[afgn] Fwd: professorship in Cork

[Luise H. Brand]

        Paddy O’Keeffe Professor of Grassland Science/Professor of Grassland Science (Scale 2)


        http://www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacancies/academic/full-details-613504-en.html

Job Posted: 11 Dec 2015
Closing Date for Applications: 23 Feb 2016
School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Contract Type: Permanent Whole-Time
Job Type: Academic
Salary: €106,516 - €136,277 / Professor (Scale 2) Salary Scale: €90,671 - €105,738.

University College Cork seeks to recruit a Professor of Grassland Science within the School of 
Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (School of BEES) to provide strong research and 
academic leadership.  The successful candidate will optimise Ireland’s competitive advantage in 
animal production, and support ambitious targets for agriculture, food and exports, through 
innovative approaches to sustainable production, utilisation of grazed grass and management of 
grass-based ecosystems.  Many of these ambitions are outlined in the Governments ambitious plan for 
sustainable growth in the Agri/Food Sector – FoodHarvest 2020 
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/agrifoodindustry/foodharvest2020/and FoodWise 2025 
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/foodwise2025/.  Research experience in the area of grass 
genetics/genomics, grass breeding and research into sustainable grassland management would be a 
particular advantage.  It is anticipated that the Professor of Grassland Science will lead an 
innovative research programme in the School and provide a leadership role in the development of 
relevant new courses.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a PhD in plant science or a relevant area and 
demonstrate a proven commitment to leadership and excellence in teaching and research as evidenced 
by a scholarly reputation of international standing.  S/he is expected to have a strong track record 
of sustained peer-reviewed publications, patents etc. and will have a record of fostering a culture 
of teaching and research excellence. It is expected that the candidate will also have considerable 
experience of leading large-scale research programmes. S/he is expected to take a leadership role in 
the School.

Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the 
selection process.

The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this 
competition following the conclusion of the process.

Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Prof. Sarah Culloty, Head of School, Tel: 00 353 21 
490 4646, Email: s.culloty at ucc.ie <mailto:s.culloty at ucc.ie>.  Further information on the School of 
Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences please visit http://www.ucc.ie/en/bees.

Professor Salary Scale: €106,516 - €136,277 / Professor (Scale 2) Salary Scale: €90,671 - €105,738.

To Apply:

Candidates should apply, in confidence, *before 12pm on Tuesday 23rd February 2016* by emailing a 
completed application form to recruitment at ucc.ie <mailto:recruitment at ucc.ie>



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