The Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science, Dalhousie University invites applications from outstanding candidates for a tenure-stream faculty position, beginning July 1, 2008. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D, demonstrated excellence in atmospheric science, and the ability to teach undergraduates in a physics department. The priorities of the appointment are the excellence of the candidate and the ability to initiate an internationally recognized research program. The successful candidate will be expected to enhance and complement the existing activities of the atmospheric science group in both teaching and research, and to attract funding from major funding agencies.
Our Department (see http://www.physics.dal.ca) is vibrant and research-intensive. Our many new faculty members have all obtained significant external funding to support their research programs. Dalhousie, with 17,000 students (3,800 graduate) is a major research and teaching university within Canada. Halifax is the largest city in Atlantic Canada, is on the coast, and offers an outstanding quality of life (see http://www.halifaxinfo.com/).
The atmospheric science group has a very active research program with connections to many major national and international programs including collaborations with NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, planetary missions, Arctic measurements and other field campaigns. There are many opportunities to build a world-class research program and to collaborate in major global initiatives. (see http://physics.dal.ca/Research/Atmospheric_Science/)
Applicants should submit a current CV and statements of both proposed research directions and teaching interests, and should arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent to us directly. The review process will begin on November 15, 2007 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For specific enquiries, phone 902-494-6852 or e-mail physics@dal.ca. Please send application materials to:
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science
Dalhousie University
6310 Coburg Street, Room 218
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1Z9
Fax: 902-494-5191
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women.