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University of Waterloo
Department of Geography and Environmental Management
Tenure Track SHARCNET Research Chair in Geomatics at Assistant Professor Level.

The Department of Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a tenure track SHARCNET Research Chair in Geomatics at the assistant professor level. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in climatology and climate modelling, and with teaching experience in physical geography (Earth system science). Candidates must have a Ph.D. and a proven research record in one or more of the following areas: coupling of ocean-atmosphere processes, especially related to sea ice, within the global climate system; the application of heritage and state of the art Earth observation measurements in climate models; cryospheric, microclimatic and/or hydrological feedbacks at local to regional scales in the climate system. Expertise in the impacts of climate change on natural and human systems will be an added advantage. The successful candidate will have a research program that requires high-performance computing (HPC) facilities, such as those provided by SHARCNET.

SHARCNET is a consortium of colleges and universities that share a network of high performance computers, linked by advanced fibre optics. The SHARCNET Research Chair in Geomatics will be expected to enhance research, using HPC to promote interdisciplinary studies in interaction with departments, the newly established Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change (IC3) and partner institutions.

The Department of Geography and Environmental Management is part of the Faculty of Environment, which also includes the Department of Environment and Resource Studies, School of Planning, School for Environment Enterprise and Development, and Centre for Knowledge Integration. For additional information see: http://www.environment.uwaterloo.ca/.

The anticipated starting date is July 1, 2010. Applications must include statements of career objectives, research interests, and the applicant's approach to teaching and learning. Applicants must include with the letter of application a C.V. and the names (with contact information) of four referees. Referees will be contacted for those included in the short list after an initial review of applications that will commence on February 28, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. The appointment is subject to budgetary approval.

Applications should be sent to:

Chair, SHARCNET Research Chair Search Committee
Department of Geography and Environmental Management
Faculty of Environment
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1.

The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native persons, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. This appointment is subject to the availability of funds.