Campus Alberta Innovates Program Chairs – Food and Nutrition
Posted: October 3, 2011
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Faculty of Arts
Competition No. – A107315335
Closing Date – Will remain open until filled.
In 2011, the Government of Alberta created the Campus Alberta Innovation Chairs as part of its Campus Alberta collaborative initiative. This prestigious program provides an initial sixteen research chairs at Alberta’s four comprehensive academic and research intensive institutions: Athabasca University, The University of Alberta (U of A), the University of Calgary (U of C) and the University of Lethbridge (U of L). The program is designed to recruit new research leaders to Alberta in specific areas. The Chairs are aligned with the four strategic priority areas of the Alberta Innovates Corporations and Alberta Advanced Education and Technology: Energy and Environment, Food and Nutrition, Neuroscience/Prions and Water. The value of the awards will vary from approximately $300k to $650k per year for seven years, depending on the nature of the research being undertaken. Academic appointments will be made at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor level depending on the seniority of the individual. At the end of the seven years as Chair, appointees will assume regular faculty positions at their institution. Chairs will be encouraged to collaborate with colleagues and may receive adjunct appointments at their sister institutions. The University of Alberta invites individuals with internationally recognized academic and leadership skills in the following area of the Food and Nutrition Theme to apply for nomination to a Campus Alberta Innovation Chair:
Food Security and Sovereignty
We encourage applications from world leaders whose accomplishments have made groundbreaking impacts, including the application of research findings for social and economic benefit. The successful candidates must propose a program of research that demonstrates excellence, originality and innovation, and is of the highest quality. Additional requirements include a PhD and a superior record of, or demonstrated potential for, attracting and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Applications, including a statement of research interest, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees, should be submitted before 31 October 2011. The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. A brief description of the proposed area of investigation for the Chair, along with contact information to obtain further details, is available here.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities,members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.
Campus Alberta Innovates Program Chairs – Food and Nutrition – Competition No. A107315335