Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Université de Sherbrooke: Deux postes - Analytique, Matériaux, ou Pharmaceutique

L'Université de Sherbrooke sollicite des candidatures afin de pourvoir à deux postes réguliers à temps complet de professeure ou professeur au Département de chimie de la Faculté des sciences.

Profil recherché

Le programme de recherche proposé par la personne choisie s'inscrira dans une des orientations stratégiques actuelles du Département (Analytique, Matériaux, Pharmaceutique). Une attention particulière sera accordée aux dossiers présentant une complémentarité et une synergie du programme proposé avec les activités de recherche en cours au Département.
Engagement de l'Université envers l'équité, la diversité et l'inclusion
L'Université de Sherbrooke valorise la diversité, l'égalité, l'équité et l'inclusion en emploi au sein de sa communauté. Elle s'est engagée à soutenir ces valeurs de façon prioritaire comme facteurs stratégiques d'excellence. Cet engagement est formulé dans son Plan d'action d'équité pour les programmes interorganismes (2017-2022).

L'Université de Sherbrooke invite toutes les personnes qualifiées à soumettre leur candidature, en particulier les femmes, les membres de minorités visibles et ethniques, les autochtones et les personnes handicapées relativement au programme d'accès à l'égalité en emploi (PAEE). Les outils de sélection peuvent être adaptés selon les besoins des personnes handicapées qui en font la demande, et ce, en toute confidentialité. L'Université de Sherbrooke encourage également les personnes de toutes orientations sexuelles et identités de genre à postuler. Dans son effort de valorisation de la diversité, l'Université s'engage à accorder, pour un des deux postes, la préférence à une femme ou un membre d'un autre groupe sous-représenté en chimie. La priorité sera toutefois accordée aux Canadiennes et Canadiens et aux résidentes permanentes et résidents permanents.

Établissement de renommée internationale, l'Université de Sherbrooke est le coeur d'un des trois pôles majeurs d'enseignement et de recherche du Québec (Canada). Reconnue pour ses innovations pédagogiques, ses programmes axés sur la pratique, son régime d'alternance étude-travail et ses approches innovantes en développement durable, l'Université de Sherbrooke est également un partenaire de premier plan des gouvernements supérieurs et régionaux pour favoriser le développement social, culturel et économique.

L'Université de Sherbrooke emploie quelques 7 000 personnes. Elle accueille 31 000 étudiantes et étudiants et quelques 11 000 personnes inscrites à l'Université du troisième âge. Elle compte plus de 2 400 étudiantes et étudiantes internationaux en provenance de 95 pays et territoires. Avec ses 393 programmes d'étude, elle offre une formation à tous les cycles et dans les grands secteurs d'activité humaine.

À propos du Département

Le Département de chimie de l'Université de Sherbrooke offre un environnement exceptionnel pour la recherche et l'enseignement, accueillant plus de 160 étudiantes et étudiants au total des trois cycles, un corps professoral de renommée internationale comptant 14 professeures et professeurs et une vaste gamme d'infrastructures à la fine pointe de la technologie. Les professeures et les professeurs du Département de chimie sont titulaires de chaires, de bourses et de subventions qui témoignent de la qualité de leurs recherches en bio-géochimie, en chimie verte et catalyse, en matériaux fonctionnels et auto-assemblés, en électrochimie, en photonique et modélisation moléculaire, et en synthèse organique, organométallique et inorganique.

Infrastructures

Le Département de chimie a récemment été complètement rénové (2016) afin d'offrir des laboratoires de recherche et d'enseignement modernes. Les chercheures et les chercheurs du Département de chimie bénéficient d'un accès à une infrastructure de pointe et de services à la recherche, que ce soit en chimie analytique, en chimie des matériaux ou en optique et photonique. Les chercheuses et les chercheurs sont des membres actifs de nombreux centres d'excellence et regroupements stratégiques, leur donnant ainsi accès à l'ensemble des ressources disponibles au Québec. Pour plus d'informations sur notre équipe, nos infrastructures et nos équipements (départementaux et institutionnels), veuillez visiter notre site à l'adresse https://www.usherbrooke.ca/chimie/.

