************************************************************************************ Two great positions at University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, hope to get lots of volcanological interest ! Ben Kennedy and Jim Cole ************************************************************************************ Lecturer in Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry Vacancy No: A086-09J Closing Date: 5 June 2009 The Department of Geological Sciences invites applications for the continuing (tenured) position of Lecturer in Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry. Igneous petrology and Geochemistry are core components of the programmes offered by the Department of Geological Sciences at University of Canterbury. Applicants for this position will be expected to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise postgraduate research students in the MSc and PhD programmes, and develop their own research programmes. Applicants must have a PhD and postdoctoral research in igneous petrology and geochemistry with a proven research and publication track record in this area. Evidence of a commitment to excellent teaching and outstanding research with potential or demonstrated ability to lead research programmes and gain external funding will be required. The Department of Geological Sciences has a high national and international profile and has excellent teaching and research facilities. For more information see www.geol.canterbury.ac.nz. Enquiries of an academic nature may be made to Professor Jamie Shulmeister, Acting Head of Department, at james.shulmeister@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The Department is committed to equality in the workplace and applications from all suitably qualified persons are encouraged. Job sharing or other innovative employment practices may be considered. The University of Canterbury offers generous leave provisions, including sabbatical and Erksine Fellowship leave as well as support for and expectation of active participation at national and international conferences. Applications for this position should include a completed University of Canterbury application form, a curriculum vitae, a summary of recent research achievements and a one- page outline of their academic and research goals. Applications must be received by the closing date of 5 June 2009. It is anticipated that the appointee will take up the position in early 2010. The University of Canterbury is an EEO employer and invites applications from all sectors of the community. The University of Canterbury actively seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. For more detailed information on this position and to apply online visit http://vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz. Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Hazard and Disaster Management Vacancy No: A083-09J Closing Date: 30 April 2009 The Department of Geological Sciences invites applications for the continuing (tenured) position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Hazard and Disaster Management. The Hazard and Disaster Management programmes (BSc (Hons), PG Dip. Sc., MSc and PhD) at University of Canterbury, New Zealand introduce graduates in the earth sciences to the realities of managing natural hazards in society, with the goal of improving the use of geosciences in hazard and disaster management decision-making. This position therefore requires a well-qualified research scientist who is committed to advancing and applying science for the benefit of society, and to communicating it to non-scientists at all levels. Applicants for this position will be expected to develop course material and contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise postgraduate research students in the Hazard and Disaster Management programme, and initiate their own research programmes. An excellent research and publication track record in relevant aspects of the earth sciences and their application to hazard mitigation is a key requirement. Evidence of a commitment to excellent teaching and research, with demonstrated ability to obtain external funding, will be required. Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary teaching and research, and ability to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in geology and/or engineering geology, are essential. Candidates with experience in the application of leading-edge technologies to hazard assessment and mitigation may be preferred. Applicants must have a PhD in an appropriate area of geoscience and its application to hazard and disaster management, with a research track record appropriate to their level of application. The Department of Geological Sciences has a high national and international profile and has excellent teaching and research facilities. For more information see www.geol.canterbury.ac.nz. Enquiries of an academic nature may be made to Associate Professor Tim Davies, coordinator of the Hazard and Disaster Management programme, at tim.davies@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The Hazard and Disaster Management teaching and research programmes at University of Canterbury are now well established and in strong demand; the appointee will be expected to contribute to their further development, and to the activities of the Natural Hazards Research Centre based in the Department of Geological Sciences. These particularly focus on developing societal resilience and adaptability to geological hazards. The University of Canterbury offers generous leave provisions, including sabbatical and Erksine Fellowship leave as well as support for and expectation of active participation at national and international conferences. The Department is committed to equality in the workplace and applications from all suitably qualified persons are encouraged. Job sharing or other innovative employment practices may be considered. Applications for this position should include a completed University of Canterbury application form, a curriculum vitae, a summary of recent research achievements and a one-page outline of their academic and research goals in New Zealand. Applications must be received by the closing date of 30 April 2009. It is anticipated that the appointee will take up the position in early 2010. The University of Canterbury is an EEO employer and invites applications from all sectors of the community. The University of Canterbury actively seeks to meet its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. For more detailed information on this position and to apply online visit http://vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz. ============================================================== To unsubscribe from the volcano list, send the message: signoff volcano to: listserv@xxxxxxx, or write to: volcano-request@xxxxxxxx To contribute to the volcano list, send your message to: volcano@xxxxxxxx Please do not send attachments. ==============================================================
