Friday, March 30, 2018

Algoma University: Environmental Science

Algoma University (www.algomau.ca) has a special mission “to be a teaching-oriented university that provides programs in the liberal arts and sciences and professional programs, primarily at the undergraduate level, with a particular focus on the needs of Northern Ontario, and to cultivate cross-cultural learning between Aboriginal communities and other communities, in keeping with the history of Algoma University and its geographic site.” With its beautiful main campus in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, at the heart of the Great Lakes, and extension programming in Brampton and Timmins, Algoma University offers students, faculty, administrators and staff the opportunity to live, learn, study and work together in a diverse environment.

Algoma University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor; the anticipated start date is July 1, 2018, or as negotiated. Environmental Science is a new program at Algoma University, offered jointly by the Department of Biology and Chemistry and the Department of Geography and Geology. The successful candidate must have completed a PhD (postdoctoral experience preferred) in Environmental Science. Strong candidates will have undergraduate teaching experience as well as a demonstrated ability to develop an independent research program and secure external research funding. We welcome candidates across the discipline of Environmental Science; however, increased attention will be given to candidates with expertise and teaching capacity related to Environmental Chemistry. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of courses, including, for example, Chemistry, Pollution, Toxicology and Limnology.

Candidates should submit electronically: a letter of application, a current CV, a research plan   (up to two single-spaced pages), a statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., examples of student evaluations), and reprints of their three most significant publications to Dr. Donna M. Rogers, Academic Dean via deanapps@algomau.ca. Application materials should be submitted as a single combined PDF file. Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent electronically. The PDF file and reference letters should  have file names that identify the applicant. Applications received by April 20, 2018, will be assured of consideration, though the posting remains open until the position is filled. The  position is subject to budgetary approval.

Algoma University is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our community and is an equal opportunity employer. The university invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, upon request, accommodation will be provided by Algoma University throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Police Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) as a condition of employment.

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Ian Manners Hired by the University of Victoria

Congratulations to Dr. Ian Manners, who has been hired as the Canada 150 Research Chair in Materials Science at the University of Victoria. Dr. Manners completed his B.Sc. and Ph.D. at the University of Bristol. He was a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Toronto from 1990 to 2005. Since 2005, he has been a professor at the University of Bristol. You can read more about Professor Manners' career on his website:

http://www.inchm.bris.ac.uk/people/manners/home.html

Alán Aspuru-Guzik hired by the University of Toronto

Congratulations to Alán Aspuru-Guzik, who has been awarded the Canada 150 Research Chair in Theoretical and Quantum Chemistry at the University of Toronto. Dr. Aspuru-Guzik completed his B.Sc at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México before moving to UC Berkeley for his Ph.D. and postdoctoral work. He has been a professor at Harvard University since 2006. His research relates to materials discovery, quantum computing, laboratory automation, and excitons in biology. You can read more about his research on his website: http://matter.toronto.edu/

Saturday, March 3, 2018

Saurabh Chitnis hired by Dalhousie University

Congratulations to Saurabh Chitnis, who has been hired as an assistant professor at Dalhousie University. Dr.  Chitnis completed his Ph.D. at University of Victoria in 2015 under the supervision of Dr. Neil Burford). He then worked as a postdoctoral fellow at University of Bristol  with Ian Manners. His area of research is coordination chemistry applied to the rational design of redox-active main group centres, Lewis superacids, and inorganic polymers and clusters.

You can read more about his research on his website: http://www.chitnislab.ca/

Friday, March 2, 2018

University of Alberta: Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Glycomics

The University of Alberta invites applications for the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Glycomics. Established in 2008 by the Government of Canada, the CERC program supports world-renowned researchers and their teams to establish ambitious research programs at Canadian universities. The successful candidate will receive up to $20M over seven years to support an internationally-leading research program.
The appointment will be in the Faculty of Science’s Department of Chemistry, which has 34 research faculty and 230 graduate students, supported by excellent services, including X-ray crystallography, mass spectrometry, and high-field NMR laboratories. Excellent electronic, machine, and glassblowing shops, and a biological services laboratory are other key components of departmental infrastructure.
The Chair is expected take a leadership role in continuing the long tradition of excellence that the University of Alberta has established in glycomics/glycoscience. The Chair will also become a member of the Alberta Glycomics Centre (glycomicscentre.ca), which comprises 11 Principal and Associate investigators who collaborate on interdisciplinary projects that seek to understand the role of complex carbohydrates in life processes. One aspect of the funding places emphasis on practical outcomes of Centre-funded research, which targets new bioactive carbohydrate derivatives as potential therapeutics and transfer of intellectual property. In addition, the Chair will have the opportunity to join the Canadian Glycomics Network (http://canadianglycomics.ca/), a Canadian Network of Centres of Excellence with a mission of identifying novel solutions to unmet medical needs through glycomics.
Position requirements include:

  • A PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or an aligned field
  • An exceptional internationally-recognized research program directed towards the role of complex carbohydrates in biological processes as applied to mammalian systems. Demonstration of international recognition must include a sustained record of high impact publications, presentations at international meetings and research awards
  • A proven track record of excellence in teaching, mentoring, research training, outreach, professional service, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting the involvement of diverse groups in research

The appointment will be at the Full Professor level and the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Interested applicants should provide: 1) a complete curriculum vitae; 2) a maximum three-page description of current and future research; 3) a maximum two-page summary of contributions to outreach; professional service and their philosophy on involving of diverse groups in research; and 4) the names and contact information of five referees. As the University of Alberta and the CERC program are committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, we ask applicants to complete the self-identification questionnaire: https://goo.gl/forms/QoVC0LVgW9d5AQDL2
The recruitment and nomination process involves open advertising with a statement of commitment to equity in the nomination and appointment process.
The position will remain open until filled; however, review of applications will commence on April 7, 2018. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by that date.
Interested applicants may apply to: http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A104934897/
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Mount Allison University: Bioanalytical Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Mount Allison University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Bioanalytical Chemistry.  The appointment will be made at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2018, subject to budgetary approval.

Applicants  must  possess  a  Ph.D.  and  have  a  strong  commitment  to  undergraduate teaching and research in the general area of bioanalytical chemistry. We particularly seek candidates with broad expertise, and those eager to contribute strong undergraduate teaching  in  core  Introductory  Analytical  Chemistry  and  Instrumental  Methods  of Analysis,  as  well  as  advanced  courses  in  bioanalytical  chemistry.  Candidates  must provide evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student- centred environment. The successful candidate is expected to launch an active and externally funded research programme that integrates participation by undergraduate research students.   Faculty have access to a range of internal and external funding opportunities. More information about the Department and its newly renovated facilities may be found at www.mta.ca/chemistry/.

Complete applications will include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, a five page research proposal in NSERC format, and the names and contact information of three or more references. Applications should be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/10856. Questions should be directed to:

Dr. Glen Briand
Chair of the Search Committee
chembiochem@mta.ca

Review of applications will begin on March 30, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled.

Mount Allison acknowledges, honours and respects the Mi'kmaw and Wolastoquyik (Maliseet) peoples, the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our university is built, and confirms its commitment to strengthen relationships with them.

Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Canadians and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.