In line with its Climate Action Plan, LJMU has confirmed additional strategic investment in a new role to lead the Liverpool Research Institute for Climate and Sustainability (LiRICS).

The university is looking to appoint a Head of LiRICS, at 0.4FTE WAM allocation and with £8,000 emolument. You can find out more in the Head of LiRICS job description.

For informal conversations about the role please speak to professors Tony Wall or Jason Kirby directly. Please ensure you discuss your application with your line manager to ensure it aligns with operational requirements at programme and school level.

Indicative schedule for appointment of the Head of LiRICS:

• Job advertised: Monday 21 October
• Please submit your application by 10am on 4 November
• Panel shortlisting 5 November (PVC RKE Prof Keith George, Prof Tony Wall, Prof Jason Kirby, and Prof Cathy Montgomery)
• Interviews 15 November (PVC RKE Prof Keith George, Prof Tony Wall, and Prof Cathy Montgomery)
• Appointments start from 1 December (or as soon after as possible)
• Launch of LiRICS - Friday 13 December 2-4pm, Student Life Building.

Meanwhile, the opportunity to apply for network lead roles has been extended. Expressions of Interest are now due 10am on 18 November, with possible interviews w/c 25 November, involving Prof Tony Wall, Prof Jason Kirby, and the new Head of LiRICS. Details of these additional roles are available here.

In the meantime, please book your place at the formal launch of LiRICS on Friday 13 December in the Student Life Building.