Are you or someone you know, an active complex systems scholar outside UW, but in Canada? University of Waterloo Institute for Complexity and Innovation (WICI) is seeking applicants for a new category of WICI membership: External Core Membership & External Node Coordinators. We are considering starting a Canadian Network for Complex Systems (CNCS), with our external core members establishing the first nodes.
A formal letter with background information and application guidelines can be viewed here.
Applications for external core or affiliate researcher membership should include:
- A brief statement of the applicant’s prior background and scholarship in complex systems. (250-500 words)
- A description of the applicant’s complex systems research program and, if applicable, how that program interfaces with ongoing UW research. (500-1000 words)
- Keywords that describe your research program: 1) Up to 3 research application areas; 2) Up to 3 methods used and 3) Up to 3 disciplinary areas with which you identify.
- A brief statement of any additional information that would be relevant for the evaluation committee.
- The applicant’s CV.
Applications for external node coordinator membership should include:
- A brief statement of the applicant’s prior background and scholarship in complex systems. (250-500 words)
- A description of the applicant’s vision for a local CNCS node, using the points from above as a reference, and included any additional goals/activities that the applicant envisions. (500-1000 words)
- If applicable, a list of other researchers (including students) at your institution, or within your Canadian research networks, undertaking complex systems scholarship. For each researcher (including the applicant), identify keywords: 1) Up to 3 research application areas; 2) Up to 3 methods used and 3) Up to 3 disciplinary areas with which they identify.
- If applicable, identification of a particular research theme that might be a focus (foci) for your node (drawing on or expanding from the list above).
- A brief statement of any additional information that would be relevant for the evaluation committee.
- A supporting letter from an administrator (e.g., unit head, dean, research centre director, office of research administrator, provost, or other relevant administrator). This letter should outline any internal support resources that would be available to support the local CNCS node.
- The applicant’s CV.
If possible, all materials should be minimum 11 point font, compiled into a single .pdf document, and e-mailed to Brenda Panasiak, Administrative Coordinator of WICI, at brenda.panasiak@uwaterloo.ca with a subject line “WICI external core member application-Name.” The second quarterly review is scheduled for November 29th, 2019. As with all WICI initiatives, we strive to create a highly diverse membership in terms of research foci, perspectives, methods, gender identification, ethnicity, and capability.
Please do reach out to Dawn Parker, WICI director, at dcparker@uwaterloo.ca with any questions, or if you would like to brainstorm about possible directions for a local node before applying. We look forward to hearing from you!