The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of New Brunswick Saint John invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level, beginning July 1, 2022 or a mutually acceptable date thereafter. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
The successful candidate will be an Aquatic Functional Biologist whose research interests complement the current strengths within the Department. We invite applications from candidates whose research focuses on mechanistic understanding of biological processes in coastal or freshwater organisms (e.g., ecotoxicology, biochemistry, physiology, biomechanics, developmental biology). The candidate will offer undergraduate courses in their area of expertise and contribute to the UNBSJ Marine Semester program. UNB Saint John has a strong commitment to teaching and demonstrated excellence in teaching will be an asset.
Qualifications include a PhD degree and clear evidence of strong research ability, as the successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded research program and be involved in supervision of BSc (Honours) and graduate (MSc and PhD) students. They will also be expected to contribute to the development and activity of a new undergraduate program in Applied Coastal Ecology and research initiatives in Coastal Studies led by the Department.
The Department of Biological Sciences offers 4-year BSc degrees in Marine Biology, Biology, and Biology-Psychology, as well as research-based MSc and PhD degrees in various areas of Biological Sciences. It has 20 faculty members with research expertise in a variety of fields of biology (marine biology, evolution, ecology, physiology, aquaculture, fisheries, environmental biology and biodiversity), as well as geology, chemistry, and physics. The Saint John campus, located where one of the largest watersheds in North America flows into the Bay of Fundy, has recognized strengths in marine and freshwater biology. The department has excellent wet lab facilities equipped with seawater and dechlorinated freshwater. For more information, visit the Departmental website: http://www.unb.ca/saintjohn/sase/dept/biology/index.html. The concentration of expertise in marine and freshwater biology and coastal studies within UNB and the region, including the Canadian Rivers Institute, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans' Saint Andrews Biological Station, and the Huntsman Marine Science Centre, provides many opportunities for collaboration.
Applicants are requested to submit electronically (as a single PDF) a curriculum vitae, the names and addresses (e-mail and telephone number) of three referees, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, and up to three reprints of recent publications to:
Dr. Heather Hunt, Chair of Biological Sciences
Email: sjbiol@unb.ca
Applicants should state whether they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2022.
Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.
The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.