Fonctions


  • Enseignement aux trois cycles d'études supérieures universitaires.
  • Recherche indépendante.
  • Encadrement d'étudiantes et d'étudiants en recherche aux trois cycles.
  • Participation à la vie universitaire.
  • Service à la collectivité.

Exigences

Détenir un doctorat en chimie ou dans une discipline connexe.
Posséder de l'expérience postdoctorale.
Avoir des aptitudes exceptionnelles pour la recherche afin de développer un programme de recherche original, indépendant, financé par des sources externes et reconnu internationalement.
Posséder de solides compétences pédagogiques et enthousiasme pour l'enseignement aux trois cycles d'études universitaires.
Avoir la capacité et la volonté d'interactions avec les professeures et professeurs du Département de chimie et de la Faculté des sciences.
Atouts
La personne choisie devra avoir la capacité d'enseigner en français ou d'atteindre cette capacité rapidement (2 ans).


Les conditions de travail sont régies par la convention collective en vigueur.

Poste régulier à temps complet

Date prévue d'entrée en fonction : 1er juin 2020.

English version:
https://www.usherbrooke.ca/srh/fileadmin/sites/srh/documents/emplois/offres/UdeS_prof_chemistry_03734_sciencesENGLISH.pdf

Monday, August 26, 2019

University of Ottawa: Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Synthetic Biology

The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Synthetic Biology. The selected candidate will hold a tenure-track faculty position in the Faculty of Science. Candidates are expected to establish a strong, extramurally funded, and collaborative research program in Synthetic Biology that complements the chemical biology expertise of the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences and its 41 professors, which includes two winners of the Herzberg Canada Gold Medal, six Canada Research Chairs, and five University Research Chairs. The faculty has extensive research facilities including core facilities in mass spectrometry and proteomics, NMR, and imaging, and a recent $10M investment in automation and analytical infrastructure.
Tier 2 Chairs, 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. For each Tier 2 Chair, the institution receives $100,000 annually for five years, with an additional $20,000 annual research stipend for first-term Tier 2 Chairs.
Candidates should, at a minimum, be assistant or associate professors, or possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels. Postdoctoral Fellows paid in whole or in part by funds administered by the University of Ottawa are not eligible to apply. Candidates who are more than 10 years from their highest degree must contact the University of Ottawa for questions related to their potential eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair. The institution may nominate a professor or a researcher who is more than 10 years from their highest degree at the time of nomination and has experienced legitimate career interruptions (see acceptable justifications). In such cases, the institution must submit to the Secretariat a formal justification (using the Tier 2 Justification Screening Form), explaining why the nominee is still considered to be an emerging scholar.
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 achievement and that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process. New CRC nominees 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.
Required qualifications: PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related discipline. Postdoctoral experience is mandatory. A demonstrated excellent research track record in biochemistry or synthetic biology. A commitment to teaching and graduate training, a strong track record in and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaborations, and the ability to obtain external research funds. The candidate must be able to teach in both French and English, the two official languages of the University.
Rank and salary: Regular tenure-track academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science. Applications for higher ranks will also be considered. This position is governed by a collective agreement between the University of Ottawa and the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa.
Application Package:
  • A cover letter;
  • An up-to-date curriculum vitae (please include career interruptions such as parental or sick leaves that may have impacted your record of research. These will be taken into consideration in the selection process);
  • A detailed research plan demonstrating a strong commitment to research excellence (5 pages maximum);
  • A statement of teaching interests (1 to 2 pages); and
  • The names of three people who may be contacted by the University for letters of reference which will follow the Canada Research Chairs guidelines (i.e. one arm’s length, and two who are not affiliated to the University of Ottawa unless they are the candidate’s PhD or postdoctoral supervisor);
  • Self-Identification Form: The University of Ottawa strongly supports a workplace environment that removes disparities experienced by the designated groups in Canada:  omen, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities, as defined in the Employment Equity Act. We encourage all applicants from the four designated groups to fill the following form: https://research.uottawa.ca/sites/research.uottawa.ca/files/edi_questionnaire_ovpr_for_prizes_en_24-oct-2018-converted_fillable.pdf.
Application deadline: September 30th, 2019
The selection process will begin in October and will continue until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send the application package to the following address by email to:
Dr. Sylvain Charbonneau, Vice-President, Research
University of Ottawa
550 Cumberland St., room 246
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 CANADA
rcca-coord@uOttawa.ca
f you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require by contacting the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Faculty Affairs at 613-562-5958. The Canada Research Chairs Program imposes no restrictions on nominees with regard to nationality or country of residence. Procedures to allow non-Canadian chairholders to work in Canada have been established by Employment and Social Development Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
The University of Ottawa is justly proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism.  hrough its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and their spouses in their second official language.  t the time of tenure, professors are expected to be able to function in a bilingual setting.  n certain cases, professors must have the ability to teach in both official languages to be granted tenure.

