FW: Aquatic Biology Postion, tenure track

[Katherine HARLE]

contact:
Dr. Peter T. Boag, Head
Department of Biology
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
K7L 3N6

E-mail: biohead at biology.queensu.ca
Fax: (613) 533-6617
Web site: biology.queensu.ca

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Tenure-track Position in Aquatic Biology

The Department of Biology at Queen's University invites applications for a
tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in aquatic biology,
preferably with a research focus in limnology, paleolimnology, community
ecology, and/or environmental change. Individuals working with aquatic
invertebrates or aquatic plants are especially encouraged to apply.

Queen's has strong research and teaching programs in aquatic biology;
excellent facilities include the Paleoecological Environmental Assessment
and Research Laboratory (PEARL), Queen's University Biological Station on
Lake Opinicon and the Fowler Herbarium (http://biology.queensu.ca/).

Qualifications include a PhD, postdoctoral experience and published
evidence of excellent research ability. The successful candidate will be
expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program, and be
an excellent teacher. All faculty members are expected to teach graduate
and undergraduate courses, and supervise graduate student research.

Expected date of appointment is July 1, 2002 (or as negotiated). Salary
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application
deadline is December 15, 2001 or until position is filled.

Applications including a curriculum vitae, statement of current and
prospective research interests, statement of teaching interests and at
least three letters of reference should be sent to:

Dr. Peter T. Boag, Head
Department of Biology
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
K7L 3N6

E-mail: biohead at biology.queensu.ca
Fax: (613) 533-6617
Web site: biology.queensu.ca

This position is open to citizens of all countries, but Canadians and
permanent residents will be considered first. Queen's University has an
Employment Equity program and encourages applications from all qualified
women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons
with disabilities, gay men and lesbians.


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John P. Smol, FRSC
Professor
Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change
Editor, Journal of Paleolimnology

Paleoecological Environmental Assessment and Research Lab (PEARL)
Dept. Biology, 116 Barrie St.
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6, Canada

Phone:  (613) 533-6147;    FAX: (613) 533-6617
E-mail:  SmolJ at BIOLOGY.QueensU.Ca

PEARL WWW =  http://biology.queensu.ca/~pearl/
J.Paleolimnology  WWW =
http://www.umanitoba.ca/geoscience/paleolim/jopl.html