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The Departments of Biochemistry and Microbiology and Physics and Astronomy in conjunction with BC Cancer Victoria, invite applications from external candidates for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in System-Based Approaches to Cancer Biology.  This CRC recruitment is part of a broad strategy to expand and raise the profile of health research and strengthen partnerships at UVic.  The successful applicant will be nominated by the University for a Tier 2 CRC and, upon approval by the CRC Secretariat, will then be offered a position at the rank of Assistant Professor eligible for tenure.  The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024. Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs are one of Canada’s premier early career recognition and recruitment programs, and are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). However, applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned...

                                  “Modern bioenergy is the overlooked giant of the renewable energy field,” says Dr. Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency. (https://www.iamrenew.com/sustainability/bioenergy-is-the-overlooked-giant-in-renewable). Its share of the world’s total renewables consumption is about 50% today, as much as hydro, wind, solar and all other renewables combined. The IEA expects biofuels to continue to lead the renewable/low carbon energy transportation field, which has enormous potential for further growth. Biofuels will become increasingly important to reduce the carbon footprint of the long-distance transport sector (aviation, marine, rail, trucking) as they will not be easily (green) electrified. As the world tries to decarbonize, global...

  Faculty of Human and Health Sciences Tenured   Posting #FAPS01-23 ACC   The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a tenured position as Chair of the Department of Psychology at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, with proposed starting date of July 1, 2023. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship.   Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Human and Health Sciences, the Chair will be committed to the mission and values of UNBC while providing creative and inspirational leadership to the Department of Psychology. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team of established and junior faculty who are committed to the highest standards of excellence and innovation in post-secondary education and research. The Department of...