The Board of Directors for the Mineral Deposit Research Unit (MDRU) of the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a new Director. The Director will provide overall coordination and management of MDRU programs including research, administration, and life-long learning. Successful operation requires extensive collaboration and liaison with corporate sponsors and industry at large and with faculty, researchers and graduate students within the Department of Earth & Ocean Sciences at UBC. Collaborative projects currently sponsor 35 graduate students and 6 post-doctoral fellows and research associates on projects around the world. For more details see the website: www.mdru.ubc.ca.

Applications are invited from scientists with a proven record of scientific excellence in economic geology, scientific leadership, project management, team building, and interpersonal skills. Candidates will normally have had successful careers in an industry or academic environment in a broad range of mineral deposits. A Ph.D. is required. The appointment will be for three to five years, subject to continued funding, and may be renewed by the MDRU Board of Directors. The Director carries an academic appointment within UBC (see criteria at: www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty_relations/agreements/appointmentfaculty.html#2). Salary will be commensurate with experience. The position will be available as early as September 1, 2008.

The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.

Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and the names and addresses of three referees to Dr. Paul L. Smith, Head, Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, the University of British Columbia, 6339 Stores Road, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z4. E-mail: mdru-search@eos.ubc.ca; Fax: 604-822-9014. The deadline for receipt of applications is May 15, 2008.