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Job: Head of Climate Change, Institute of Development Studies, Sussex, UK
Closing date: 06 April 2010
The Climate Change and Development Group works to reduce poverty, vulnerability and support social justice in a changing climate through research, teaching, communications and knowledge sharing on climate change, disasters and development issues. The Group's work cuts across and involves collaboration with other IDS research and information teams.
IDs is seeking a new Head of Climate Change to lead the Climate Change and Development Group and to play a strategic role in making climate change a key thematic issue in the future work of the institute.
The successful candidate will be expected to have an outstanding background in economics or related social science and a PhD (although exceptionally, comparable research and practical experience may be taken as a substitute), and an excellent research and publication record related to or relevant to any of the above areas. A proven capacity to work in a multi-disciplinary team, in policy environments, with overseas partners and practical experience in the field are also essential, and language abilities beyond English will be an advantage.
Salary: £41,057 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
