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Assistant Professor in Climate, Environment and Urban Policy (Urban Sustainability) (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Department of Land Economy

Location: Cambridge
Salary: £45,585 to £57,696 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 1st October 2024
Closes: 25th November 2024
Job Ref: JP43385

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 4 years in the first instance, due to limited funding.

The Department of Land Economy is a leader in its field. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework assessment, 67% of the Department's research was found to be "World Leading" and a further 31% "Internationally Excellent", making it the top Department in the field in the UK in Times Higher Education's ranking.

The Department is recruiting one Assistant Professor in Climate, Environment and Urban Policy (Urban sustainability), who will contribute to the development and teaching of the new MSt in Climate, Environment and Urban Policy programme. The Assistant Professor will be expected to undertake research in one or more of the disciplinary areas in Land Economy applied to urban policy, planning, governance and sustainability transitions in cities; to identify sources of funding for such research and to build on and expand our network of contacts working in those areas; to teach on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas related to their expertise; and to make a general contribution to the running and management of the Department.

The post- holder will: (i) deliver teaching for the new MSt programme; (ii) take on a range of necessary administrative duties in the Department; (iii) conduct original research of international standards; (iv) contribute to other teaching in the Department where appropriate.

Candidates must be able to show evidence of research of international standing, demonstrate a willingness and ability to contribute collegially to the life of the Department, and possess a flexible approach to teaching and administrative duties.

The start date for this role is June 2025, the successful candidate will be expected to start no later than 20 June 2025.

Applications should be made online, references will be requested from short-listed candidates. 

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Enquiries about this post should be addressed to Prof. Martin Dixon (mjd1001@cam.ac.uk). If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Megan Renouf (mr777@cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference JP43385 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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