Faculty Employment

Department of Biology/Forensic Science Program

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Saint Mary’s University invites applicants for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position commencing July 1st, 2006 (subject to final budgetary approval) that will involve a cross-appointment between the Biology Department and the Forensic Science Program.  Preference will be given to Molecular Biologists with experience in DNA analysis, genomics, bioinformatics or in other areas relevant to Forensic Science.  Applicants must possess a Ph. D.  Evidence of excellence in research and teaching and/or postdoctoral experience is desirable.  The successful candidate will be expected to contribute significantly to the diploma program  in Forensic Science and to develop an externally-funded research program and supervise honours and/or graduate students. 

The Biology Department has a young, research-oriented faculty, while Forensic Science is a well-established undergraduate program, supported by the RCMP.  The department trains graduate students via the M. Sc. in Applied Science Program and has upgraded its infrastructure via six successful CFI (Canadian Foundation for Innovation) applications.  Furthermore, a major extension and renovation of the Science Building is underway.  Details of departmental interests and activities can be found at:  http://www.stmarys.ca/academic/science/biology/welcome.html.  A description of the Forensic Science Program is available at:  http://www. stmarys.ca/academic/science/forensics/welcome.html.

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a proposed research programme, preferably using the NSERC Discovery Grant or similar format, copies of reprints, and other relevant documents, and the names and addresses of three persons willing to provide a reference.  Applications should be sent to:  Dr. M. Larsen, Acting Chair, Biology Department, Saint Mary’s University, 923 Robie Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3, by April 13th, 2006.