Assistant Professor in Earth Observation for Energy and Environment

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The Department of Geomatics Engineering, in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in earth observation for energy and environment, effective July 1, 2008. As part of its commitment to excellence and growth in the energy and environment priority area, the University of Calgary is undertaking a major expansion which involves adding over 80 faculty members, a major new research and education facility, and spaces for an additional 650 undergraduate and 350 graduate students. Interdisciplinary research and education is central to the expansion, and the successful candidate will work closely with other researchers in the Institute for Sustainable Energy, Environment & Economy (ISEEE), Energy and Environment Systems Group (www.ucalgary.ca/ees) and the Centre for Environmental Engineering Research and Education
(http://www.schulich.ucalgary.ca/CEERE/index.html ).

A PhD in Earth observation or related geomatics engineering disciplines with applications in energy and environment is required. Demonstrated research expertise in earth observation with applications to environmental problems is desirable. Expertise in one or more of the following ground-based, airborne and satellite observing systems, methods and applications is desirable: high-resolution satellite imagery, LiDAR, SAR (including InSAR, POLSAR and POLinSAR), radar and laser altimetry; new data acquisition techniques in Earth observation, development of innovative techniques for data integration, image/signal processing, pattern recognition, and the analysis of multi-dimensional, multi-sensor, multi-temporal earth observation data; desirable applications are those oriented towards energy and environment, such as glacier ice monitoring, water and air quality monitoring, forestry, land deformation and natural hazards monitoring.

The position is expected to link with all related disciplines of geomatics engineering and involves both teaching and research in earth observation applied to energy and environment. The applicant is expected to develop a strong research program and should be capable of attracting external funding for these research activities and graduate student support. The selected candidate must also have the capability and the flexibility to teach at all levels of the Geomatics Engineering program and will be required to register as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Alberta within 2 years of initial appointment. The appointee will have the opportunity of close collaboration with many allied oil & gas companies and research organizations located in Calgary.

The Department of Geomatics Engineering is actively involved in all aspects of geomatics engineering and has 21 faculty members, some 90 graduate students, and 55 students in each year of the undergraduate program. State-of-the-art geomatics engineering equipment and computer facilities are available. Related information can be found at http://www.geomatics.ucalgary.ca

The University of Calgary is a co-educational, non-denominational, government supported institution with a student population of about 27,000. The City of Calgary itself has a population of over one million and is situated within an hour's drive of Banff National Park, one of the most beautiful parts of the Rocky Mountains.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity.
Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and a complete list of publications. Three letters of reference should be mailed directly to:

Head, Department of Geomatics Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering
University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada

E-mail: minch@ucalgary.ca

Closing date: May 1st, 2008

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