Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of arts and science Uni
Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of arts and science Université de Montréal Professor of Numerical Ecology The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Numerical Ecology. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to teach at all three levels of the curriculum, supervise graduate students, engage in ongoing research and publication, and contribute to the academic life and reputation of the University. The candidate will develop an innovative research program on the development of new numerical approaches applied to ecological studies. The candidate will preferably be an ecologist specialized in the development of statistical methods for data analysis, possibly including spatial analysis. Requirements • Ph.D. in numerical, statistical or quantitative ecology, or in a related field. • Postdoctoral experience is an asset. • Strong publication record in international journals with high visibility. • Interest in interdisciplinary research and openness to collaboration with members of the Department of Biology and other departments in the University. • Excellent aptitude for teaching in higher education and incorporating new technologies. • Proficiency in the French language. The Université de Montréal is a French-speaking university with an international reputation. French is the teaching language. To renew its faculty, the University is intensively recruiting the world’s best specialists. In accordance with the institution’s language policy:http://secretariatgeneral.umontreal.ca/fileadmin/user_upload/secretariat/doc_officiels/reglements/administration/adm10-34_politique-linguistique.pdf, the Université de Montréal provides support for newly-recruited faculty to attain proficiency in French. Salary The Université de Montréal offers competitive salaries and a complete range of employee benefits. Starting Date June 1, 2014 Deadline The complete application, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of the research program (2 pages max.), copies of 3 recent publications, and a statement of teaching philosophy must be received at the address below by November 15, 2013. Three letters of recommendation are also to be sent directly to the selection committee at the following address: Search Committee/Numerical ecology c/o Martine Girard Département de sciences biologiques Université de Montréal C. P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville Montréal (Québec) H3C 3J7 Courriel : martine.girar...@umontreal.ca Téléphone : 514-343-6878 For more information about the Department of Biological Sciences, please consult the Web site at:http://www.bio.umontreal.ca/index.html. Confidentiality The Université de Montréal application process allows all regular professors in the Department to have access to all documents unless the applicant explicitly states in her or his cover letter that access to the application should be limited to the selection committee. This restriction on accessibility will be lifted if the applicant is invited for an interview. Employment Equity Program The Université de Montréal upholds the principles of employment equity and welcomes applications from women, ethnic and visible minorities, aboriginals and people with disabilities. All applicants are asked to complete the employment equity identification questionnaire posted at http://www.fas.umontreal.ca/affaires-professorales/documents/quest-acces-emploi-EN.pdf and attach it to their application. Immigration Requirements In compliance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority shall be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
