[Aqualist] Another job at Geological Sciences at University of Canterbury - Environmental Geochemistry

[James Shulmeister]

Dear all,

This could suit someone with an instrumental bent and a specialty in,
for example, stable isotopes for environmental and paleoclimate work....

Department of Geological Sciences
University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand


Vacancy number:  A242-06J
Closing date: 1 November 2006

The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Canterbury
invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in
Environmental Geochemistry. 

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Environmental
Geochemistry.or a related field. They should have an established high
quality research record with potential to build and lead a research
programme in environmental geochemistry and gain external funding.
Evidence of a commitment to excellent teaching is required. Expertise
with modern environmental geochemical analytical equipment is essential.
The appointee will be required to teach in the general area of
environmental geochemistry within the Geology undergraduate programme
and in the Engineering Geology and Environmental Science postgraduate
programmes.

The department is committed to the purchase of a major piece of
analytical equipment in the field of Environmental Geochemistry in 2007.
It is expected that that the purchase will be guided by the successful
applicant and the equipment will be primarily for their use. The
department currently has an XRF, and XRD, as well as a wet chemistry
laboratory. A sedimentology laboratory with a laser particle sizer is
also available. Mass spectrometers and other equipment are available
elsewhere on campus.

More information on our teaching and research programmes is available on
our website:http://www.geol.canterbury.ac.nz and further information can
be obtained from acting Head of Department, Assoc Prof. Jarg Pettinga at
jarg.pettinga at canterbury.ac.nz.  

For detailed information and to apply online visit
http://vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz

James Shulmeister PhD,
Associate Professor of Quaternary Geology,
Deputy HoD and Postgraduate Coordinator,
Dept. of Geological Sciences,
University of Canterbury,
New Zealand

ph: + 64 3 364 2762
fax: + 64 3 364 2769