Liber Ero Chair in Coastal Studies Simon Fraser University
The Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Environment at Simon Fraser University invite applications for the first Liber Ero Chair in Coastal Studies. We are seeking an outstanding scientist with an established international reputation, or an exceptionally promising junior scientist, in an area of environmental research complementary to those of an already outstanding group of researchers (Tom Buell BC Leadership Chair in Salmon Conservation, Centre for Coastal Studies, Centre for Natural Hazards Research, Centre for Wildlife Ecology, School of Resource and Environmental Management). Potential research areas include, but are not limited to, coastal ecosystem dynamics, land-ocean interactions, integrated coastal management, ecosystem-based management and marine biodiversity conservation. It is anticipated that the Chair will be appointed in one of the Science Departments or in the newly created Faculty of the Environment. The rank of the appointment will depend on the experie! nce of the successful candidate. Income from the substantial Liber Ero Endowment will provide a significant annual research budget for the Chair. The Chair will be expected to mount a strong and highly visible research program, to contribute to our undergraduate and graduate teaching programs and to collaborate with the Centre for Coastal Studies on outreach activities. Research on environmental issues is a very high priority for Simon Fraser University and the Province of British Columbia, which recently created the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions that engages the four primary research universities in the province. Given the high degree of public interest in the environment, the ability of the Liber Ero Chair to engage the public, relevant stakeholders and government agencies in constructive dialogue will be considered an asset. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to an equity employment program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among its faculty and staff. We therefore particularly encourage applications from qualified women, aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a concise research proposal and a list of at least three individuals willing to act as referees to: Dr. Michael Plischke Dean of Science Simon Fraser University 8888 University Drive Burnaby, BC, Canada V5A 1S6 E-mail: scd...@sfu.ca This competition will remain open until the position is filled. Screening of applications will commence on March 1, 2010 . ----------------------------------------------------- Andrew B. Cooper Associate Professor School of Resource and Environmental Management Simon Fraser University TASC 1 Building, Room 8405 8888 University Burnaby, British Columbia, CANADA V5A 1S6 ----------------------------------------------------- Office: 778-782-3954 FAX: 778-782-4968 ----------------------------------------------------- Web Page: http://www.rem.sfu.ca/people/cooper.htm Lab Web Page: http://www.rem.sfu.ca/fishgrp/ -----------------------------------------------------
