appointment in Applied Quantitative Biology and Data Science. The appointment will be made at
the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2021, subject to budgetary approval.
Applicants must possess a Ph.D. and have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and
research in the general area of Applied Quantitative Biology. The successful candidate will
contribute to courses in Mount Allison’s newly launched inter-disciplinary Data Science program,
and to both introductory and upper year courses in the Biology program within their areas of
competence. We welcome candidates from a broad range of expertise including, but not limited
to, bioinformatics, ecological modelling, or a related field. Candidates must provide evidence of
ability to work in a collegial and student-centered environment.
The successful candidate is expected to launch an active and externally funded research program
that integrates participation by undergraduate research students. The Biology department has an
intensive research-based undergraduate honours program, and a graduate program at the M.Sc.
level. Faculty have access to a range of internal and external funding opportunities. Mount Allison
is surrounded by rich coastal habitats, close to salt marshes, the Bay of Fundy, and the Gulf of St.
Lawrence. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty within
Biology and in cognate departments. Department members also benefit from strong collaborations
with government agencies and local stewardship groups. Facilities on campus include the Harold
Crabtree Aqualab, a small mammal research facility, a digital microscopy facility with fluorescent
and SEM imaging, a greenhouse, communal molecular biology equipment, communal cell culture
and biosafety level 2 facilities. More information about the Department may be found at
www.mta.ca/biology/.
Complete applications will include a cover letter, up-to-date curriculum vitae, statement of
research interests, statement of teaching interests, description of teaching philosophy, and the
names and contact information of three references. Applications are being managed through
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17822 and should be submitted to that site, not by email.
Questions should be directed to:
Dr. Diana Hamilton
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Biology
Mount Allison University
Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is
filled.
Mount Allison acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of
the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and
dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening
relationships with all Indigenous people.
Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from
members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of
all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to
contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent
residents are given priority. Canadians and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship
status in their application.
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