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Rank: Associate Professor (contingent)

Position Start Date: February 1/2004 or as soon thereafter as feasible

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Closing date for applications: November 30/2003

The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a three-year term faculty position at the Associate Professor level in the field of Mineralogical Crystallography. This position is associated with a currently held Tier I CRC Chair, and the position is intended to support research and teaching in the general area of Mineralogical Crystallography.

The Department of Geological Sciences is well-equipped for research in Crystallography and Mineralogy, with the following instrumentation: two single-crystal X-ray diffractometers (one 4K CCD detector, one serial detector), two X-ray powder diffractometers, a microbeam infrared spectrometer, a Cameca SX100 electron microprobe, a LA-ICP-MS, much associated hardware and software, and outstanding technical support.

The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in Crystallography, significant research and teaching experience, a significant international reputation and a major publication record in the area of Mineralogical Crystallography. In order to complement existing programs of research in the department, expertise is essential in the crystallography and crystal chemistry of titanium-silicate minerals, phosphate minerals, amphiboles and micas.

The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applications must include a curriculum vitae, a summary of research interests, and contact information (e-mail + snail-mail addresses) for three referees, and should be sent to :

Dr. Frank C. Hawthorne
Department of Geological Sciences
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
R3T 2N2


e-mail: frank_hawthorne@umanitoba.ca
phone: 204-474-8861
FAX: 204-474-7623
www.umanitoba.ca

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba).