Employment & Opportunities

Positions at the University of Manitoba

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Environmental Geophysics

The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning as early as January 1, 2024 in the general area of Environmental Geophysics. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

We seek candidates in any area of geophysics whose work has an environmental aspect (e.g., in areas including but not limited to hydrogeophysics, archeogeophysics, and agricultural geophysics). The Department offers programs in Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Geoscience and we particularly invite candidates who can teach in any of these disciplines and complement the existing research programs in the Department. Qualified applicants must have a Ph.D. in geophysics, preferably with postdoctoral experience and a proven record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in geophysics and establish an internationally recognized, externally funded research program. Additional teaching may include courses in applied geophysics, data analysis and field school. Other duties include student mentorship and supervision, and professional service for the department, the University, and the community.

The Department of Earth Sciences, housed on the banks of the Red River, provides an exciting environment for teaching and research. The Department is home to 11 tenured and tenure-track faculty members in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in Geology, Environmental Geoscience and Geophysics. It has a well-established national and international research reputation with strengths in mineralogy, geochemistry, sedimentology, palaeontology, geophysics, and environmental geosciences. The department and Material Institute of Manitoba have over $10 million of equipment housed in major, multi-user laboratories. To learn more about the University of Manitoba, the Faculty and the Department of Earth Sciences please visit here.

Applications, addressed to Chair of Search Committee Environmental Geophysics, must be sent electronically as a single pdf file by July 31st, 2023 to Jennifer Hollar, Department of Earth Sciences, at . Please refer to position # 33650 in the application. Review of applications will commence August 1st, 2023.

Applications should include: a cover letter outlining specific interests in the position, detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and a research plan. Please have three letters of reference sent directly to Jennifer Hollar.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Instructor I Position

The Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time appointment at the rank of Instructor I in Geology. This position is to commence January 1st, 2024 or earlier. The minimum qualification is a M.Sc. degree in Geology or equivalent position. The duties of the position include teaching up to six 3-credit hour courses per year. Minimum qualifications are a Master’s degree in Earth/Geological Sciences and standing (or eligibility for standing) as P.Geo. in the province of Manitoba. The responsibilities of the position are primarily in undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will be required to teach first-year Geology, Igneous Petrology and Metamorphic Petrology courses, Geology Field Mapping courses, and other undergraduate courses as assigned. Additional responsibilities include coordination of equipment for the Department’s field courses.

The Department of Earth Sciences is home to 11 tenured and tenure-track faculty members in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in Geology and Geophysics. It has a well-established national and international research reputation with strengths in mineralogy, geochemistry, sedimentary geology, paleontology, geophysics, and environmental geosciences. The department has over $10 million of equipment housed in major, multi-user laboratories. To learn more about the University of Manitoba and the Department of Earth Sciences, please visit here.

Applications, as a single pdf file, should include: a cover letter outlining specific interests in the position, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests and the names and contact information for three references.

Applications, addressed to Chair of Search Committee Instructor I, must be sent electronically, as a single pdf file, by July 31st, 2023 to Jennifer Hollar, Department of Earth Sciences, at . Applications should include: a cover letter outlining specific interests in the position, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests. Please refer to position # 33699 in the application and have three letters of reference sent directly to Jennifer Hollar. Review of applications will begin August 1st, 2023.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Instructor I or II Position

The Department of Earth Sciences seeks an emerging scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and pedagogical development. The position is a full-time appointment at the rank of Instructor I or II, dependent upon qualifications and experience and can commence as early as January 1, 2024. The duties of the position includes teaching up to six 3-credit hour courses per year. Minimum qualifications are a Master’s degree in Earth/Geological Sciences, standing (or eligibility for standing) as P.Geo. in the province of Manitoba and in the case of Instructor II, five years university teaching experience. The successful candidate must have expertise to develop and teach courses in Mineral Exploration Techniques and Mineral Resource Management and geoscientific communications and technical writing courses. Being able to contribute to field courses is desirable. In addition, the candidate must have teaching experience in introductory Geology courses (delivering lectures and lab coordination).

The Department of Earth Sciences, housed on the banks of the Red River, provides an exciting environment for teaching and research. The Department is home to 11 tenured and tenure-track faculty members in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in Geology, Environmental Geoscience and Geophysics. It has a well-established national and international research reputation with strengths in mineralogy, geochemistry, sedimentology, paleontology, geophysics, and environmental geosciences. The department and Material Institute of Manitoba have over $10 million of equipment housed in major, multi-user laboratories. To learn more about the University of Manitoba and the Department of Earth Sciences please visit here.

Applications, addressed to Chair of Search Committee Instructor I-II, must be sent electronically, as a single pdf file, by July 31st, 2023 to Jennifer Hollar, Department of Earth Sciences, at . Applications should include: a cover letter outlining specific interests in the position, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests. Please refer to position # 33651 in the application and have three letters of reference sent directly to Jennifer Hollar. Review of applications will begin August 1st, 2023.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Postdoc in Aquatic Microbial Ecology - Portland State University

The Bluewater Lab at Portland State University is looking for a postdoctoral scholar to join us in researching the ecology of marine picocyanobacteria. You will have a strong understanding of microbiology and microbial ecology in environmental systems. You will have experience with a range of research methods, which may include oceanographic field work and/or SCUBA, lab work, genomic, and bioinformatic analysis. See our publications for a sense of our research areas, but we are also open to new avenues that leverage your unique skills on questions of picocyanobacterial ecology in the ocean. Your professional references will speak to your curiosity, strong publication record, attention to detail, and collegiality. You will be working with a research team that includes graduate students (MS and PhD), undergraduates, and the PI (Anne Thompson) at Portland State University as well as our collaborators at other institutions. Mentorship of other lab members will be encouraged, and you can expect mentorship in return, including collaboration on an individual development plan with the PI as well as opportunities to present research at professional meetings. We hope you will be a long-term member of our lab, staying at the minimum one year, but hopefully up to 2.5 years.

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MSc Thesis Defense: Mina Hassanaghaei 

Title: Metal content and biomagnification (Cd, Ag and Cu) in Strait of Georgia herring and Burrard Inlet English sole

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 13 2023 at 10:00 AM

Location: ESB 5106