| The
Fields Institute for Research in the Mathematical Sciences, founded in 1992, carries
on specialized year-long programs, seminars, workshops, short courses and a broad
spectrum of activities across the mathematical sciences. Through these activities
it brings together experts, young mathematicians and graduate students to work
on issues of current research interest. It is housed in a dedicated building on
the campus of the University of Toronto, and has office space for its staff of
15 and up to 75 visitors. It is funded by the Natural Science and Engineering
Research Council (Canada) and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
(Ontario), and is supported by seven sponsoring universities (Carleton, McMaster,
Ottawa, Toronto, Waterloo, Western, and York), as well as several affiliated universities
and corporate sponsors. The
Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute with responsibility for
the Institute's scientific leadership and overall operations and budget. The term
of office is three to five years, renewable once. Candidates should be researchers
with strong international stature in the mathematical sciences, and should have
proven administrative experience. The
members of the search committee for the new Director of the Fields Institute are
Mayer Alvo, Jim Arthur, Thomas Salisbury, Philip Siller (Chair), Mary Thompson,
Philippe Tondeur. This committee is currently receiving nominations and applications,
and will consider candidates beginning in August 2007. Nominations
and applications, including curriculum vitae, should be made, in confidence to:
Director Search
The Fields Institute
222 College Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto,
Ontario M5T 3J1 Canada
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more information, please contact
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