Opportunity for Post Doctoral Fellow in Ocean and Coupled Modelling and Data Assimilation Dalhousie University is searching for a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Global Ocean-Atmosphere Prediction and Predictability (GOAPP) Network funded by the Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences. The overall goal of the network is to improve forecasts of the ocean and atmosphere on time-scales of days to decades, and space scales of tens of km (e.g., ocean eddies) to global. For more details on GOAPP see www.goapp.ca.

The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers at Dalhousie University and other universities in the network, and with scientists from Environment Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, on pre-operational, data assimilative modeling of the North Atlantic and the coupled atmosphere-ocean system.

Overall duties include the implementation, operation and evaluation of existing data assimilation and model codes. The specific duties include:

• Optimization of the codes for operational use.
• Definition of the metrics to be used in the evaluation of the forecast systems.
• Generation of products to be placed on the GOAPP webpage.
• Coordination of activities with government partners and the transfer of GOAPP research to operations.
• Presentation of progress at meetings including the annual GOAPP Workshop.

The successful applicants will have a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Physical Oceanography or related discipline. Experience in running and developing state-of-the-art ocean and/or atmosphere models is required. Knowledge of data assimilation is desirable.

The appointment can start as early as September 1, 2008 and the position will terminate at the end of August 2010. The annual salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons and women. The competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

Applicants should send a statement of interest, curriculum vitae including a list of publications, and the names and addresses of three references to:

Ms. Susan Woodbury, ACM, FCMOS
GOAPP Network Manager
Dalhousie University, Department of Oceanography
Room 5660A LSC
1355 Oxford Street
Halifax, NS B3H 4J1 Canada
www.goapp.ca
Email: swoodbury[a-t]dal.ca Submission by e-mail is encouraged.
Fax: (902) 494-2885

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The more details about LORNET project can be found from http://www.lornet.org. The information about SIAT and SFU is available at http://www.siat.sfu.ca

All inquiries and application should be forwarded to LORNET Theme leader Dr. Marek Hatala (details below). The review of the applications will begin June 5, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

Contact:
Dr. Marek Hatala
Theme Leader, LORNET Project
Director of Laboratory for Ontological Research
Associate Professor, School of Interactive Arts and Technology
Simon Fraser University
250-13450 102 Ave., Surrey, BC V3T 0A3, CANADA
Email: mhatala@sfu.ca, Web: http://www.sfu.ca/~mhatala/
Phone: 1.778.782.7431, Fax: 1.778.782.7488

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Requirements:

• to be knowledgeable in the factors predicting academic persistence and success
• to be knowledgeable in the effectiveness of programs conceived to promote academic persistence and success

Advantages: annual salary of $35 000 CAD

Start Date: Fall 2007 or winter 2008. Possibility of renewal.

Additional information and Application: Email a letter of motivation, your curriculum vitae and your contact information to labo.larose@fse.ulaval.ca or send it by post to:

Laboratoire de Simon Larose, Ph.D. Pavillon des sciences de léducation, Bureau 956, Université Laval, Laval, Québec, Canada G1K 7P4

Also visit: http://www.gripinfo.ca/Grip/Public/www/

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One of the major themes in our lab is to understand the mechanisms underlying neuronal cell type diversity. A primary focus is on the development of mouse retinal bipolar interneurons, which make up a heterogeneous and functionally complex class of retinal interneurons essential for receiving, processing and transmitting visual signals. We employ a variety of cell and molecular approaches on transgenic and knock-out mouse models.

Our lab is part of the Neuroscience group and Centre for Biomedical Research at the University of Victoria. UV is located on the southernmost tip of the picturesque Vancouver Island and is a short trip to Vancouver and Seattle

Requirements:
The candidate must have a PhD or MD/PhD with a strong background in cell and molecular biology. Hands-on experience with animal models is highly desired and knowledge in ocular or neurobiology and/or developmental biology is a plus.

