Postdoctoral Position in Arctic Tephrochronology
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
University of Alberta
Application Review Begins: Wednesday, 1 November 2006
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Sciences, please go to:
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A postdoctoral position is available in the area of Tephrochronology and
Quaternary Stratigraphy in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric
Sciences at the University of Alberta. The Department of Earth and
Atmospheric Sciences has excellent analytical facilities to support
tephrochronology and funding is in place to support projects with
fieldwork components in northern Canada and Alaska. Candidates should
have experience in tephra or cryptotephra studies either through past
fieldwork or analytical techniques, or complimentary experience. The
position is available for two years with potential renewal for one
additional year.
Applicants should send an e-mail with CV, brief statement of research
interests, and the names and contact information for three references as
a PDF attachment to Dr. Duane Froese (duane.froese [at] ualberta.ca).
Applications will be reviewed beginning Wednesday, 1 November 2006 and
will be accepted until the position is filled. The starting date is
negotiable but may be as early as Friday, 1 December 2006.
The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit and is committed
to the principle of equity in employment. The university welcomes
diversity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men,
including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and
Aboriginal persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply,
however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given
priority.