Canada Research Chair in Sustainability and Policy for Resources and Development,
Liu Institute for Global Issues and the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering (UBC - Vancouver)
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The Liu Institute for Global Issues and the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering invite applications for a jointly appointed Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 2 at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Sustainability and Policy for Resources and Development (a tenure-track appointment). Details about the CRC program are available at:
www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca.
Candidates must have a PhD in environmental, physical, natural or applied sciences/engineering, including interdisciplinary programs and meet the criteria for appointment as an NSERC-designated CRC, Tier 2. Research interests include (but are not limited to): integrated resource management; corporate social responsibility; measurement, modeling and analysis with big-data; community development and health; environmental quality and water protection; watershed and/or mine waste management. Candidates working in any part of the world will be considered. Experience in policy analysis and implementation is desirable.
The successful candidate must have an exceptional research profile, must demonstrate the potential to achieve international recognition, and is expected to attract excellent trainees, students, and future researchers in the area of sustainability and policy for resources and development.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an original and innovative research program as part of CIRDI – the Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (http://www.cirdi.ca/) an interdisciplinary Institute focused on improving the capacity of developing country governments to manage mining and oil and gas production for sustainability and poverty reduction. The candidate will teach in the Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) and the Norman B. Keevil Institute.
The Liu Institute for Global Issues (http://www.ligi.ubc.ca/) is an important part of UBC’s vision to pursue interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research on global issues. The Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering (http://www.mining.ubc.ca/) promotes and advances socially and environmentally responsible mining practices.
The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. This position is subject to final budgetary approval and may begin as early as January 1, 2016.
Applicants are required to apply online at http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers/faculty-careers/ and be prepared to upload the following items (in the order listed): a recent CV, description of research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, three important publications, and examples of policy-related experience. Applicants are asked to arrange for confidential letters to be sent by three referees to Lindsay Marsh lindsay.marsh@ubc.ca. Review of completed applications is expected to begin September 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.