University of Toronto: 1-year teaching term position (inorganic chemistry)

The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a one-year contractually limited term appointment in the area of inorganic chemistry. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream and will commence July 1, 2019, or shortly thereafter, and end on June 30, 2020.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Chemistry, with expertise in inorganic chemistry, inorganic materials, and/or metal/inorganic catalysis by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths (http://www.chem.utoronto.ca). Candidates must have demonstrated teaching excellence and have teaching expertise in a degree granting program at the undergraduate program level. Experience in coordinating laboratories at the university-level would be an asset. Candidates who possess a demonstrated commitment to novel, and impactful pedagogical methods and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities are preferred.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach inorganic chemistry with a focus on inorganic laboratories at the undergraduate level and may also be required to teach additional courses in the Department of Chemistry.

The successful candidate will have experience in teaching (including laboratory and lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures) and leading both large- and small-classes in an undergraduate program.

For more information about the Department of Chemistry, please visit our website, http://www.chem.utoronto.ca/

Evidence of excellence in teaching and pedagogical inquiry can be demonstrated through a teaching dossier that provides a strong teaching statement and outlines teaching accomplishments, grants, awards and accolades, presentations at significant conferences, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference from referees of high standing.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter, a complete current curriculum vitae, and a complete teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi – especially those related to the teaching of inorganic chemistry, a statement regarding career goals, and teaching evaluations). All application materials must be submitted online.

Applicants must also arrange to have three letters of reference, including one primarily addressing the candidate’s teaching, sent directly by the referee via email (on letterhead and signed) tochem.chair@utoronto.ca by the closing date.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact chem.chair@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by May 31, 2019 11:59pm EST.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Dr. Lara K. Mahal hired as the Canada Excellence Research Chair at the University of Alberta [ @glycocode ]

Congratulations to Dr. Lara K. Mahal, who has been appointed as a Canada Excellence Research Chair at the University of Alberta. Dr. Mahal completed her B.A. in chemistry at the University of California at Santa Cruz where she worked with Prof. Rebecca Braslau. She then completed a Ph.D. in chemistry at the University of California at Berkeley with  Prof. Carolyn Bertozzi before her postdoctoral work at Sloan-Kettering Institute with Prof. James E. Rothman. She previously held a faculty position at New York University. Dr. Mahal's laboratory uses chemical and systems biology tools to understand glycosylation in human health and disease.

Congratulations and welcome to Canada, Professor Mahal!

You can can read more about Dr. Mahal's research on her website.
Follow Prof. Mahal on Twitter: @glycocode

Lakehead University: Research Chair in Chemocatalytic Biomass Conversion

Application Deadline:
Friday, May 24, 2019 - 11:59pm

The Department of Chemistry and the Biorefining Research Institute at Lakehead University (Thunder Bay campus) invite applications for a tenure-track Research Chair in Chemocatalytic Biomass Conversion at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Candidates must have a PhD in Chemistry, a minimum of two (2) years’ postdoctoral experience, and a proven record of outstanding research in heterogeneous and homogeneous catalytic systems for  biomass conversion. The Chair is also expected to perform research on the fundamental and applied aspects of novel biomass conversion processes. Currently members of the Biorefining Institute (including two Canada Research Chairs) are actively collaborating with FPInnovations and Resolute on producing forest biomass based value-added chemicals utilizing the pilot plant facilities of biomass conversion units located at the local Resolute mill. The Chair is expected to further such collaborations in advancing research and development in biomass conversion. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program and collaborate with industry. Relevant industrial experience would be a definite asset. Applicants must also demonstrate strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at the undergraduate and graduate levels; an ability to teach inorganic and/or bioinorganic chemistry would be an asset. The Research Chair is for five (5) years and is renewable. A reduced teaching load is provided as long as the candidate is a research chair.

The Biorefining Research Institute (BRI) is a Senate-approved Research Institute with dedicated research space and infrastructure. The successful candidate will have their laboratory facility at BRI. More information on BRI is available at https://www.lakeheadu.ca/research-and-innovation/facilities-centres/bri.  The Strategic Plan for BRI is available at BRI Plan.

Lakehead University has approximately 10,000 full-time equivalent students and 2,160 faculty and staff in 10 faculties at two campuses in Orillia and Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are a fully comprehensive university: home to Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law, the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and Faculties of Engineering, Business Administration, Health & Behavioural Sciences, Education, Engineering, Natural Resources Management, Science & Environmental Studies, Social Sciences & Humanities, Graduate Studies (including PhD programs in Chemistry & Materials Science, Biotechnology, and Forestry). Maclean’s 2019 University Rankings place Lakehead University among Canada's Top 10 primarily-undergraduate universities and, in 2018, Research Infosource named us Research University of the Year in our category for the fourth consecutive year. The Thunder Bay campus boasts a comprehensive array of research instrumentation, including NMR, SEM, XPS, TEM, XRD, ICP-OES/MS, FTIR, MS, CHNS, DLS, HPLC, GPC, DSC-TG and SHARCNET computing. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca.

Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. Please note that the hiring committee imposes no restrictions on applicants with regard to nationality or country of residence; however, priority will be given to applicants that are Canadian Citizens or Landed Immigrants.

Review of applications will begin on May 24, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research plans, copies of their three most significant publications, and the names and addresses of three references to:

Dr. Todd Randall, Dean of Science and Environmental Studies
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P7B 5E1

Email: Applications.ses@lakeheadu.ca

We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343.8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/hr/employment-opportunities/employment-opportunities-db/node/51131

University of Regina: Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Chemogenomics and Host-Pathogen Interactions

The Faculty of Science at the University of Regina invites applicants for nomination as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Chemogenomics and Host-Pathogen Interactions in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. The appointment is subject to review and final approval through the Canada Research Chair (CRC) Program. CRC awards are tenable for 5 years and renewable once, after which time, the CRC will become a full-time faculty member in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. 

The CRC Program (http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca) was established by the Government of Canada to foster research excellence in Canada. CRC researchers (Tier 2) are emerging world-class researchers who have been recognized by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. This CRC will aid the University of Regina in achieving the goals of the Human Health foci of the Strategic Research Plan 2015-2020 by aligning with research goals of the Integrated Human Health: Equity, Disease, and Prevention Research Cluster. The CRC will help link researchers in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry with those in other departments (Biology, Computer Science), as well as with health care practitioners in Saskatchewan (e.g., Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region and Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory) or Canada. 

The successful CRC candidate will have expertise in chemogenomics and host-pathogen interactions, and will be expected to establish a novel research program centered on the development of advanced therapeutic strategies to counter the rapidly emerging threat of antibiotic-resistant "superbugs". 

Tier 2 CRCs are intended for exceptional emerging researchers (i.e., candidates, at the time of nomination, must be no more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree). The University recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate's record of research and achievement and commits that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process. Candidates with more than 10 years since their highest degree for which career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, family care, or other leaves are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Candidates may have their eligibility for a CRC assessed through the program's Tier 2 justification process. Please consult the University of Regina Research Office for more information. Full program information, including details on eligibility criteria, can be found on the CRC website: http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx). 
CRCs are offered a reduced teaching load, an additional salary stipend, an operating grant, start-up funds, and an opportunity to apply to the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) funding for additional instrumentation needs. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will work with the successful candidate to complete their CRC application. Ideally, a full draft will be ready for internal departmental review by early October 2019, with the CRC nomination deadline of October 21, 2019. Once approved by the CRC Program, the candidate is likely to take up their CRC in July 2020 or January 2021.  

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Acadia University: Tenure Track Faculty Position in Biochemistry

Located in beautiful Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Acadia University is recognized as an outstanding academic institution. Founded in 1838, it is one of Canada’s oldest and most respected universities and offers a liberal arts education that is unique among post-secondary institutions. Acadia offers a stimulating, vibrant environment, on and off campus, where dedicated faculty inspire and challenge students to be their best through supportive personalized learning environments, holistic education and nurturing community engagement. Academic innovation has garnered the university a reputation for excellence in teaching and research at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Faculty of Pure & Applied Science, Department of Chemistry Tenure-Track Position: Assistant Professor Position #: 20208:

The Chemistry Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2019. We are searching for an outstanding scientist with a Ph.D. degree in the area of Chemistry or Biochemistry, with specialization in any area of biochemistry. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant postdoctoral experience. We hope to attract applicants that can contribute to existing research themes at Acadia, such as agriculture, food science, environment, and medicine, and those who can forge meaningful collaborations with members of the Chemistry, Biology, and/or Nutrition Departments. The successful applicant is expected to show excellence in the development and teaching of our core biochemistry courses and labs as well as adjacent sub-disciplines (e.g. organic or general chemistry). The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally-funded independent research program involving supervision of honours and M.Sc. students.

The Chemistry Department is located in Elliott Hall which recently has undergone extensive renovations, with an available newly renovated 1000 ft2 biochemistry research laboratory equipped with modern fume hoods and relevant equipment. There is access to several research facilities such as the Acadia Centre for Microstructural Analysis (ACMA) that hosts Bruker 300 MHz NMR, SEM, TEM, and other equipment; and the Acadia Laboratory for Agri-food and Beverage (ALAB) and the Centre for Analytical Research on the Environment (CARE), equipped with a suite of modern analytical equipment.

Applications must include (i) a cover letter, (ii) curriculum vitae, (iii) a 3-5 page research proposal in NSERC Discovery Program format, and (iv) the candidate’s teaching dossier including teaching philosophy and course evaluations if applicable. Applicants should arrange for three signed letters of reference from individuals familiar with the candidate’s research and teaching to be sent before May 1 directly to the Chemistry Administrative Assistant: chemistry@acadiau.ca. Applications are to be addressed to:

Dr. Vlad Zamlynny, Acting Head, Chemistry Department, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6, Phone: (902) 585-1890, Fax: (902) 585-1114, e-mail: chemistry@acadiau.ca

Closing date: May 1, 2019

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore mentioned groups, and who wish to have the application considered as such, should complete the Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. Canadian and permanent residents will be given priority