Memorial University of Newfoundland - Department of Biochemistry.

The Department of Biochemistry is recruiting an outstanding investigator to fill a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Proteomics. Applications are invited for a tenure-track position at the assistant or associate Professor level. The search committee are looking for candidates with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, a minimum of two years of post-doctoral experience and a proven track record in the area of functional/structural proteomics. Applicants will be expected to establish an active externally-funded research program and contribute to departmental teaching. Expected appointment date is September 1, 2004. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a one page summary of proposed research, and arrange for three referees to forward appraisals, to: Dr. P. J. Davis, Head, Dept. Biochemistry, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X9 (email: pdavis@mun.ca; fax (709) 737-2422) by January 1, 2004.

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified men and women, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Further information is available at: www.mun.ca/biochem.

The Biochemistry Department has a tradition of externally-funded research programs and has made four appointments in the past two years. We house an amino acid analysis facility, fluorescence and CD spectrometers, scanning calorimeters, real-time PCR and have access to a MALDI TOF mass spectrometer and a 500 MHz NMR spectrometer.

Memorial university is the largest university in Atlantic Canada with an enrollment of over 17,000 students. As the only university in the province, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. St. John's is a safe city with great historic charm, a lively cultural scene and access to a range of outdoor activities.

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