apologies for cross-postings *Canada Research Chair, Tier II, Visual Analytics* *Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary * Applications are invited from emerging leaders in the area of *Visual Analytics* for a *Tier II Canada Research Chair *position at the University of Calgary.The chair will be housed in the Department of Computer Science, in the Faculty of Science. Details for this position appear at:http://www.cpsc.ucalgary.ca.The chair holder is expected to establish an extensive research agenda and to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Successful candidates will be expected to actively recruit and supervise graduate students, building a dynamic research team that will include undergraduate and graduate students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.), and post-doctoral fellows.The Chair will develop collaborations with fellow professors and researchers, particularly those involved in the Imaging and Visualization strategic research direction, but also those at other institutions throughout Canada and abroad. Peer-reviewed external funding is expected to be sustained, and industrial partnerships are strongly encouraged. Applicants must possess a doctorate in Computer Science at the time of appointment, and have a stellar research record. Successful applicants will be enthusiastic about contributing to both teaching and research, and will be appointed at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on relevant experience. This appointment is conditional upon a successful CRC application. The Department of Computer Science is one of Canada's leaders, as evidenced by our commitment to excellence in research and teaching. It has large undergraduate and graduate programs and extensive state-of-the-art computing facilities. Calgary is a multicultural city that is the fastest growing city in Canada. Calgary enjoys a moderate climate located beside the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about the Department is available at http://www.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/. Interested applicants should send a CV, a concise description of their research area and program, a statement of teaching philosophy, and arrange to have at least three reference letters sent to: ** *Dr. Carey Williamson, Head * Department of Computer Science University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4 Or email to: search@cpsc.ucalgary.ca <mailto:search@cpsc.ucalgary.ca> Completed applications received by January 15, 2013 will receive full consideration, though the review process will continue until the position is filled. Hiring decisions will be finalized in Spring 2013. The successful applicant will develop with the University of Calgary the Canada Research Chair application for the October 2013 deadline, with the goal of joining the University of Calgary on July 1, 2014.