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The
University of Northern British Columbia seeks an exceptional
candidate for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant
Professor level (other ranks may be considered) in the newly
created Environmental Engineering degree program offered
jointly by UNBC and the University of British Columbia (www.unbc.ca/engineering),
subject to budgetary approval. We are looking for an individual
who will develop an excellent research and teaching program
(BASc, BSc, MSc and PhD) in environmental fluid dynamics
of surface waters with a sound theoretical base complimented
by empirical, numerical and/or physical approaches. The
ideal candidate will have a PhD in a related area of engineering
science, fluid mechanics, physical sciences, or applied
mathematics, and will have demonstrated a commitment to
excellence in teaching and research. Other areas in environmental
engineering will also be considered.
Northern
British Columbia has excellent opportunities for research
in a diversity of natural environments as well as those
affected by mining, forestry, oil & gas, and aquaculture.
The position will be located within the newly formed interdisciplinary
Environmental Sciences, Engineering, and Chemistry Unit
in the College of Science and Management. This program has
established strengths in a number of areas including, aquatic,
atmospheric, and soil sciences, which complement the strength
of other groups in the natural and physical sciences in
the College. The successful applicant will utilize existing
links and build new links with industry, communities, governments
and institutions in Northern British Columbia and beyond
to develop a collaborative research program. UNBC has state-of-the-art
facilities, including: a fully equipped and staffed Central
Equipment Laboratory (with SEM, XRD, FTIR Microscope, Capillary
Electrophoresis, Auto-Analyzer, NMR, Particle Size Analyzer,
Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer, Gas Chromatograph
/ Mass Spectrometer, High Performance Liquid Chromatograph,
Inductively Coupled Plasma Analyzer, etc.), an Automated
DNA Sequencing Facility, and a new High Performance Computing
Facility (with 28 processor SGI Origin 3000 server), and
a newly opened Quesnel River Research Centre in Likely,
B.C. See www.unbc.ca
for more information.
Prince
George is a regional center of 80,000 located in the heart
of British Columbia, which has easy access to major centers
in western Canada and the USA, and can offer a rich cultural
life with an excellent symphony, live theatre and a new
art gallery. Sports facilities are extensive and opportunities
for outdoor recreation are superb.
Qualifications
for the position include a PhD in an applicable area described
above, postdoctoral experience, a broad perspective in aquatic
science, and Professional Engineering registration with
the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists
of British Columbia, or eligibility to pursue registration.
Please
forward your curriculum vitae including employment history,
a statement of research and teaching interests, the names
and addresses of three references (including telephone,
fax numbers and email addresses) and samples of up to three
peer-reviewed publications, quoting competition # FAEE34-02
to: Dr. Deborah Poff, Vice President Academic & Provost,
University of Northern British Columbia, 3333 University
Way, Prince George, BC, V2N 4Z9. Fax: (250) 960-7300. Please
direct inquiries to Dr. Ron Thring, Program Chair, Tel:
(250) 960-5804. Fax: (250) 960-5845. Email: thring@unbc.ca.
Applications received before February 28, 2003 will receive
full consideration, however applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.
For
more information, visit our Web site: www.unbc.ca
All
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians
and permanent residents will be given priority. The University
of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment
equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal
peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible
minorities.
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