http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A108224744/ The Department of Renewable Resources seeks to create a tenure track position in terrestrial restoration ecology, to be initially supported by an NSERC Industrial Research Chair. Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level.
Applicants must have a Ph.D., and post-doctoral experience in a terrestrial ecology or related discipline will be favourably considered. We seek candidates with an established record of applied research in restoration or reclamation of forest ecosystems following anthropogenic disturbances. In particular, we seek an individual with expertise in biotically-driven, below-ground processes and application of such knowledge to restoring functional forest ecosystems and a strong track record of collaboration in research. The successful candidate's research will complement existing strengths of the Department in land reclamation, soils, forest ecology, and eco-physiology. Applicants must be able to develop a competitive, externally-funded research program. Applicants must be willing and able to interact with industrial and government professionals in the development of and transfer of research relevant to restoration. The successful applicant will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and actively contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, particularly in land reclamation and forest ecology. The Faculty emphasizes excellence in teaching; therefore evidence of novel approaches and interest in non-traditional teaching methods are expected. Teaching responsibilities may include courses in restoration ecology, forest ecosystems, and/or more advanced courses in the applicantÂ’s area of interest. Effective supervision of graduate students and participation on graduate student committees is also required. This position, including appointment as a regular tenure-track faculty member, is contingent on the success of an NSERC Industrial Research Chair application supported by industrial funding. Applications will be evaluated December 3, 2014 and will consist of a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests outlining a proposed collaborative program of research and technology transfer, three sample publications, a teaching dossier, and the names of three referees. Completed applications may be sent to the attention of Dr. Victor Lieffers, Chair, Renewable Resources at the link below. Information about the Department of Renewable Resources, the Faculty and our University is available at http://www.ales.ualberta.ca/rr/ or by contacting Dr. Victor Lieffers at: Dr. Victor Lieffers Chair, Renewable Resources 751 General Services Building University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Canada T6G 2H1 chair...@ales.ualberta.ca We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The University of Alberta is located at 116 Street and 85 Avenue in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2R3 and this position will reside on the 7th floor of the General Services Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2H1
