Hello all:
Please pass along this announcement for 2 faculty positions at Memorial University of Newfoundland to anyone whom might be interested.
Thanks,
Sue
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND
OCEAN SCIENCES CENTRE
FACULTY POSITIONS IN MARINE SCIENCE
The Ocean Sciences Centre (OSC) of Memorial University is building on its strengths in
cold-water marine biology and aquaculture, and invites applications for two tenure-track faculty
positions. The successful candidates will possess a Ph.D. and post-doctoral or equivalent
experience.
Position 1: Marine Ecology or Marine Biology. This appointment will be made at the
appropriate academic rank (assistant, associate or full professor). The successful
candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in undergraduate and graduate
teaching, and to possess a strong research record. While not essential, application of
aspects of the candidate’s research to general questions in aquaculture will be an asset.
Position 2: Marine Aquaculture. This appointment will be at the assistant or associate
professor level. The successful candidate will develop a basic research program with
applications to marine aquaculture, and be expected to take a leading role in the
research activities of the OSC’s Aquaculture Research and Development Facility
(ARDF). Other responsibilities will include teaching in the M.Sc. aquaculture program,
and liaising with government agencies and the developing aquaculture industry (finfish
and bivalve).
campus in St. John’s, has a primary research focus on cold-ocean processes and subarctic and
arctic organisms. The OSC has excellent laboratory, seawater and field services and is
recognized internationally for the quality and productivity of its cold-ocean research programs
in marine biology and ecology, aquaculture, marine animal physiology and biochemistry,
chemical, biological and fisheries oceanography. The mandate of the OSC is to conduct and
promote research into the marine environment, primarily through the teaching and supervision
of graduate students (Ph.D. and M.Sc.) and post-doctoral fellows. At present, the OSC has a
core faculty of 12 and a staff of 30. In addition, 60 graduate students and 8 Post-doctoral
fellows and Research Associates are presently conducting research at the OSC.
Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only
university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland
and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students,
Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a safe,
friendly city with great historic charm, vibrant cultural life and easy access to a range of
outdoor activities.
To apply, send an application (including a statement of research and teaching interests, a
curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees) to: Dr. Ian Fleming, Director, Ocean
Sciences Centre, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada,
encouraged. The closing date for receipt of applications will be 2 October 2006. Memorial
University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified
women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent
residents will be given priority. Candidates eligible for NSERC University Faculty Awards are
encouraged to apply. Please quote the following reference number on your application.
Marine Ecology or Marine Biology – VPA-OSC-2006-001
Marine Aquaculture-VPA-OSC-2006-002
Susan Ziegler
Department of Earth Sciences
Memorial University of Newfoundland
709-737-2669