Candidates should at least have a Bachelors degree. The successful candidate will contribute to the educational and research programs developed within the department. We seek applicants with research interests complementing and building on existing programs, centered either on Hydrogeology and Geo-engineering or Geodynamics and Resources, with specific areas of interest that include one of the above mentioned disciplines. Ability to collaborate on research projects with other faculty members within the department is strongly desired. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Geology, Earth Sciences or a related field at the time of employment, and demonstrate potential to establish and maintain a funded research program and a strong potential for high quality teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Salary is commensurate with the current collective agreement.
Excellent applicants will also be selected as candidates for federal and provincial programs leading to tenure-track positions. Applicants should submit a letter of intent stating professional goals, research objectives and teaching interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of at least two references. Advanced levels of hydrogeologic and consulting experience are required. Job responsibilities will include technical oversight or project management of hydrogeologic investigations of groundwater contamination, groundwater resources, artificial groundwater recharge, and surface groundwater interactions in perennial and ephemeral rivers or streams. In addition, we are actively involved in research into the optimization of mine reclamation cover systems and direct reclamation of mining wastes.