Dear all:
Please pass along the following information regarding an opening for a tenure track assistant professor position we currently have open in the Department of Earth Sciences as Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Best regards,
Sue Ziegler
Susan Ziegler
Department of Earth Sciences
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL A1B 3X5
709.737.2669
Tenure Track Faculty Position in Environmental Geochemistry
Department of Earth Sciences, Memorial University
The Department of Earth Sciences, Memorial University of Newfoundland invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level in the broad field of environmental geochemistry (Ref.: VPA #EASC-2006-011). The applicants’ specific interests may include but are not limited to biogeochemistry, application of geochemical and isotopic methods to environmental problems, microbe-mineral interaction, chemical speciation, transport and fate of organic and organometallic compounds, water resources, and global environmental change. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience and a continuing interest in applications of genomic, molecular, or isotopic approaches to geomicrobiological and/or biogeochemical research.
Memorial University has one of the largest and most diverse Earth Science departments in Canada. With 34 faculty members including 3 Canada Research Chairs, over 15 staff members, and leading-edge teaching and research facilities, the department is able to offer high quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The successful candidate will have access to modern analytical facilities listed at (www.mun.ca/earthsciences/facilities/). In addition, Memorial University’s CREAIT (www.mun.ca/creait/maf/ICPMS.php) network is accessible to all faculty and offers additional analytical and experimental facilities, many overseen by faculty in the Department of Earth Sciences. Other research and teaching resources available at Memorial University include the Ocean Sciences Centre, the Bonne Bay Marine Station in Gros Morne National Park, the Labrador Institute, and the Harlow Campus outside London, England.
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. and should preferably have post-doctoral experience. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a vigorous research program, sustain a strong record of peer-reviewed publication and external funding, advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute energetically to the teaching mission of the department. In addition to its own M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs in environmental earth science, the Earth Sciences Department participates in Memorial’s interdisciplinary graduate program in environmental science (
www.mun.ca/science/envs/).
Applications must be received by March15
th, 2007. Candidates should submit a letter of application with the names and addresses (including email) of three referees, current curriculum vitae, and a statement of planned research program and teaching interests to: Dr. John M. Hanchar, Head, Department of Earth Sciences, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL, Canada A1B 3X5, or, preferably, Email applications in PDF format to:
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www.mun.ca/earthsciences/about/ or by contacting Dr. John M. Hanchar, Head of Earth Sciences at
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Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering a diverse set of undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s (
http://www.stjohns.ca/index.jsp), a very safe, friendly city with great historical charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.
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. Partners of candidates for positions are invited to include their resume for possible matching with other job opportunities and candidates eligible for NSERC University Faculty Awards are encouraged to apply.