University of Ottawa: Tier 2 - Biomaterials

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Biomaterials. Candidates are sought whose interests are at the interface of chemistry or physics and biology, and who propose to develop (or are already actively engaged in) a research program in biomaterials.  The successful candidate will have access to the world-class core facilities in NMR, mass spectrometry and X-ray crystallography in the Faculty, materials characterization and biocatalysis facilities that are part of the Centre for Catalysis Research and Innovation, and core facilities in Biology and Medicine. According to Maclean’s 2013 University Rankings, the University of Ottawa ranks #2 in Canada in research intensity in natural and health sciences.  The Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Ottawa is currently ranked #2 in Canada and is one of the top 75 Departments worldwide (according to ARWU) and currently hosts two winners of the Herzberg Canada Gold Medal, eight Canada Research Chairs and five University Research Chairs.

Title of the position: Assistant professor level, but higher ranks will be considered under exceptional circumstances.

Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities revealed by research or professional work; c) academic service activities, d) supervision of graduate students.

Terms: Tenure-track position

Rank and salary: Regular academic tenure-track appointment in the Faculty of Science, with a salary consistent with the collective agreement of the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa.
Require qualifications and Work experience: Ph.D. or equivalent in Chemistry or Physics and postdoctoral experience is mandatory. A demonstrated excellent research track record in biomaterials research.  A commitment to teaching and graduate training, a strong track record in and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, excellent communication skills in either English or French.  Passive knowledge of the other official language in Canada is a requirement for tenure.  English-French bilingualism is an asset.
Location of work:  Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences or Department of Physics, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Science, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Application Package:
Interested scholars are invited to submit an application consisting of the following:

• A cover letter;
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae 
• A research plan demonstrating a strong commitment to research excellence;
• A statement of teaching interests; and
• The names and contact information of three people who may be contacted by the University for letters of reference.

Deadline: September 30, 2016.
The selection process will begin in September and will continue until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The application package should be sent by post, courier or email (a single PDF file is preferred; documents in Word format will also be accepted) to this address:
Dr. Mona Nemer, Vice-President, Research, University of Ottawa
550 Cumberland St., room 246
Ottawa, ON Canada K1N 6N5, Phone: 613-562-5270  | Fax: 613-562-5271
rcca-coord@uOttawa.ca

Tier 2 CRCs, tenable for five years and renewable once, are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. Chair-holders are also eligible for infrastructure support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to help acquire state-of-the-art equipment essential to their work.  For more information on the CRC program visit the CRC website.

Equity is a University of Ottawa policy; women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Canada Research Chairs Program imposes no restrictions on nominees with regard to nationality or country of residence. Procedures to allow non-Canadian chair-holders to work in Canada have been established by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
The University of Ottawa is justly proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and their spouses in their second official language. At the time of tenure, professors are expected to be able to function in a bilingual setting. In certain cases, professors must have the ability to teach in both official languages to be granted tenure.