University of Calgary

Science in Society

Tier II NSERC

The Faculty of Communication and Culture, and the Faculty of Science jointly invite applications for a junior chair to support interdisciplinary work that crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries.

We seek an individual who can catalyze the interactions between scientists whose interests will increasingly interact with public policy, and those experts on the human side of issues whose understanding of social and cultural issues would deepen through a connection with scientific disciplines.

In Communication and Culture, extant expertise includes the social and cultural context of ICT, of biotechnology, of innovation systems, and of human ecology in the North. In Science, strong groups exist in aquatic ecology, plant physiology and plant biotechnology, applications of geophysics to greenhouse gas emission problems (CREWES consortium), human computer interface, and environmental science, including the use of stable isotopes in studying anthropogenic effects. We seek candidates whose research and teaching background and interests complement this expertise.

The successful applicant would be expected to develop an active research program and supervise graduate students, as well as to contribute to and teach courses in both the Science, Technology and Society and the Natural Sciences programs offered by the two Faculties. The teaching assignment will be consistent with the primary research focus of the Canada Research Chairs.

A PhD is required of an individual who will be eligible to apply for NSERC funding. Applications, including a CV and three letters of reference should reach

Dr. Kathleen Scherf, Dean
Faculty of Communication and Culture
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4

by 15 September 2001. Anticipated appointment date is 1 July 2002.