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The Centre for Ecology and Hydrology seeks a senior soil scientist with experience in soil processes to provide strategic direction, lead bids and manage projects in soils and sustainable land management. The role of soils in the provision of ecosystem services from the local landscape to regional and national scales is increasingly recognised across the UK and worldwide. In addition soils are under increasing pressure for food, energy and water security. CEH has a substantial, but distributed, research portfolio in soils and the ecosystem services they deliver. We seek a senior soil scientist with experience in soil processes to provide strategic direction, lead bids and manage projects in soils and sustainable land management. Main duties: The focus will be on developing a framework for quantifying ecosystem services from the local to national scale and exploiting the major National Capabilities, such as Countryside Survey, and new opportunities in agri-environment experimentation, survey and monitoring. The post will provide leadership towards greater integration of our soil science capabilities and our broad portfolio of sustainable land management and ecosystem service activities across CEH, linking also to the British Geological Survey and the NERC community in general. Skills required A degree in soil science or natural environment subject area with either a PhD or direct experience in soil science and land management and their translation into ecosystem service provision. Evidence of providing a personal contribution to the development of novel soil science research and land management research. Proven ability of innovation and working across disciplines. An excellent international profile and publishing track record with an H index in soil science and land management topics. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate their understanding as to how their research fits with the wider aims of environmental research within both CEH and NERC. The post requires a high degree of self motivation and evidence of inspiring and leading teams to deliver large and complex projects to high quality assurance standards. Excellent team working skills are also essential to enable collaboration with current staff and contribution to ongoing projects. Evidence of developing successful funding proposals, running large multi-partner projects and coordinating research across organizations or sites is essential. You will also be required to demonstrate your personal contribution to the development of innovative soil science and land management research integrating with other disciplines - this may be through a conceptual or numerical modelling approach. Salary The salary is £36,240 progressing to £48,230 per annum. In addition, NERC offers 30 days’ annual leave and 10½ days’ public and privilege holiday per annum. Closing date for applications: 20th February 2012 Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre. To apply, please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk [1] and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online, should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003. Please quote reference number IRCIRC42426. You can view this post on CZEN.org at http://www.czen.org/content/senior-soil-scientist-based-bangor.