Application
Please send CV and contact information for three (3) references to Dr. Robert L. Chow at bobchow@uvic.ca (http://web.uvic.ca/biology/People/chow/chow.htm)

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• An earned Ph.D. or other equivalent degree in Engineering Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
• Solid background and hands-on experience in microfluidic devices and their applications in biologically relevant systems
• An excellent team player with excellent communication skills.

Application
The position is available immediately. The candidate screening process will continue till the position is filled. Interested individuals should forward their CVs with names and contact information of three references to:

Prof. X. Cao, Ph.D.
Department of Chemical Engineering
University of Ottawa
Tel: +1(613) 562-5800 ext 2097
Email: xcao @ eng.uottawa.ca

or

Dr. Z. Zhang
Institute for Microstructural Science
National Research Council Canada
Tel: +1(613) 993-4198
Email: zhiyi.zhang @ nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

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The Computer Security Laboratory of the Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering (CIISE) invites applications for a one-year post-doctoral position in computer security renewable up to two times, starting as soon as possible and subject to performance reviews.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field at the time of appointment, as well as a significant record of productivity in one or several of the following research areas:

• Software security hardening
• Security of open source software
• Automatic detection of security vulnerabilities
• Security testing
• Aspect-oriented programming
• Static analysis
• Model-checking

The principal responsibility of the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will be to carry out research activities at the Computer Security Laboratory and more specifically:

Perform research on the fields of security hardening, vulnerability detection, security testing and aspect-oriented programming.

Preparation and presentation of research results in the form of journal and conference publications.

Assist in the supervision of graduate students.

Participate in the management of CSL research projects according to the tasks assigned.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a sample of relevant publications by e-mail and arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be sent by e-mail to:

Dr. Mourad Debbabi
Computer Security Laboratory (CSL)
Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering (CIISE)
Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West, EV-7.627
Montreal, QC Canada H3G 1M8
E-mail: debbabi@ciise.concordia.ca

The Computer Security Laboratory is a center for innovative research in information systems security. It is supervised by five faculty members and is funded by several granting agencies in Canada and Quebec as well as industrial corporations and governmental organizations. It hosts a critical mass of professors and Ph.D./M.Sc. students working on several IT security research themes such as security hardening, security assessment, network security, cyber forensics, cryptography, multimedia security, privacy, etc.

The Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary fundamental research and R&D learning institute, housing state-of-the-art research in innovative applications of information systems to a wide range of areas, among them telecommunications, software development, electronics, multimedia, aerospace, and building and construction management. The Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering offers only graduate programs in information systems security and quality systems engineering.

Concordia is a large, urban university, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It values inter-disciplinary approaches to learning, and is dedicated to offering the best possible scholarship, research and training for the real world. Concordia is more than 180 undergraduate programs that are divided into four Faculties: Arts and Science, Engineering and Computer Science, Fine Arts, and the John Molson School of Business. In addition, the School of Graduate Studies offers more than 70 programs leading to Masters and doctoral degrees, as well as a variety of graduate diplomas and certificates for professionals seeking to upgrade their knowledge and skills.

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The postdoctoral researcher will join the Signal Processing Oriented Technology (SPOT) group working with researchers from the University of Ottawa and Carleton University (http://www.site.uOttawa.ca/research/spot).

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics or related field obtained in the past three years, with evidence of research productivity. Experience in acoustics, signal processing and/or hearing aid technology is a definite asset. Good oral and written English skills are required.
This position is open to citizens of any nationality, but preference will be given to citizens and permanent residents of Canada. The starting date is winter 2007, or as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed from January 31st, 2007 onwards. The position will remain opened until a suitable candidate is found.

Interested applicants should send (1) an up-to-date CV, (2) a list of publications with samples of recent work, (3) a personal letter expressing their interests in the position and career goals, (4) the names of three referees who could describe the applicants research potential and accomplishments.

Send application to:
Prof. Tyseer Aboulnasr,
School of Information Technology and Engineering,
University of Ottawa,
800 King Edward Avenue, Ottawa, Canada, K1N6N5
Fax: (613) 562-5664
Email: aboulnas@site.uOttawa.ca

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