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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700">Assistant Professorship in Petrology
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT">The Department of Earth Sciences at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a tenure
track Assistant Professorship in petrology commencing as early as September 2016. A PhD is
required, and post-doctoral research, teaching or industry experience is desirable. Qualified
candidates may be considered for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair. The research activities of
the successful candidate will complement the existing petrology and tectonics research
interests within the Department, while contributing to the expertise of the Department as a
whole. Candidates with expertise in metamorphic and/or igneous petrology are encouraged to
apply.
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT">The successful candidate will develop a strong, externally funded research program, and
supervise both Master’s and Doctoral students. Teaching responsibilities may include
undergraduate and graduate level metamorphic petrology, igneous petrology, mineralogy and
tectonics, as well as breadth courses.
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT">For additional information about this position, see <a href="http://www.sfu.ca/earth-sciences/">http://www.sfu.ca/earth-sciences/</a>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT">All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent
Residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity
and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, aboriginal
people and persons with disabilities.
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT">Applicants are requested to submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching
interests, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three referees.
Electronic applications are preferred. Applications or requests for further information should be
directed to:
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT">Dr. Brent Ward<br>
Chair, Department of Earth Sciences
Simon Fraser University<br>
8888 University Drive<br>
Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6<br>
Phone: 778-782-7230<br>
E-mail: <a href="mailto:eascsec@sfu.ca">eascsec@sfu.ca</a>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT">Review of applications will begin December 15</span><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:ArialMT;vertical-align:4pt">th</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT">, 2015.
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:ArialMT">Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University
for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details, see the Collection
Notice:</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana;color:rgb(51,102,153);background-color:rgb(253,253,253)"><a href="http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/collection_notice.html">http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/collection_notice.html</a></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Verdana;background-color:rgb(253,253,253)">. </span></p>
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