The Canada Research Chairs Program was established by the Government of Canada to enable Canadian universities to achieve the highest levels of research excellence. In its 2000 budget, the Government of Canada provided $900 million to support the establishment, by 2003-4, of 2000 Canada Research Chairs in universities across the country. As set out in the Program Guide, this program is designed to enable Canadian universities to create outstanding research opportunities which will attract the global research leaders. Detailed information on the program and a copy of the Program Guide are available on the Canada Research Chair web site found at www.chairs.gc.ca.

The Chairs Program provides Memorial University of Newfoundland with an opportunity to strengthen its research culture, infrastructure and reputation through the retention of outstanding researchers and the recruitment of new faculty members with exceptional research records.

Memorial University is currently seeking to fill CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR positions and invites applications and nominations in the following areas:

Tier I candidates must be experienced researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their research fields. Appointment of Tier I Chairs would normally be at the rank of full professor. Tier II candidates must be acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead their research fields. Appointment of Tier II Chairs would normally be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

Applicants are encouraged to review Memorial's CRC Strategic Research Plan on our website.

Salary and infrastructure support will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the chair appointee. Support for research infrastructure for appointees may also be available from the Canada Foundation for Innovation. Start-up funds would be negotiated with the appropriate faculty.

Memorial University is home to a vibrant and innovative research community.

Our Strategic Research Plan for the Canada Research Chairs program focuses on internationally recognized research in:

• Industrial development and environmental sustainability
• Ocean and coastal studies
• Health
• North Atlantic/Newfoundland studies

Memorial is Atlantic Canada's largest comprehensive university, offering 16,000 students degree programs in 15 faculties and schools, with first-rate facilities and services.

The university’s main campus is located in St. John’s, capital of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The oldest city in North America, St. John’s, has a vibrant history and culture. It has a population of 174,051 in the metro area and is the site of many world class research and development facilities including an international centre of excellence in marine science and technology. The city is also an active centre for investment and business activity.

We have nearly 1,000 faculty members who are committed to excellence in the advancement of their fields and to the economic wealth and social well-being of Newfoundland and Labrador - - and the world beyond.