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Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

Faculty Lecturer in Human Geography

  • Organization: Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Web Link: http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A107917384/
  • The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for the position of Faculty Lecturer in Human Geography to teach the following undergraduate courses in the 2012-13 academic year:

    Cultures, Landscapes and Geographic Space
    The Spatical Economy
    Resource Management and Environmental Policy
    Introduction to Social and Cultural Geography
    Environment and Health

    The teaching duties include three undergraduate courses in each of the Fall and Winter terms and one undergraduate course in Intersession. There is no research requirement associated with this position, although Faculty Lecturers are expected to remain current with the relevant literature in their fields as it applies to teaching and to assume normal administrative duties as assigned by the Chair including mentoring and supervising course Teaching Assistants.

    Requirements are a PhD (graduate degree with equivalent teaching experience may be considered) in Human Geography or a related field and experience in teaching undergraduate courses in social sciences. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a teaching profile outlining experience and/or interests and also arrange for at least two confidential letters of reference to be sent directly to the contact below. Applications and supporting materials should be addressed to Dr. Martin Sharp, Chair, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, and sent by e-mail or fax to the contact below.

    In accordance with the Contract Academic Staff: Teaching agreement, this position has a one-year limited term with the possibility of renewal, and includes a comprehensive benefits package and annual salary range starting at $73,800 for candidates with maximum education qualifications.

    Consideration of applications will begin June 1, 2012, however the competition will remain open until filled. Early applications are encouraged. The start date for the position is August 15, 2012.

    For more information about the Department and the University of Alberta, please see the Department's web page: http://www.ualberta.ca/EAS. For information on the Human Geography program at the University of Alberta, see http://hg.eas.ualberta.ca.

    Mail:
    Martin Sharp, Chair
    Dept of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
    University of Alberta
    Edmonton, AB T6G 2E3

    Email: Judith.Enarson@ualberta.ca

    Fax: (780) 492-8190

 

Electron Probe Microanalyzer (EMPA) Lab Manager

  • Organization: Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Web Link: http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A107916943/
  • The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences requires a research scientist to manage its EMPA laboratory and develop, through research, new techniques to enhance the department’s analytical capabilities in geochemistry.

    The appointment is an academic position at the Faculty Service Officer level reporting to the Chair of the Department. The EMPA Lab Manager manages and oversees the operation of the EMPA Laboratory and provides expertise to researchers and students in geochemistry, petrology and material sciences. The position will involve the development and implementation of new technology and techniques for the EMPA.

    A PhD in geochemistry combined with experience in management and operation of an EMPA laboratory is required. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of geochemical analytical techniques and demonstrated experience in experimental petrology. In addition, the candidate must have superior written and verbal communication skills in English.

    The annual salary range for this position will be $72,976 – $101,452 CDN (effective July 1, 2012).

    The anticipated start date is July 1, 2012, preferably earlier. Consideration of applications will begin on April 19, 2012, however the competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is chosen.

    Please send a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae and arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent to:

    Dr. Martin Sharp, Chair
    Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
    University of Alberta
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E3

    Email: Martin.Sharp@ualberta.ca
    Fax: (780) 492-8190

 

Director, Undergraduate Program in Planning

  • Organization: Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Web Link: http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A107915935/
  • The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta invite applications for the position of Director of Planning for a newly-approved undergraduate program. This is a full-time, tenured faculty position at the level of Associate or full Professor.

    The successful candidate will lead the development and operation of an accredited undergraduate program in Planning and lead initiatives to enhance and expand Planning education and research at the University of Alberta. The undergraduate program will operate in conjunction with the existing undergraduate and graduate programs in the EAS department, most notably in Human Geography and Environmental Earth Sciences. It will also be affiliated with the Applied Land Use Planning program in the Faculty of Extension, which provides Planning education for professionals.

    The successful candidate must have an excellent track record of research, teaching and administration. Candidates with an outstanding record as a practising Planner will also be considered. As Director, the successful applicant must have or be eligible for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP). Expertise in all Planning fields will be considered. Candidates must also have the ability to conduct independent and collaborative research programs that include the supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates.

    The University of Alberta, one of Canada's largest research universities, is situated in Edmonton, a metropolitan area of over one million people with a vibrant research community and an excellent standard of living. The University of Alberta is committed to establishing itself as a leading Canadian institution in the field of planning education and research.

    Qualified candidates must hold a PhD. Salary is commensurate with experience.

    The application should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of current research interests and plans for future research, as well as evidence of teaching effectiveness. The application must also include a document outlining the candidate's perspectives on Planning education, with an emphasis on the development and delivery of Planning programs. Applicants must arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent to the Chair. All documents should be sent to:

    Martin Sharp, Chair
    Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
    University of Alberta
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E3

    Application review will begin February 29, 2012; however, the competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found. The start date for this position is July 1, 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter.

 

Assistant/Associate Professor - Planning

  • Organization: Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Web Link: http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A107915939/
  • The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) at the University of Alberta invites applications for a full-time, tenure track position in Planning at the Assistant/Associate Professor level.

    The successful candidate will participate in the development and delivery of an accredited undergraduate program in Planning, and in initiatives to enhance and expand Planning education and research at the University of Alberta. The undergraduate program will operate in conjunction with existing undergraduate and graduate programs in the EAS department, most notably in Human Geography and Environmental Earth Sciences. It will also be affiliated with the Applied Land Use Planning program in the Faculty of Extension, which provides Planning education for professionals.

