The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of Music at Memorial University of Newfoundland invite applications for a Tier II (NSERC) Canada Research Chair in the area of Music Technology. The Chair is expected to develop a world-class, externally funded research program focusing on technology needed to support applications in music. Candidates shall have an earned Ph.D. degree in music technology or in electrical or computer engineering or a cognate field. Candidates are expected to have a strong music background. The research must be oriented toward innovative music applications; areas of focus may include (but are not limited to): digital audio and video processing, networked multimedia communications, human-computer interaction or acoustics.

The appointment will be tenure-track at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with a joint appointment between the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of Music. In addition to the research program, the Chair will participate in the academic programs of the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Music, including teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and other educational, scholarly and professional activities. The Chair is expected to build upon existing institutional strengths and to foster collaboration with researchers involved in digital recording and documentation, as well as applications of new and emerging technologies for multi-venue performance and teaching.

The Electrical and Computer Engineering discipline has well-established co-operative undergraduate programs in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, and active graduate and research programs as well as ongoing collaboration with local, national and international industry. The Faculty of Engineering currently has four Canada Research Chairs in addition to several externally-funded research Chairs. The School of Music offers comprehensive programs in music at the undergraduate level with emerging graduate programs in performance, pedagogy and conducting. The School of Music currently has one Canada Research Chair. It recently inaugurated the Petro-Canada Hall, a state-of-the-art performance / rehearsal facility with advanced capabilities for new applications of technology in music performance and pedagogy.

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John's, a very safe, friendly city with great historical charm, a vibrant cultural life , and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

For further information about the academic units and Memorial University, please view the website at www.mun.ca . Further information on the Canada Research Chairs program can be found at www.mun.ca/research/crc and www.chairs.gc.ca.

Applicants should send curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three referees, a one-page statement of teaching and research interests, and copies of three relevant technical publications to either:

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on February 24, 2006 and will continue to do so until the position is filled.

Memorial University of Newfoundland is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. There is no restriction with regard to nationality or residence.