowship (KSRF) in Felid Biology or Conservation, based at the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) of the Department of Zoology. We envisage an early career scientist with an international research reputation, reflected in an accomplished publication and grant funding history. The successful candidate will establish a research project of the highest academic standard, resonating with WildCRU's existing research strategy. This prestigious Fellowship offers an opportunity to work with acclaimed academics, driving forward original directions in Felid research, whilst developing a career as a leading world expert. The KSRF begins in Michaelmas Term (October) 2008 and is paid on the University of Oxford's post-doctoral research scale (Grade 8, starting at 08S.01, £33,779 depending on qualifications).
Applications should be sent to the Academic Registrar, Pembroke College, Oxford, OX1 1DW, by 16 May 2008. There is no specific application form but applicants should send three copies of the following: a full curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of proposed research, and a covering letter. The application should be supported by confidential letters from three referees submitted directly to the Academic Registrar at the above address by no later than 16 May 2008. The selection process will involve referees not nominated by the candidates. Interviews are likely to take place in mid-June 2008.
The KSRF is funded by the Panthera Foundation (http://www.panthera-foundation.org/).
Further particulars to assist applicants can be found on Pembroke College's website (http://www.pmb.ox.ac.uk/Fellows_Staff/Staff/Vacancies.php) or on http://www.wildcru.org/.
Pembroke College is an equal opportunities employer.