    The successful candidate should have an established track record of research and teaching. Experience as a practising Planner will also be considered. The successful applicant must have or be eligible for membership with the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP). Expertise in all Planning fields will be considered. Candidates must also have the ability to conduct independent and collaborative research programs that include the supervision of Masters and Doctoral candidates.

    The University of Alberta, one of Canada's largest research universities is situated in Edmonton, a metropolitan area of over one million people with a vibrant research community and an excellent standard of living. The University of Alberta is committed to establishing itself as a leading Canadian institution in the field of Planning education and research.

    Qualified candidates must hold a PhD at the time of appointment. Salary is commensurate with experience.

    The application should include a current curriculum vitae, a statement of current research interests and plans for future research, as well as evidence of teaching effectiveness. The application should also include a document outlining the candidate's perspectives on Planning education with an emphasis on the development and delivery of Planning programs. Applicants must arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent to the Chair. All documents should be sent to:

    Martin Sharp, Chair
    Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
    University of Alberta
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2E3

    Application review will begin February 29, 2012; however, the competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found. The start date for this position is July 1, 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter.

 

CAIP Chair: Enhanced Geothermal Energy Systems

  • Organization: University of Alberta, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Web Link: http://www.campusalbertainnovatesprogram.ca/Enhanced.html
  • In 2011, the Government of Alberta created the Campus Alberta Innovation Chairs as part of its Campus Alberta collaborative initiative. This prestigious program provides an initial sixteen research chairs at four of Alberta’s comprehensive academic and research intensive institutions: Athabasca University, the University of Alberta (U of A), the University of Calgary (U of C) and the University of Lethbridge (U of L). The program is designed to recruit new research leaders to Alberta in specific areas. The Chairs are aligned with the four strategic priority areas of the Alberta Innovates Corporations and Alberta Advanced Education and Technology: Energy and Environment, Food and Nutrition, Neuroscience/Prions and Water. The value of the awards will vary from approximately $300k to $650k per year for seven years, depending on the nature of the research being undertaken. Academic appointments will be made at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor level depending on the seniority of the individual. At the end of the seven years as Chair, appointees will assume regular faculty positions at their institutions. Chairs will be encouraged to collaborate with colleagues and may receive adjunct appointments at their sister institutions.

    The University of Alberta invites individuals with internationally recognized academic and leadership skills in the following areas of the Energy and Environment Theme to apply for nomination to a Campus Alberta Innovation Chair:

    Enhanced Geothermal Energy Systems

    We encourage applications from world leaders whose accomplishments have made groundbreaking impacts, including the application of research findings for social and economic benefit. The successful candidates must propose a program of research that demonstrates excellence, originality and innovation, and is of the highest quality. Additional requirements include a PhD and a superior record of, or demonstrated potential for, attracting and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

    Applications, including a statement of research interest, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees, should be submitted before 31 October 2011. The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.

    The incumbent will have a well-established record of world-class research and be expected to develop a strong collaborative research program at the University of Alberta focused on the development of enhanced geothermal systems with particular attention to various aspects of reservoir modeling. Applicants should have expertise in one or more of the following areas: structural geology, reservoir geology and geomechanics, stress modeling of fractured reservoirs, geothermal exploration or related topics. Successful implementation of enhanced geothermal energy systems requires an understanding of a variety of topics, ranging from characterization of geothermal resources, to deep drilling technology, to energy economics, and power plant construction. The CAIP Chair will have demonstrated expertise that spans a range of these topics and can catalyze interactions with industrial partners and government and academic research partners in Alberta. The appointment will be at either the Associate or Full Professor level. The successful candidate will be appointed to a faculty position in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and can, if desirable, have strong links to the Department of Physics.

    Contact:
    Martin Sharp
    Professor and Chair
    Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
    University of Alberta
    Rm 1-26 Earth Sciences Building
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2E3
    Tel (780) 492-5249
    Fax (780) 492-8190
    Email: martin.sharp@ualberta.ca

    All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

 

Tenure-Track Position in Water Resources

  • Organization: University of Alberta, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Web Link: http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A107914349/
  • The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Water Resources research at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. This is an endowed position funded by a donation from Encana.

    We are seeking an individual with expertise (or an interest in developing expertise) that includes, but need not be restricted to, the cycle of water usage in industry operations such as hydraulic fracturing, enhanced recovery, and coalbed methane production. A background in physical hydrogeology and/or the transport and fate of pollutants in groundwater is desirable.

    Current areas of strength within the Department, in which research collaboration with the successful candidate could develop, include surface-water/groundwater interactions, numerical modeling of groundwater flow and transport processes, regional groundwater flow, petroleum hydrogeology, isotopic fingerprinting of formation waters, dissolved and free gas migration in groundwater, carbon capture and storage, wetland hydrology and constructed wetlands. The successful candidate will contribute to these strengths by developing an active research program that includes supervising graduate students, collaborating with other faculty members, obtaining external funding, and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as hydrology and hydrogeology, water resources, and environmental chemistry. The Department is equipped with outstanding analytical facilities for stable isotope analysis of waters and gases, radiogenic isotopes and the major and trace element composition of waters.

    Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree at the time of appointment, have a proven research record and demonstrate excellence in teaching.

    Applications may be addressed to the Chair, Dr. Martin Sharp, and should include a current curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests and a statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants should also arrange for three hard-copy confidential letters of reference to be sent to Dr. Martin Sharp as soon as possible.

    Application review will begin September 30, 2011; however, the competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found. The start date for this position is January 1, 2012, or as soon as possible thereafter.

 

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