Queens University: Tenure-Track Position in Chemistry in Organic, Materials, Environmental or Physical Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University invites applications for a Tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in Organic, Materials, Environmental or Physical Chemistry, subject to budgetary approval. The preferred starting date is July 1st, 2015.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. completed before the start date of the appointment. The main criteria for selection are academic research and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding. In addition, the candidate will demonstrate a strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs. The successful candidate will also be expected to make substantive contributions through service to the department, to the Faculty, to the University, and/or the broader community. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.

To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

A complete application consists of: a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph); a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications); a statement of research interests; a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available); and three letters of reference to be sent independently.

Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application package electronically (either as PDFs or MS Word files) to oleschuk@queensu.ca with the subject line “Application for Faculty Position”, although hard copy applications may be submitted to Dr. Richard Oleschuk, Head, Department of Chemistry, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, CANADA K7L 3N6.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Barb Armstrong in the Department of Chemistry, at adm@queensu.ca.

Academic staff at Queen’s are governed by a Collective Agreement between Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at:

http://www.queensu.ca/provost/faculty/facultyrelations/qufa/collectiveagreement.html
The deadline for applications is December 31st, 2014.

Concordia: Strategic Hire in Nanomedicinal Chemistry

Concordia University in Montréal, Québec invites applications for a tenure-track position in Nanomedicinal Chemistry.

Nanomedicinal Chemistry is a highly interdisciplinary subject area, which includes for example nanoparticles that act as biological mimics, nanofibers and polymeric nanoconstructs as biomaterials, sensors and laboratory diagnostics.  Qualified candidates for the position in nanomedicine should have formal training from one of the following areas: chemistry, biological or pharmaceutical chemistry and/ormaterials science.  The current in-house expertise ranges from material synthesis, surface functionalization, spectroscopic properties and end applications.  The ideal candidate will complement and consolidate the recognition of Concordia’s expertise in this area.  The candidate should be a nanomedicinal chemist who would employ novel technologies and interdisciplinary approaches towards the discovery of modern medicines and/or the development of novel nanomaterials with applications in drug detection and monitoring that have the potential to foster improved health outcomes.

Applicants must have a Ph.D., and relevant post-doctoral experience.  The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active research program and teach at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in any area of chemistry.

Applications must consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae with a full list of publications, copies of the candidate’s three most significant publications, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, and a five to ten page outline of proposed research.  Candidates must also arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to:

Dr. John A. Capobianco 

Professor and Chair 

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 

Concordia University 

7141 Sherbrooke Street West 

Montréal, Québec, Canada, H4B 1R6

John.Capobianco@Concordia.ca 

URL:c hem.concordia.ca

Subject to budgetary approval, we anticipate filling this position, normally at the rank of Assistant Professor, for August 1, 2015. Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2014 and will continue until the position has been filled. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity. 

McGill: Assistant Professor in Chemical Biology/Biological Chemistry

Applications are invited for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Chemical Biology/Biological Chemistry. The Department seeks candidates who are committed to creating an independent research program in any area of research related to Chemical Biology/Biological Chemistry. Of particular interest are programs involving the development and application of novel measurement techniques in Chemical Biology/Biological Chemistry. Applications from more senior candidates may be considered. Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree with postdoctoral experience, proven research ability, and a strong commitment to teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to establish a vigorous research program.

As a candidate, you must register on line here, where you will upload a PDF file containing your curriculum vitae, up to three research proposals, and a statement of teaching experience and interests. You must send us a paper copy of your uploaded documents and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:
Chemical Biology/Biological Chemistry Search Committee

Department of Chemistry
McGill University
801 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, Quebec H3A 0B8
CANADA

Review of applications will begin immediately. The expected start date is July 1, 2015, but is negotiable. Salary will be commensurate according to qualifications and experience. Information about McGill University and the Department of Chemistry may be found on our Website.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities and others who may contribute to further diversification.