Position Announcements
Assistant Professor in Ecological Modeling
Département de sciences biologiques
Faculté des arts et des sciences
Tenure-Track Position for an Assistant Professor in Ecological Modeling
The Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track position for an Assistant Professor specializing in Ecological Modeling.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate courses, supervise graduate students, conduct independent research, produce publications, and contribute to the life and administration of the University. Upon arrival, the priority will be to develop an undergraduate course in ecological modeling.
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to consult the Department’s Web site: www.bio.umontreal.ca.
Requirements
-Ph.D. in ecological modeling or a related field
-Postdoctoral research experience is an asset
-Strong publication record in international journals with high visibility
-Innovative research program in ecological modeling of ecosystems. Interest in modeling the distribution and/or flow of contaminants, nutrients, genes or organisms at various levels in aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems. Candidates are expected to complement theoretical modeling with experimental or field validation.
-Interest in interdisciplinary research and openness to collaboration with members of the Department
-Excellent aptitude for teaching in higher education and incorporating new technologies
-A good working knowledge of French is required. French being the teaching language on campus, candidates who do not speak French should acquire an adequate knowledge of it within a reasonable period after the appointment.
Salary
The Université de Montréal offers a competitive salary and a complete range of fringe benefits.
Starting Date
After January 1, 2011 (subject to budget approval)
Candidates’ file, including a curriculum vitae, copies of 3 recent publications or research, a description of their research program (2 pages maximum), and their teaching philosophy should be sent by September 15, 2010. Three confidential letters of reference, from the thesis supervisor, postdoctoral research director, and employer should be sent under separate cover to the same address.
Madame Bernadette Pinel-Alloul, Directrice
Département de sciences biologiques
Université de Montréal
C.P. 6128, succ. Centre-ville
Montréal (Québec) H3C 3J7
The Université de Montréal selection process allows all regular professors in the Department to have access to submissions unless the candidate explicitly states in her or his covering letter that access to the file should be limited to the selection committee. This restriction on accessibility will be lifted if the candidate is invited for an interview.
In compliance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority shall be given to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants.
The Université de Montréal upholds the principles of employment equity and welcomes applications from women, ethnic and visible minorities, aboriginals and people with disabilities.