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<span
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Research Chair – Tier II<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span
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Fluid Dynamics with Application To Physical Oceanography<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">The
Department of Oceanography at Dalhousie University
(<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/oceanography.html">www.dal.ca/faculty/science/oceanography.html</a>) is seeking
applicants for a Tier II Canada Research Chair in </span><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white">Geophysical Fluid
Dynamics (GFD) with application to physical oceanography.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white">The successful
candidate must have a Ph.D. in physical oceanography or related
field, and have demonstrated research excellence in GFD. The
candidate is expected to make effective use of (i)
state-of-the-art models to better understand, and possibly
predict, changes in the physical properties of the deep ocean
and/or adjacent shelf seas, and (ii) modern data assimilation
techniques in order to blend model predictions with
observations. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The
successful candidate must have the potential to develop a
collaborative and productive research program that is
complementary to the ongoing research activities of the
Department of Oceanography and other departments in the Faculty
of Science (e.g., <span style="background:white">
Physics and Atmospheric Science)</span>, and also engage with
local, federally-funded research organizations and the national
and international research community.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">In
addition to research excellence, the successful candidate will
be expected to contribute to the teaching and service mandates
of Dalhousie University. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt">The
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Canada
Research Chair (</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">CRC)
program was established by the Government of Canada to attract
outstanding researchers to Canadian universities (</span><a
href="http://www.chairs.gc.ca"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">www.chairs.gc.ca</span></a><span
style="font-size:12.0pt">). The CRC program expects Tier II
nominees to be excellent emerging researchers who have
demonstrated research creativity and potential to achieve
international recognition.
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style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">The
successful candidate will be appointed to a tenure stream
position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2016 but
applications will continue to be accepted until the position is
filled. The anticipated start date is 1 July, 2017 or as
negotiated. The application should include a detailed <i>curriculum
vitae</i>, a two to three page description of current research
and accomplishments, three representative publications, the
names and contact information of three referees, and a completed
Self-ID questionnaire which is available at
</span><a href="http://www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid"><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">www.dal.ca/becounted/selfid</span></a><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">. Please
send the complete application to<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Professor
Keith R. Thompson<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Chair ,Tier II CRC in GFD-PO<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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of Oceanography, Dalhousie University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:12.0pt">Dalhousie University is recognized
internationally for its world-class academic programs and as
one of Canada’s leading research institutions. With its 200<sup>th</sup>
anniversary on the horizon in 2018, Dalhousie continues to
welcome talented scholars and encourages them to join its
mission to make a lasting impact through the discovery,
advancement and sharing of knowledge. The university
</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> is heavily
involved in a number of major ocean-related research
initiatives. A recent example is the new Ocean Frontier
Institute (OFI;
</span></i><a href="http://www.dal.ca/ofi"><i><span
style="font-size:12.0pt">www.dal.ca/ofi</span></i></a><i><span
style="font-size:12.0pt">) which will bring together
researchers and institutes from across the globe to understand
our changing oceans and create safe, sustainable solutions for
ocean development. (The OFI will be supported by a $93.7M
award from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund program
(CFREF;
</span></i><a href="http://www.cfref-apogee.gc.ca"><i><span
style="font-size:12.0pt">www.cfref-apogee.gc.ca</span></i></a><i><span
style="font-size:12.0pt">) and a similar contribution from
government, private and partners.)</span></i><i><span
style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><i><span
style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;background:white">This
Tier II CRC is reserved for external recruitment. Only
candidates who are external to Dalhousie University may apply.
Dalhousie is committed
</span></i><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%">to
fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and
inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from
qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability,
racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual
orientations and gender identities, and all qualified
candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our
community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply;
however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority.</span></i><i><span
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