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Saturday, 19 February 2005 |
Title: Assistant Professor in Biomechanics
Location: School of Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University
Date: February 19, 2005
The School of Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University invites
applications for a tenure-track position as an assistant professor in a
field of Biomechanics with biomedical applications. The successful
candidate will have a strong commitment to excellence in research and
teaching, and will be expected to teach in a field of biomechanics and
to establish a well-funded research program.
The Faculty of Applied Sciences at Simon Fraser University has
initiated a new biomedical engineering program which builds upon
existing strengths in the School of Kinesiology
(http://fas.sfu.ca/kin/) and the School of Engineering Science
(http://www.ensc.sfu.ca/). The candidate will be expected to contribute
to this program. Related research in Kinesiology includes:
musculoskeletal biomechanics, neuroprosthetics, physiological systems,
rehabilitation engineering, human motor control, and ergonomics.
The School of Kinesiology takes a scientific approach to the study of
human structure and function and their relation to health and movement.
The School has over 25 faculty and is committed to excellence in
research and teaching. There are well established research programs and
excellent research facilities available within the School and the
University. Our undergraduate teaching program includes concentrations
in Active Health, Health and Physiological Science, and Human
Factors/Ergonomics, as well as a contribution to the teaching of the
program in Biomedical Engineering. The School also has well established
graduate programs at the M.Sc. and Ph.D. levels.
The School of Kinesiology is located at the Burnaby Mountain campus of
Simon Fraser University in Greater Vancouver. It is consistently one of
the top-ranked Universities in Canada. The Vancouver area is renowned
as one of the most desirable places to live and work.
Applications will be accepted until April 30th, 2005 or until the
position is filled. The anticipated start date is September 1st, 2005.
Applicants should send a letter summarizing research contributions and
goals in research and teaching, curriculum vitae, copies of three
journal articles that are most representative of the applicant’s
research, and the name and contact information for 3 references, to:
Dr. J. Dickinson, Director, School of Kinesiology, Simon Fraser
University, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada.
Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and welcomes
applications from all qualified men and women, including visible
minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, gay men and
lesbians. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. All
appointments are subject to budgetary authorization.
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