Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS): Aquatic Biogeochemistry

Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) is a graduate and post-graduate research and training university. First research-intensive University in Canada in terms of grants per professor, INRS brings together some 150 professors and more than 800 students and postdoctoral fellows in its centers in Montreal, Quebec City, Laval, and Varennes. Conducting fundamental research essential to the advancement of science in Quebec as well as internationally, INRS research teams also play a critical role in developing concrete solutions to problems facing our society.

The Centre Eau Terre Environnement seeks to fill a tenure-track position of professor-researcher in aquatic biogeochemistry. The Centre's biogeochemistry research group benefits from major research facilities including state-of-the-art field and laboratory equipment. The group's current research focuses on limnology, ecotoxicology of trace metals, and geochemistry of aquatic environments.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To develop, in accordance with the scientific priorities of the Centre, an innovative and effective research program in limnology or aquatic geochemistry in one or more of the following topics:
• Aquatic ecosystem functioning under natural conditions or anthropogenic pressure;
• Eutrophication of water bodies and restoration of disturbed ecosystems;
• Effects of climate change and anthropization on aquatic biogeochemical cycles (e.g.: organic carbon, nutrients and trace elements);
• To obtain funding for research activities and laboratory facilities through external grants from public and private organizations, or through industrial partnerships;
• To participate in graduate teaching and supervision at the M.Sc., Ph.D., postdoctoral levels and research staff;
• To contribute to the national and international recognition of INRS.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in biology or chemistry related to biogeochemistry;
• A research productivity demonstrating both originality and autonomy;
• An excellent potential to carry out research that will be original and productive, and will make a valuable contribution to the biogeochemistry group and their research activities;
• A capacity in training and supervision at the graduate and postdoctoral levels, and in research personnel supervision;
• A relevant postdoctoral experience or experience in government services or with the industry;
• A capacity for funding research activities, current and recently-held grants and contracts will be considered as an asset.

Working Language

French is the working language of the Institute. Fluency in English is required.

Candidates whose native language is not French are encouraged to apply. The Centre will provide them with all the resources necessary to facilitate their learning of the French language.

Place of Employment

Centre Eau Terre Environnement
490, rue de la Couronne
Québec (Québec) Canada G1K 9A9

Salary: In accordance with the collective agreement in effect at INRS.

How to apply?
Interested applicants must forward a complete curriculum vitæ, a copy of their three most significant publications, a two to three page summary of their research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, as well as the names and contact information of three referees, by January 20, 2017, indicating the position number AP 16-05 to:

Mr. Jean-François Blais, Director
Centre Eau Terre Environnement
490, rue de la Couronne
Québec (Québec) Canada G1K 9A9
jean-francois.blais@ete.inrs.ca

INRS is committed to equity in employment and diversity. INRS welcomes applications from indigenous people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations. Priority is given to Canadian citizens and residents.