Three Positions in Integrated Petroleum Geoscience, University of Alberta

The Departments of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Physics propose to launch a new course-based MSc program in Integrated Petroleum Geosciences (IPG). This will be a rigorous one-year accelerated program intended to prepare students with appropriate undergraduate backgrounds for work in the modern petroleum industry. Information about the proposed program can be found at http://www.ualberta.ca/EAS. Three new faculty positions are available to support this program. These will be joint appointments between the Departments of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences and Physics. One position will be an appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level, while the other two will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants must hold a PhD degree at the time of appointment and have a proven research record and demonstrate excellence in teaching. The successful candidate for the senior position will be the first Director of the proposed program with primary responsibility for guiding development of the IPG program. This individual will have extensive experience with workplace practices in the modern petroleum industry. Previous experience with a similar program would also be an asset. Applicants for all three positions should have interests and experience in Petroleum Geoscience, preferably with demonstrated expertise in fields such as geophysical data processing or interpretation, petrophysics, basin modeling, or reservoir simulation. The successful applicants will be actively involved with teaching of the IPG program, mentoring of appropriate student projects, and liaising with industry partners. They will also be expected to develop their own research programs with supervision of graduate students being an integral part. Applications for these positions should be addressed to:

Dr. Martin Sharp
Chair, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
University of Alberta
Edmonton Alberta Canada  T6G 2E3

Applications should include a current curriculum vita, a statement of research interests and relevant experience, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants for the Director position should include a clear outline of their previous administrative experience. Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent to Dr. Sharp as soon as possible. Although the initial closing date for applications will be March 1 2008, the competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found. The start date for these positions is July 1, 2008, or as soon as possible thereafter.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.