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> University of Calgary
> Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Solid Earth Geochemistry
>
> The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of
> Calgary invites applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair in
> Solid Earth Geochemistry. The successful candidate will have a
> Ph.D. and an outstanding track record in research and teaching.
>
> The Chair will engage in research in solid earth geochemistry,
> geochronology and/or igneous petrology, with an emphasis on field-
> based studies of orogenic belts. The Chair will contribute to
> teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including
> supervision of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. It is
> anticipated that the appointment will be made at the Assistant or
> Associate Professor level to an emerging scholar who has received
> his/her Ph.D within the last ten years.
>
> The Department of Geology and Geophysics provides an outstanding
> research environment, bringing in ca. Can$4.5 million in external
> research funding. It has an internationally recognized record of
> excellence in petrology and tectonics research and hosts the
> Lithoprobe Seismic Processing Facility and University of Calgary
> Laboratory for Electron Beam Microanalysis. The University of
> Calgary is situated within an hour of the Front Ranges of the
> Canadian Cordillera. Additional information on the Department is
> available at our website (http://www.geo.ucalgary.ca).
>
> The Canada Research Chairs Program has been established by the
> Canadian government to enable Canadian universities to foster
> research excellence and enhance their role as world class centres
> of research. Information on the Canada Research Chairs Program is
> available at the CRC website (http://www.chairs.gc.ca). The Tier II
> CRC is described at: http://www.chairs.gc.ca/web/program/
> index_e.asp.
>
> Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement explaining
> the applicant’s vision for the evolution of the chair (including a
> research plan), statement of teaching philosophy, and the names of
> three referees to: Dr. Larry Lines, Head Department of Geology &
> Geophysics University of Calgary 2500 University Drive N.W.
> Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4 Telephone: 403-220-2796 Fax:
> 403-284-0074 E-mail: [log in to unmask] The deadline for
> applications is September 30, 2005 or until a suitable candidate is
> found. Nomination to the Canada Research Chairs Program will occur
> after a candidate has been selected. The anticipated start date for
> the position is January 1, 2007.
>
> All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, especially
> Canadians and permanent residents. The University of Calgary
> respects, appreciates and encourages diversity.
> David R.M. Pattison, Department of Geology and Geophysics,
> University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada.
> Phone: 403-220-3263 Fax: 403-284-0074
> email: [log in to unmask]
> web page: http://www.geo.ucalgary.ca/~pattison/
>