FULL PROFESSOR in FOREST SOIL ECOLOGY The Université du Québec en Outaouais invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Département des sciences naturelles in the area of forest soil ecology.
The successful candidate will conduct research in the role of biotic soil factors in forest nutrient cycling and availability. Research fields may include pedogenesis, ecology of the rhizosphere and plant-microorganisms interactions. The successful applicant must have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant field. Preference will be given to applicants with a post- doctoral experience. Research experience in the temperate deciduous forest ecosystem is considered an asset. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work closely with other team colleagues in the development of the new Département des sciences naturelles. The successful candidate will also participate in the scientific activities of the Institute of Temperate Forest Sciences (ISFORT, www.isfort.uqo.ca), a multidisciplinary and applied research institute located in Ripon (Québec). The successful applicant must have a strong publication record and the capacity to readily develop a sustained and externally funded original research program that will contribute to the development of the institute. The successful candidate is expected to show a strong research capacity and excellent teaching abilities, to be able to supervise both undergraduate and graduate students, and to be committed to community outreach and to the promotion and visibility of the institute, of the department and of the university. The successful candidate must have a good active knowledge of written and oral French. Salary: As per the current collective agreement. Campus affiliation: Gatineau. Starting date: To be determined with the university. Applicants are requested to send, not later than March 22, 2013 (16h30), their letter of introduction, their detailed curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, along with reprints of recent peer-reviewed articles), a reprint of their Ph.D. diploma, and the names of three references, to the following address: Dr. Frédérik Doyon Directeur du Département des sciences naturelles Université du Québec en Outaouais 58, rue principale Ripon (Québec) J0V 1V0 [email protected] Notes: In accordance with Immigration Canada regulations, this position is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The Université du Québec en Outaouais has an employment-equity policy. Women, members of visible minorities, members of ethnic minorities, Aboriginal people and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