Thursday, August 15, 2019

University of British Columbia: 3-positions - biological chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and machine learning

The Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia (www.chem.ubc.ca) is seeking outstanding new investigators for three full time tenure-track faculty positions, at the rank of Assistant Professor at its Vancouver campus.  With over 60 faculty, over 240 graduate students and 60 dedicated staff members, UBC Chemistry is one of the world’s top Departments, boasting outstanding research infrastructure, well-equipped shops and services and an unparalleled location on Canada’s beautiful west coast.

We are seeking candidates of exceptional scientific talent who have demonstrated success in their field for three positions:

  • Biological Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Machine Learning in Chemistry

The positions require a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a related discipline and an outstanding research track record.  Relevant postdoctoral experience is highly desirable. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an internationally recognized research program.  As a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry, the successful applicant will be expected to effectively supervise graduate students, collaborate with other faculty members, obtain external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate Chemistry courses, and actively participate in departmental activities. Leading candidates will complement and strengthen the Department and University’s expertise in research and education.

The successful candidate will be eligible to hold an appointment at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level but a higher rank may be considered for applicants with exceptional qualifications and experience.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2020.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. Canadians and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.  Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.

Applicants should upload a cover letter including a summary of research interests and fit to the position, a curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a detailed research proposal, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, a statement describing your experience working with a diverse student body, as well as your past, present, and/or future contributions to creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion on campus or within your discipline.

Applicants should also provide contact information for three reference letter writers.

Apply here: https://xenon.chem.ubc.ca/chempostings/index.php/Applicant

Review of completed applications will begin on OCTOBER 15th, 2019

Please contact:  chemsearch@chem.ubc.ca for general inquiries.

Application packages are not accepted via email.

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Memorial University: Manager of Academic Programs

MANAGER OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Departments of Chemistry and Earth Sciences

 (Contractual Position to June 30, 2020)

DUTIES

Reporting to the Associate Dean (Undergraduate), Faculty of Science, the successful applicant will work under the direction of the Department Heads of Chemistry and Earth Sciences to provide academic support within those departments for undergraduate programs. Duties include assisting with the selection and scheduling of undergraduate courses; providing academic advice to the department’s undergraduate students including majors and minors; participating as a member of the Chemistry and Earth Sciences Undergraduate Committees; preparing formal calendar change documents and responding to intra-university consultations on calendar changes; participating in departmental tours, mini enrichment, outreach activities; admissions; prerequisite waivers; and performing other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (3-5 years) in a University administrative setting and demonstrated understanding of University Science undergraduate programs and calendar regulations; graduation with a Master’s degree in Science; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Excellent writing, oral communication, presentation and organizational skills are required. Experience teaching University level Chemistry or Earth Sciences courses would be an asset.

SALARY                                   $59,856- $81,622 per annum (Management and Professional)

CLOSING DATE                       August 22, 2019


All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Memorial University is strongly committed to employment equity and especially welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at (709) 864-2434.


Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

https://www.mun.ca/hr/careers/career.php?id=410

University of Victoria: Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in the area of Organic Chemistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a research program of international stature and teaching organic chemistry courses at all levels.

