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Analytical laboratories on campus include microbeam (SEM, TEM, EMPA), X-ray (SCXRD, PXRD, XRF, Micro-CT), and geochemical (LA-ICP-MS, ICP-ES, ICP-OES) facilities, Canada’s National AE Lalonde Accelerating Mass Spectrometer Laboratory, and noble gas and stable isotope instrumentation. The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the best universities in the country and the largest bilingual university in the world. Located on the unceded territory of Anishinabé-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada’s Capital.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

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The University of Ottawa is justly proud of its more than 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and their spouses in their second official language. At the time of tenure, professors are expected to be able to function in a bilingual setting. In certain cases, professors must have the ability to teach in both official languages to be granted tenure.

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The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in a field broadly related to sedimentary geology and the evolution of Earth’s surface. We seek a scientist with an outstanding track record for innovative research in modern or ancient sedimentary systems. We are especially interested in candidates with with research interests in sedimentary processes, basin dynamics, paleoclimatology or georesources. Candidates with a research focus in the Arctic and a solid foundation in field geology are strongly encouraged to apply. A $2M Cenovus endowment is available to help support graduate student research. The proposed starting date is July 1, 2025.

Responsibilities include: 1) teaching across a broad spectrum of sedimentary geology with a strong field component; 2) supervising BSc, MSc and PhD students; 3) developing an externally-funded research program; 4) establishing connections with industry and government agencies; and 5) contributing to administrative and academic activities with the department and faculty.

Skill requirements:

• PhD in Earth Sciences, Geology, or Environmental Sciences
• Postdoctoral experience and excellent didactic skills are an asset
• Language: The University of Ottawa is proud to be the largest bilingual (English-French) university in North America, and considers bilingualism to be one of its distinguishing characteristics. The selected candidate must have a passive knowledge of French at the time of obtaining tenure. Preference may be given to candidates who are able to teach in French at the time of hiring.

Application procedure: Applications should be submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa Academic Careers website (https://uottawa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/uOttawa_External_Career_Site/job/Ottawa-ON/Assistant-Professor-in-Sedimentary-Geologist_JR18134). Candidates should include the following in their application:

• a cover letter and curriculum vitae
• a statement summarizing the proposed research program (2-3 pages)
• strategies of the candidate’s pedagogical approach to teaching Earth Sciences (2 pages)
• a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service (1 page)
• names and contact details of three professional references