Assistant Professor Position Posted at McGill University


The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at McGill University is seeking
outstanding applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of
atmosphere-ocean general circulation modeling. The successful applicant will be
expected to develop an active research program, supervise graduate students, and teach a
variety of undergraduate and graduate courses. Depending on the qualifications of the
successful candidate, hiring may be possible at either the Associate or Full Professor
level.

Preference will be given to candidates whose area of expertise is climate-change
dynamics.

A Ph. D. in atmospheric or oceanic sciences or a closely-related field is required.
McGill University is an English-speaking university located in Montreal, one of North
America’s most cosmopolitan cities. For more information about McGill University and
the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, please see http://www.mcgill.ca/meteo.

A hard copy (not via email) of the applicant’s curriculum vitae, research proposal, and
teaching statement should be sent to:

Dr. John R. Gyakum, Chair
Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

McGill University
805 Sherbrooke Street West

Montreal, QC H3A 2K6
Canada
514-398-3760; fax: 514-398-6115

Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to the above
address. In accordance with Canadian employment and immigration regulations, this
advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
However, applications from all outstanding candidates will be considered. McGill
University is committed to equity in employment.
The preferred starting date for this position is September 1, 2008.
Review of the applications will begin in December 2007 and continue until the position
is filled.