The University of Victoria is consistently ranked in the top tier of Canada’s research-intensive universities. Vital impact drives the UVic sense of purpose. As an internationally renowned teaching and research hub, we tackle essential issues that matter to people, places and the planet. Situated in the Pacific Rim, our location breeds a profound passion for exploration. Defined by its edges, this extraordinary environment inspires us to defy boundaries, discover, and innovate in exciting ways. It’s different here, naturally and by design. We live, learn, work and explore on the edge of what’s next—for our planet and its peoples. Our commitment to research-inspired dynamic learning and vital impact make this Canada’s most extraordinary environment for discovery and innovation. Experience the edge of possibilities for yourself.

The University of Victoria is in the top one percent of universities in the world for scientific impact and fourth in the Leiden ranking in Canada for proportionate research impact in scienceThe Department of Chemistry (www.chemistry.uvic.ca) is a research-intensive unit that is dedicated to providing outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department is one of the strongest in Canada, boasting new research space, and offering exceptional research opportunities within the areas of health, energy, and materials chemistry. The Department is highly collegial and benefits from the services of a very effective and dedicated staff.

Requirements

PhD in a relevant area is required and postdoctoral experience or equivalent experience is desirable;
Ability and competence to teach chemistry courses at all levels, and including interest in teaching undergraduate courses and interaction with students;

  • Ability for curriculum development;
  • Ability to teach and train high quality research personnel;
  • A research proposal with promise of high impact;
  • Potential to become a leader in the chosen research field;
  • Compatibility with the Department of Chemistry at UVic, including hypothesis-driven fundamental research, participation in joint research objectives and activities within the Department, opportunity for collaboration, ability to interact with the members of the Department;
  • Feasibility of the proposed research program, including the potential to attract research funding, and the facilities available or achievable at UVic.

Applicants should provide a single .pdf document containing:

  • a cover letter,
  • a curriculum vitae,
  • a concise research proposal (5 pages, 12 point font, single spaced),
  • a teaching dossier (including a teaching philosophy),
  • a statement regarding equity, diversity and inclusiveness in the work environment (1 page),
  • names and contact information for three individuals able to act as referees.

Additional information

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement.  Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association.

Contact information

Application documents should be emailed as a single pdf to Sandra Carlson, Department Secretary, dsecchem@uvic.ca. Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2019 and continue until the position is filled for potential appointment on July 1, 2020.

Application deadline
September 30, 2019

Equity statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Please indicate in your application package if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

https://www.uvic.ca/opportunities/faculty-librarian/current/chem_270_121.php

Monday, August 12, 2019

York University: Synthetic Chemistry

Position Rank: Full Time Professorial Stream - Assistant Professor
Discipline/Field: Synthetic Chemistry
Home Faculty: Science
Home Department/Area/Division: Chemistry
Affiliation/Union: YUFA
Position Start Date: July 1, 2020

The Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science at York University invites applications for a tenure-track professorial-stream position in Synthetic Chemistry (broadly defined) at the Assistant Professor level to commence July 1, 2020. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Chemistry or a related discipline, postdoctoral experience in relevant areas, and an outstanding research history (appropriate to their career stage) including a sustained record of publications in high quality peer reviewed journals, and be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

We seek candidates who demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in research, teaching and scholarly activity. Candidates with an interest in medicinal and/or materials chemistry are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an outstanding and innovative research program, secure and maintain external peer-reviewed research funding, recruit and supervise graduate students, and contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Pedagogical innovation in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning is preferred.

Further information about the Department of Chemistry can be found at: http://chemistry.gradstudies.yorku.ca .

York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Dr. René Fournier, Chair of the Department of Chemistry, at renef@yorku.ca.

The salary for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including but not limited to gender and racial diversity, within its community. The AA Program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/ or by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713. Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the form found at: http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/self-identification-form/. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority. No application will be considered without a completed mandatory Work Status Declaration form which can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/work-authorization-form .

