Canada Research Chair (Tier II) Environmental Chemistry in Agroecosystems School of Environmental Sciences University of Guelph
The School of Environmental Sciences (SES) at the University of Guelph invites applications from outstanding candidates for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the area of environmental chemistry in agroecosystems. The CRC program invests $300 million per year to attract and retain some of the world's most accomplished and promising minds to Canadian universities. Tier II positions are for exceptional emerging researchers within 10 years (excluding maternity/paternity and other leaves, subject to CRC’s approval) from PhD completion, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field within 5 to 10 years. We seek applications from outstanding researchers who are investigating contemporary environmental issues in agroecosystems including, but not limited to, climate change, carbon sequestration, biogeochemical cycling, soil and water quality. Applicants should have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: water chemistry, soil chemistry, geochemistry, or biogeochemistry. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Soil Science, Geology, Chemistry, Biogeochemistry, or a closely related field. A strong publication record and demonstrated potential for innovative, leading-edge research and collaboration are required. The successful candidate is also expected to develop an innovative undergraduate teaching program in the area of environmental chemistry, albeit at reduced course-load. This tenure-track appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The SES ( www.uoguelph.ca/ses/ ) is a consolidation of internationally recognized expertise in the life and physical sciences that allows faculty to focus on the comprehensive study and analysis of interconnected concepts and processes inherent to the Earth’s Critical Zone. The Critical Zone is the near surface layer of the Earth where complex interactions involving soil, rock, water, air and living organisms regulate natural ecosystems and ultimately determine the quantity and quality of life sustaining resources. The SES is one of six academic units within the Ontario Agriculture College ( www.uoguelph.ca/oac/ ). Complete information about the Canada Research Chair program can be found at ( www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/ ). The successful candidate's research program is expected to correspond thematically with the University of Guelph's Strategic Research Plan ( www.uoguelph.ca/research/ ). The deadline for applications is January 3, 2014, however the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified. The University of Guelph is committed to employment equity and free and open competition for all positions on campus, we therefore cannot guarantee employment at the University for a spouse or partner. Please consult our official policy for further information: http://www.uoguelph.ca/facultyjobs/spousal.shtml . Please send a single PDF file containing: your curriculum vitae , statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests, and contact information for three references to: Jo‐Anne Scarrow, Secretary to the Director ( jscar...@uoguelph.ca) School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 All CRC appointments are subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat in Ottawa. The research chair position will be available once approval is received from the CRC Secretariat. The University of Guelph is committed to an employment equity program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified Aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. ---------------------- Jonathan Newman Professor & Director, School of Environmental Sciences Before noon: Bovey 1106; Afternoon: Alexander Hall 264 tel. +1 519 824 4120 ext. 52147; email: jonathan.new...@uoguelph.ca http://www.uoguelph.ca/~jnewma01 http://www.ses.uoguelph.ca/ Jo-Anne Scarrow Secretary to the Director, School of Environmental Sciences Before noon: Bovey 1107; Afternoon: Alexander Hall 264 tel. +1 519 824 4120 ext. 52661; email: jscar...@uoguelph.ca "Here we are, trapped in the amber of the moment. There is no why." —Kurt Vonnegut
