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University of Calgary Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Solid Earth Geochemistry The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Calgary invites applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Solid Earth Geochemistry. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and an outstanding track record in research and teaching. The Chair will engage in research in solid earth geochemistry, geochronology and/or igneous petrology, with an emphasis on field-based studies of orogenic belts. The Chair will contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including supervision of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. It is anticipated that the appointment will be made at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to an emerging scholar who has received his/her Ph.D within the last ten years. The Department of Geology and Geophysics provides an outstanding research environment, bringing in ca. Can$4.5 million in external research funding. It has an internationally recognized record of excellence in petrology and tectonics research and hosts the Lithoprobe Seismic Processing Facility and University of Calgary Laboratory for Electron Beam Microanalysis. The University of Calgary is situated within an hour of the Front Ranges of the Canadian Cordillera. Additional information on the Department is available at our website (http://www.geo.ucalgary.ca). The Canada Research Chairs Program has been established by the Canadian government to enable Canadian universities to foster research excellence and enhance their role as world class centres of research. Information on the Canada Research Chairs Program is available at the CRC website (http://www.chairs.gc.ca). The Tier II CRC is described at: http://www.chairs.gc.ca/web/program/index_e.asp. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement explaining the applicant's vision for the evolution of the chair (including a research plan), statement of teaching philosophy, and the names of three referees to: Dr. Larry Lines, Head Department of Geology & Geophysics University of Calgary 2500 University Drive N.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4 Telephone: 403-220-2796 Fax: 403-284-0074 E-mail: [log in to unmask] The deadline for applications is September 30, 2005 or until a suitable candidate is found. Nomination to the Canada Research Chairs Program will occur after a candidate has been selected. The anticipated start date for the position is January 1, 2007. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, especially Canadians and permanent residents. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. David R.M. Pattison, Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada. Phone: 403-220-3263 Fax: 403-284-0074 email: [log in to unmask] web page: http://www.geo.ucalgary.ca/~pattison/