Professor position in marine acoustics at ISMER - Rimouski, Canada

 The Institut des sciences de la mer de Rimouski (ISMER) of the Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR) seeks applications for a tenure-track professor position in marine acoustics. The selected candidate must be specialized in marine acoustics. The areas of expertise sought are underwater soundscape, impact of anthropogenic noise on marine environments, bioacoustics, measurements of atmospheric and surface conditions by underwater ambient noise, active acoustics, detection of the physical internal structure of the ocean by inverse tomography, acoustics as an observation tool for the marine environment. The selected candidate is expected to develop a unique and original expertise of research, and collaborate with researchers at ISMER and from other departments within UQAR. The selected candidate will participate in the MSc, PhD and DESS (Specialized Graduate Diploma) programs in Oceanography through the supervision of graduate students and teaching. The working language is French.

At the time of hiring, the chosen person must have a doctorate in a relevant discipline (oceanography, engineering, mathematics, or related discipline), at least one year of postdoctoral experience and a solid research record. Application documents must include a motivation letter, a CV including research and student training experiences, and the name and contact details of three referees. Evaluation of applications will begin on May 15, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We subscribe to an equal access program and our community advocates the values of equity, diversity and inclusion, and we put in place accommodation measures as needed. We strongly encourage women, people with disabilities, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and members of LGBTQ2+ communities to apply. UQAR recognizes the effects that career interruptions can have on the assessment of the candidate's research achievements. If applicable, the candidates are invited to explain the situation in their application.

Send application to: presid-assemblee_ismer@uqar.ca

Job announcement:

https://www.uqar.ca/universite/a-propos-de-l-uqar/emplois-a-l-uqar/professeure-ou-un-professeur-regulier-en-oceanographie-biologique-avec-specialisation-en-ecologie-du-plancton-professor-of-biological-oceanography-with-specialization-in-plankton-ecology