Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering
Applications are invited for a full-time, continuing (i.e. permanent) position in the Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering at the level of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (which spans the range from assistant professor to associate professor in the US system) depending on the successful candidate's relevant research and teaching record.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline and have a demonstrated record of published research in geotechnical engineering or geomechanics. The successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence in teaching of core courses in geomechanics at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and will undertake research and supervision of postgraduate students. The appointee will also be expected to supervise Masters and Ph.D. students, establish a vigorous externally-funded analytical and/or experimental research programme, collaborate with others in the University, and contribute to Departmental activities.
This is an exciting opportunity to participate in the further development of the geomechanics programme in a dynamic and productive department. Research and teaching interests in one or more of the following areas would be an advantage: seismic geotechnical engineering, foundation engineering, soil-structure interaction, geomechanics or geosynthetics. It is also desirable that the appointee will develop strong links with the design profession.
The Department of Civil and Natural Resources Engineering has a modern well-equipped geomechanics laboratory, excellent computer and library facilities within the University, and a strong commitment to top-level research. For information on the Department, please visit: www.civil.canterbury.ac.nz.
Operational expenditure will be available from College of Engineering funds for the first two years after appointment, and the appointee will also have the opportunity to apply to capital expenditure funds as part of the annual budgeting process.
For more information on the position, please contact the Head of Department, Professor Roger Nokes, email:roger.nokes@canterbury.ac.nz.
The closing date for this position is: 15 February 2013 (NZ time)
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Applications for all positions at the University of Canterbury are to be made on-line via the Apply button below (Job ID 1783). Applications should include a covering letter, and full curriculum vitae with the contact details of 3 referees, plus a 2-3 page document outlining your research interests and goals, your teaching philosophy, and propose how you would contribute to our geomechanics programme. For enquiries regarding the application process, please email: hr@engineering.canterbury.ac.nz
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