Plant or Animal Ecologist
- Employer
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Location
- Muscat. Sultanate of Oman
- Closing date
- Feb 20, 2021
Department of Biology, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Faculty position in Ecology
The Biology Department at Sultan Qaboos University wishes to appoint a plant or animal ecologist. The candidate should be passionate and innovative teacher with the ability to lead field-based programs and prepare students to meet the environmental challenges of the 21st century.
The successful candidate should have a background in whole-organism, population or community-level ecology. The ability to incorporate quantitative methods and GIS would be a strong advantage. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong field-based teaching and research program. Applicants may work with any group of plants or animals including mammals, birds, reptiles or invertebrates in either terrestrial or marine habitats.
Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field and at least two years teaching experience and a record of publication in quality international jounals. Appointment may be at the Assistant or Associate-level dependent on experience.
Applicants need to fill in the following online Google application forms:
https://forms.gle/JUvFMy9w4kPz9hkD7 (Animal Ecology form)
https://forms.gle/6Njb7swDNb5noizL6 (Plant Ecology form)
Apart from an attractive tax-free salary, SQU offers:
- Free furnished accommodation
- Free medical care in government hospitals in Oman
- Excellent recreational facilities on campus
- End-of-service gratuity
- Subsidized schooling for up to two children
- 60 days annual leave with return air tickets for the staff, eligible spouse and 2 children
- Rolling three-year contracts on mutual agreement
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