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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b class=""><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Tenure-track Faculty position in modelling of weather hazards at the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences of the University
of Quebec at Montreal (UQAM).</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is seeking applicants for a tenure-track
Faculty position in modelling of weather hazards.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">A candidate is sought with expertise in modelling of weather hazards, for the study and </span><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">high-resolution
simulation of interactions between the atmosphere, precipitations and water (in all phases) on the Earth surface, land and oceans.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">The target hiring date is June 1<sup class="">st</sup> 2020, subject to final budgetary approval.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">The Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department offers programs in atmospheric sciences at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (BSc,
MSc and PhD). The department houses the Centre ESCER (<a href="http://www.escer.uqam.ca/index.html" class="">http://www.escer.uqam.ca/index.html</a>), which is internationally renowned for its contributions to the fields of regional climate modelling, data
assimilation, remote sensing, radiation, cloud and precipitation physics, the impact of aerosols on climate, land-atmosphere interactions and feedbacks, and hydro-meteorological extremes.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Position summary<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">- Supervise and teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">- Research in the area of interest<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">- Community services</span><span class="" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Requirements for the position <o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">- PhD in Atmospheric Sciences or a related discipline at the time of the appointment<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">- Interest in teaching and supervision of student projects at the undergraduate and graduate levels<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">- To be able to develop an ambitious research program in the targeted field<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">- Excellent research track record with publications in peer-reviewed journals<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">- Strong communication skills (oral and written) in both French and English<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Assets</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">To have relevant experience in teaching and supervising student projects as well as coordinating and managing a research group.</span><span class="" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Starting date</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">: June 1, 2020</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Salary:</span></b><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> According to the collective agreement UQAM-SPUQ.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">UQAM is an equal opportunity institution. Women, natives, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities and handicapped persons who meet the requirements for this
position are encouraged to apply. Candidates who identify with one of these groups are encouraged to complete the Identification Questionnaire (available at the address below) and attach it to their application:<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" class=""><a href="http://www.rhu.uqam.ca/visiteurs/egalite/QuestionnaireAccesEgalite.pdf" class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">www.rhu.uqam.ca/visiteurs/egalite/QuestionnaireAccesEgalite.pdf</span></a></span><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">While all qualified candidates may apply, priority will be given to Canadian citizens as well as to Canadian permanent residents.</span><span class="" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">How to Apply<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">The application must include a cover letter, a statement of research interests (maximum 2 pages), a statement of teaching philosophy (1 page), a complete CV; please
include all documents in a single PDF file. Also ask three references to send recommendation letters to support your candidacy. All material must be sent to </span><span lang="EN-CA" class=""><a href="mailto:tremblay.a@uqam.ca" class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">tremblay.a@uqam.ca</span></a></span><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> with
copy to </span><span lang="EN-CA" class=""><a href="mailto:beauchemin.france@uqam" class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">beauchemin.france@uqam</span></a></span><span lang="EN-CA" class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> and
received <b class="">BEFORE JANUARY 5, 2020, MIDNIGHT Eastern Time</b>.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="font-size: 9pt;">About Montreal:<br class="">
The city of Montréal is world-renowned as a centre of culture, creativity, knowledge and innovation. In 2017 the city celebrated its 375th anniversary, along with Canada’s 150th birthday. The combination of Indigenous, North American and European influences
gives this city a unique cultural and architectural flavour. It enjoys an outstanding reputation for its arts scene, including (among others) the world-renowned Jazz Festival which takes place in late June – early July each year. Montréal’s cosmopolitan character
is reflected in the vibrant and diverse communities that make up the city, and its excellent international cuisine.<br class="">
Montréal is well known as a vibrant, safe city and it was also the first North American city to be designated a UNESCO City of Design in 2006. The city has over 1000 parks and green spaces and 450 km of bike paths. Central to the city’s green spaces are Mont-Royal
in the centre of Montréal, the parks situated on the islands of the St. Lawrence River, and Montréal’s extensive Botanic Garden.<br class="">
Montréal is easily accessible from all parts of the world, with excellent air links. The airport is 20 minutes’ journey from the downtown core. The city boasts an efficient public transit system comprising a network of bus and Metro (subway) routes.</span></p>
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