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Summer job: Sandra Farrell, a fourth-year honours science student, is giving the plant operations department a hand this summer.

NSERC has a deadline next week

Her memo tells department chairs that NSERC information for Researchers about new programs, the Researcher's Guide and application forms are located on the NSERC website. "New web-based forms and a revised guide are expected to be posted later in July."

Says Vinnicombe: "All research grant applicants in all disciplines must submit advance material to NSERC by August 15 if they intend to apply for a Research Grant (including a University Faculty Award or a Project Research Grant in Subatomic Physics) in the 2001 competition. . . .

"Please note that applicants must meet NSERC eligibility criteria at the time of application (November 1). Applicants must hold or have a firm signed offer of a three-year academic appointment and must fulfill the other criteria found in the attached excerpt from the 1999 Researcher's Guide. No part of an applicant's salary may come from NSERC funds with the exception of individuals under certain NSERC Salary Support Programs.

"Unsuccessful applicants in the 2000-2001 competition and researchers on a last instalment of their current grant have received from NSERC (mailed via our office) the appropriate memoranda and form concerning these requirements. Our memo has been copied to your Departmental Research Coordinator with a list of those who received the information from NSERC.

"We are asking for your help in identifying potential applicants in the following categories: new applicants, including those not yet on campus (there is some flexibility to the August 15th deadline for applicants in this category, but Form 180 should be submitted as soon as possible); applicants reentering the system after several years' absence; Industrial Research Chairholders who intend to apply for a research grant; nominees for University Faculty Awards. Please ensure that they are advised of the need for advance materials and the deadline dates, and provide them with the documents listed on the attached page. Additional copies may be obtained from Barb Cooke or Donna Howe; email resgrant@uwaterloo.ca or phone ext. 5108.

"The University Faculty Awards Program has been expanded to include Aboriginal peoples as well as women. The program description for the UFA program can be found on NSERC's Web site.

"The University Faculty Award Program provides salary support and a research grant for up to five years for women or Aboriginal men or women who hold a doctorate degree, who have relevant experience for an appointment at the rank of at least assistant professor and who have not previously held a tenured or tenure-track position. Candidates who expect to have completed a doctorate degree, including thesis defense, by the proposed start date may also be nominated. Any appointment offered under this program may be conditional upon the award but no appointment may be effective before the start date of the award.

"A Notification of Intent to Apply for a Major Facilities Access Grant (Form 181) is required at NSERC by August 15, 2000 for any researchers applying to this program."

NSERC is UW's single biggest source of research funding. Last year $20.3 million in NSERC grants made up 46 per cent of all the research grants that came to Waterloo.

Staff positions available this week

University Policy 18 provides maximum opportunity for promotion of regular, internal staff members. Those interested in applying for an available position are invited to call Human Resources at extension 2524 for more information or are welcome to visit during regular working hours to view a detailed job description. Human Resources is located in the General Services Complex, Room 130. A current resume is required with your application. This list is also available for view on the Human Resources Website.

Due to the number of applications received, we regret that we can not respond to external applicants who apply to the vacancies listed below unless an interview is scheduled.

This job list becomes effective Wednesday, August 9, 2000 and should be removed on Tuesday, August 15, 2000.

If there are no qualified internal applications, a decision may be made, no earlier than seven working days from the job posting, to seek external candidates. All applications received after this decision will be treated on an equal basis, without consideration of the internal status of the candidate.

Payroll Benefits Assistant, Human Resources, USG 4. High School graduate or equivalent education and experience. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience in a computerized environment using Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail. Aptitude for accurate and detailed work including account reconciliation. Proven oral and written communication skills including business writing. Ability to work independently and in a client-based team environment managing multiple deadlines. Experience with payroll and benefits in a large organization preferred. Position contingent upon funding.

Temporary Position: The University of Waterloo Library invites applications for an Information Services and Resources Librarian in the Davis Centre Library. This is a full-time one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal for an additional period. The successful candidate will serve as liaison with faculty members in the Faculties of Science and Engineering; participate in the Library's instructional programs; assist patrons in the use of information resources; and participate in collections management activities, including the development of web page content. An MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited library school and an undergraduate degree in science are required. The successful candidate must have a high level of computer literacy and familiarity with electronic information resources and applications, including use of the Internet. A strong commitment to public services, excellent communication skills, demonstrated flexibility and the ability to work well in both team-based and self-directed environments are essential. This position is available immediately. The starting salary range for the position is $33,693.33 to $45,854.16, depending on experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should send a complete resume to Dr. Lorraine Beattie, Director, Library Resources Management, Dana Porter Library.

Another 'university' in Ontario

The change comes just a few weeks after the Ontario government announced that it will allow private universities in the province under certain conditions. But Redeemer, which does not receive government grants, has been here all along, and has been a member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (the mark of reputable universities in Canada) for 13 years. In 1998 the government gave it the authority to grant BA and BSc degrees.

Says a news release from Redeemer: "On behalf of the Board of Governors and the Senate, Redeemer President Justin Cooper announced today that with the approval of the provincial legislature Redeemer will hereafter be officially known as Redeemer University College. Legislation approving the change to Redeemer's charter was passed on June 22.

"Commenting on the new name Cooper observed that it was a natural extension of changes made in 1998 when the provincial legislature recognized Redeemer's liberal arts and science programs as meeting the high standards of Ontario universities. 'For many people the 1998 charter amendment that allowed Redeemer to use the bachelor of arts and bachelor of science designation for its degrees was the defining moment for this institution. By including the word "university" in our name we hope to eliminate any ambiguity that might still exist in the mind of the general public about the level of education we offer.'

"Cooper pointed out that Redeemer's program remains unchanged as does the mission to offer undergraduate university studies from a Christian perspective. 'We offer the same high quality education and rigorous scholarship along with a strong faith commitment for which we have become known. Our new name just better describes the role we play in Canadian higher education.'

"Redeemer University College opened in 1982. Its current student body of 600 represents 35 Christian denominations coming from 10 provinces, 12 U.S. states and 15 foreign countries. A member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada since 1987, Redeemer also belongs to the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities, a North American organization representing 100 Christ-centred, university-level institutions."

CAR

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