Guelph positions

[Tom Michaels]

The Department of Crop Science, University of Guelph, Canada is
advertising the following two positions (and I finally learned the
magic words to read them into my editor correctly):
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                      POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

                   DEPARTMENT OF CROP SCIENCE

                      UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - OILSEED BREEDER

The Department of Crop Science at the University of Guelph
invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at
the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Oilseed Breeding.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree.  Initially, research will
involve canola breeding and the successful candidate will later
assume responsibility for the soybean breeding program.
Excellent laboratory, controlled environment and field research
facilities are available.  Candidates will be expected to develop
a productive research program, supervise graduate students, and
have a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate courses in
Plant Breeding and Genetics.  A knowledge of molecular genetics
would be an asset.  Salary will be commensurate with
qualifications and experience.

Applications, including curriculum vitae, a statement of research
experience and interests, and the names of three referees, should
be sent to:

Dr. David J. Hume, Acting Chair
Department of Crop Science
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1
Fax: (519) 763-8933

Closing date:  November 30, 1993

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements priority
will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of
Canada.

The University of Guelph is committed to an employment equity
program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among
its faculty and staff.  We, therefore, particularly encourage
applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with
disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.

This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.
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                                   Postion Announcement
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                   Department of Crop Science

                      University of Guelph


NSERC Women's Faculty Award

The Department of Crop Science, University of Guelph wishes to
nominate an outstanding female candidate for this NSERC Award.
Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. no longer than five
years prior to the application date.  Areas of expertise of
particular interest include agroecology, corn breeding and
genetics, cereal biotechnology, crop cytogenetics and soybean
breeding and genetics.

It is anticipated the successful candidate will be appointed to a
tenure track position.  The Department has excellent field,
laboratory and controlled-environment facilites for research,
including a recently completed facility for transgenic plants.
There also are numerous opportunities for research collaborations
on campus with other nearby research-intensive universities,
government research organizations and companies.

Candidates should send curriculum vitae, a statement of research
experience and interests, and arrange for letters of reference to
be sent from three referees to:

Dr. David J. Hume, Acting Chair
Department of Crop Science
University of Guelph
GUELPH, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1
Fax: (519) 763-8933

Closing date:  September 15, 1993

This NSERC competition is open only to Canadian citizens or those
who are permanent residents of Canada at the time of application.

The University of Guelph is committed to an employment equity
program that includes special measures to achieve diversity among
its faculty and staff.  We therefore, particularly encourage
applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with
disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.
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Feel free to contact me with questions about Guelph, the Department
or the positions.

-Tom
T. E. (Tom) Michaels
Department of Crop Science
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario  N1G 2W1
Canada
Voice: 519-824-4120 ext. 3392
Fax:   519-763-8933
EMAIL: TMICHAEL at CROP.UOGUELPH.CA