Job announcement
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International Society of Zoological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

application deadline: 1 September 2009
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The International Society of Zoological Sciences is seeking a dedicated Research and Project Scientist (Global Change Biology) to lead a team working on a key major project into the biological consequences of global change.

As Research and Project Scientist (Global Change Biology) you will conduct research, manage the project, provide leadership to the project team and promote the program internationally.

As a researcher with experience looking at the biological consequences of global change, you will also have a PhD in a related field, at least five years working experience and currently hold a position as Associate-Professor or higher at a relevant institution.

Good communication skills, a high level of initiative and proven time-management skills will also be an advantage.

This position is fixed-term, full-time for one year and is located at the International Society of Zoological Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. Annual salary is USD25 000 to USD60 000 depending on experience and qualifications.

To be considered applicants must address the criteria above and submit a cover letter (responding to the criteria above) and full CV to iszs@ioz.ac.cn by 1 September 2009.

Queries can be directed to the ISZS by email (iszs@ioz.ac.cn), telephone (+86 010 6480 7295) or the Secretariat office in Beijing (C506, Institute of Zoology, Datun Lu, Beijing). Information about the ISZS research program can be found at www.globalzoology.org