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is October 15, 2019. Applications should contain a cover letter, curriculum vitae, NSERC-style research proposal (5 pages) with a separate summary, statement of teaching interests, and completed Work Status Declaration (citizenship) form. Please arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation uploaded on your behalf. All materials should be submitted electronically, by you and your references, through: http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14218


Posting End Date: October 15, 2019

Thursday, August 8, 2019

University of Lethbridge: Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Organofluorine Chemistry

The University of Lethbridge is seeking applicants for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Organofluorine Chemistry within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The University of Lethbridge has strategically targeted fluorine chemistry as an area of strength by establishing the Canadian Centre for Research in Advanced Fluorine Technologies (C-CRAFT) and now seeks an exceptional researcher able to expand this strength. While applicants with expertise in organofluorine chemistry are highly encouraged, we invite all fluorine chemists who would complement the existing expertise in fluorine chemistry within C-CRAFT to apply.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has 23 members (14 research-active faculty and 9 instructors). C-CRAFT is a collaborative and highly collegial team of six independent researchers and their trainees who have fluorine chemistry as their entire or partial focus. The current complement has expertise in inorganic, organometallic and computational chemistry, electrochemistry and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The University has superb characterization facilities, with excellent access to a suite of NMR and EPR spectrometers and X-ray diffraction equipment (Rigaku Supernova Cu/Mo dual source X-ray diffractometer and Miniflex powder XRD). The University of Lethbridge Magnetic Resonance Facility includes: 300 (liquid), 500 (solids) and 700 (liquids and solids) MHz Bruker spectrometers and a Bruker EMX-Plus X-band EPR spectrometer (with N2 and He(l) cooling). The NMR spectrometers in the facility have been optimized for work with 19F, with probes capable of simultaneous 1H and 19F spectroscopy. The Department has just moved into a new state-of-the-art 38,500-m2 Science and Academic Building designed to foster innovative research and teaching initiatives in the sciences (www.destinationproject.ca). Specifically, the facilities and laboratory spaces foster collaborations within and between disciplines. The successful candidate will benefit from laboratory and office spaces reserved for this Tier 2 CRC position. Descriptions of the Department and the Facilities can be found at: http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/chemistry-biochemistry/.

Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars, and the successful candidate must meet the requirements for the position of Tier 2 Chair as defined by the CRC program (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca). The successful candidate will be nominated for a Tier 2 CRC, and, upon successful nomination, will be hired at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in chemistry. The proposed chair will be expected to establish an innovative, independently funded, and internationally competitive research program in any area of fluorine chemistry that involves both undergraduate and graduate researchers and to participate in the University’s Canadian Centre for Research in Advanced Fluorine Technologies (C-CRAFT). C-CRAFT members combine synthetic, analytic and computational expertise in fluorine chemistry, rendering Lethbridge, Alberta a hub for fluorine chemistry in Canada. With many national and international collaborators, C-CRAFT’s influence reaches beyond Alberta.

Appointment to this Canada Research Chair position is subject to review and approval by the Canada Research Chairs Secretariat. Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars with less than 10 years of experience as an active researcher in their field at the time of nomination. Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career interruptions exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process. Please contact the University of Lethbridge Office of Research & Innovation Services (www.uleth.ca/research) for more information. Please consult the Canada Research Chair website for full information, including further details on eligibility criteria: http://www.chairschaires.gc.ca/program-programme/nomination-mise_en_candidature-eng.aspx.

The University of Lethbridge recognizes that researchers have varying career paths and that career interruptions due to personal circumstances can be part of an excellent academic record. As such, the impact of certain circumstances (including but not limited to parental leave, family responsibilities, illness, disability, research in emerging fields, limited access to resources) that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are strongly encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application and research achievements.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but consideration of complete files will commence on September 30, 2019. The nomination of the selected candidate will be submitted to the CRC program by April 2020, with the expected decision date by the program in October 2020. The expected start date of the appointment is negotiable, but must take place no later than July 1, 2021. The University of Lethbridge offers competitive benefits and start-up packages; salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

All applications must be submitted online, and should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a research proposal and/or a detailed research plan (5 page NSERC Discovery Grant style preferred), a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and contact information for three references who are academics in the field. For details on how to submit your application, please visit our Human Resources website at https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca and choose the Academic postings option. References will be contacted directly, with information on how to submit their reference letters. In their application package, candidates should also identify their strengths and experiences with respect to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion in their institutional environment.

Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. The University is located in traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory. We honour the Blackfoot people and their traditional ways of knowing in caring for this land, as well as all Aboriginal peoples who have helped shape and continue to strengthen our University community. Located in Southern Alberta near the Rocky Mountains, Lethbridge offers a sunny, dry climate that is agreeably mild for the prairies, excellent cultural and recreational amenities and attractive economic conditions. Founded in 1967, our student body has grown by 50 percent in the last 10 years. Despite this growth, we have remained true to our vision – a student-focused, research-intensive institution, grounded in the liberal education tradition. For more information about the University, please visit our web site at http://www.uleth.ca

https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/3938

Open Date08/07/2019
Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions to ApplicantsFor inquiries concerning the status of this search, please contact:
Dr. Peter W. Dibble, Chair
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry,
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada T1K 3M4
Tel. 403-329-2305
Fax. 403-329-2057
Email: dibble@uleth.ca
Employment EquityThe University of Lethbridge recognizes that our success is dependent on how well we include, value, and engage a diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni to achieve the desired outcomes identified within our Strategic Plan. Further, the benefits of a diverse research and academic culture have benefits that reach far beyond the University. To this end, the University of Lethbridge is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. It welcomes applications from members of racialized groups, Indigenous persons, all genders, persons with disabilities, members of sexual and gendered minority groups, and others with the skills and knowledge to contribute to the diversification of ideas.
The University of Lethbridge values its responsibility to promote equity in the employment of women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities; The University is an advocate for equity within the CRC Program. The University of Lethbridge commits to evaluating representation of the Four Designated Groups listed above within its CRCProgram and to striving to proactively to meet and maintain its equity targets. All applicants will be invited to self-identify. Self-identification information will be held in confidence by the Office of Human Resources.
The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca to request accommodation. All private information received in relation to your accommodation request will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

Monday, August 5, 2019

Dr. Leanne Chen hired by the University of Guelph [@dysprosia]

Congratulations to Dr. Leanne Chen, who has been hired as an assistant professor of computational chemistry in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Guelph. Leanne’s research program will focus on using ab initio computational methods to model reactions occurring at the electrode-electrolyte double-layer, which is arguably the most important component in an electrochemical cell. Gaining atomic-scale insight at this interface would have immense impact on the rational design of fuel cells, batteries, and other energy transformation systems such as electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction.

Leanne’s first foray into computational chemistry was her summer research with Suning Wang and Nicholas Mosey while working on her BScH in Chemistry at Queen’s University. She attended Stanford University for her PhD and was mentored by Jens Nørskov. She stayed in California for her Postdoctoral Scholarship, working with Thomas Miller at the California Institute of Technology.

Twitter: @dysprosia
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Thursday, August 1, 2019

Amanda Bongers hired at Queen's University

Congratulations to Dr. Amanda Bongers, who has been hired as an assistant professor at Queen's University. Chemistry has a central role to play in solving global challenges, and Amanda’s research explores learning and teaching in chemistry for the next generation of scientists. Her Queen's CER group combines tools from educational research, cognitive science, and neuroscience to study learning in chemistry, with a focus on organic and green chemistry.

Amanda completed her Honours BSc in Biochemistry (2011) at the University of Waterloo, her Ph. D. in Organic Chemistry (2016) at the University of Ottawa with Prof. André Beauchemin, and a postdoc (2016-2019) in the fields of Chemistry Education and Neuroscience, under the supervision of Prof. Alison Flynn (University of Ottawa) and Dr. Georg Northoff (Royal Ottawa Mental Health Institute). She started her position as Assistant Professor in the Chemistry Department at Queen's in July 2019.

Queen's CER Group website: www.amandabongers.com

Twitter: @AmandaBongers