The Board of Electors to the Moran Professorship of Conservation and Development invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship to take up appointment on 1 January 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature focusing on the challenges of biodiversity conservation, especially in rich biodiverse regions in the Global South, and a demonstrable ability to work across the social and natural sciences to understand conservation challenges and solutions. They are expected to demonstrate the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence, and a commitment to promoting