The Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography at Memorial University of Newfoundland invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position from individuals in the area of physical oceanography. The appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor level. The anticipated starting date is September 1, 2009. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline, relevant postdoctoral experience and an established publication record. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an active research program and to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Many members of the Department participate in interdisciplinary degree programs in Computational Science and Environmental Science and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to participate in and contribute to these interdisciplinary areas. Opportunities also exist for collaboration with government scientists at the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Center (DFO) and the Institute for Ocean Technology (NRC).

The Department has strong externally funded research programs in several areas of oceanography including ocean modeling, biophysical modeling, ocean circulation, ocean acoustics, coastal oceanography, ocean sensor development, glacial and climate dynamics, laboratory fluids, as well as condensed matter research in biomaterials and soft matter, magnetic and electronic materials, nanoscience and molecular physics, and photonics, spectroscopy and microscopy (for more details, see the Department's web site: http://www.physics.mun.ca/).

Applications, including a C.V., the names of three references and a statement of research interests, should be submitted to: Dr. B. deYoung, Head, Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography,  Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X7. Applications must be received no later than December 11, 2009. Please quote reference number VPA-PHYS-2008-001.

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to over 17,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning. St. John's is a safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified men and women, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.