The Department of Biology at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, invites applications for one Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Carbon Cycling Biotechnology.  Through this appointment, the Department is seeking to strengthen its leadership position in genomics with emphasis on environmental issues. Candidates must have postdoctoral experience, demonstrated excellence in research and a high potential for teaching. Successful applicants are expected to establish a strong, externally funded research program and contribute to high-quality undergraduate and graduate teaching and effective supervision of graduate students. In order to successfully compete for a CRC award, candidates are expected to have an outstanding and innovative research program, and the ability to attract excellent graduate students. Tier II CRCs will be "exceptional, emerging researchers" who at an early phase of their careers (i.e., within 10 years of completing their Ph.D.) have demonstrated the promise of a strong research profile and the potential to be leaders in their field. Tier II CRCs are awarded for five years and are renewable once. These positions offer an attractive salary, an annual research stipend, reduced teaching loads, and the opportunity to apply for startup infrastructure through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Leaders Opportunity Fund (LOF). Applications must consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications, a statement of research achievements as well as a research proposal, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates must also arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to Dr. Grant E. Brown, Chair, Department of Biology, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd., Montreal, Quebec H3G 1M8, gbrown@alcor.concordia .ca, http://clone.concordia.ca/bioweb. For additional information, please visit our website at http://artsandscience1.concordia.ca/ All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.