University of Winnipeg: Bioanalytical Chemistry

The University of Winnipeg
Department of Chemistry
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Bioanalytical Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at The University of Winnipeg invites outstanding candidates to apply for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in Bioanalytical Chemistry.  Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry or related field and have relevant postdoctoral experience.  Applicants from all fields of bioanalytical chemistry, including separation science, forensic chemistry, metabolomics/proteomics, or micro/nanofluidics are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must have a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an active externally-funded research program, as well as teach undergraduate courses, including analytical chemistry. Supervision of undergraduate and graduate student research projects is expected. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate actively in departmental and university service activities.

The selection committee will begin reviewing applications on February 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled; full consideration is assured for applications received by January 29, 2021.  Subject to budgetary approval, this position will commence July 1, 2021.  Salary levels will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants are requested to submit a complete application, including (all documents in PDF):

• a cover letter
• a current curriculum vitae
• a Tri-Agency Grant style research proposal (maximum five pages)
• a teaching statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching evaluations, if available (one to two pages)
• copies of at most three relevant publications

Applicants must submit all of the above materials through The University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system. Please click on the "Apply" link below to submit your application. 

Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference e-mailed directly to:
Dr. Athar Ata, Chair
Department of Chemistry
chemistry@uwinnipeg.ca

Enquiries should be directed to Dr. Athar Ata, Chair, a.ata@uwinnipeg.ca.

Additional information on the Department of Chemistry is available at http://chemistry.uwinnipeg.ca/home/. 

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at time of application.

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

Additional information on the University of Winnipeg is available at http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/.

 

University of Ottawa: NMR Facility Technician

Salary (Grade: NR6)

Hiring salary range

$63110-$79,719

Position Purpose

Reporting to the NMR Facility Manager, the NMR Facility Technician is responsible for training users to conduct routine and advanced NMR measurements, conducting technically advanced NMR measurements on a service basis, as well as assisting with instrument maintenance, modification and development.

Essential Qualifications

A M.Sc. degree in chemistry (Ph.D. preferred) with a firm understanding of the fundamental principles of Fourier transform NMR spectroscopy.

At least two years of practical hands-on experience with NMR data collection and interpretation, preferably in both solids and liquids NMR spectroscopy.

Extensive computer experience with LINUX and WINDOWS operating systems as well as with computer networking.

The physical strength to move a 180 L dewar of liquid nitrogen up and down an access ramp.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Key Competencies

Key competencies required at the University of Ottawa:

Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to achieve an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.

Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Be proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond expectations whenever possible.

Service Excellence: Reflect a positive attitude, demonstrate competence and professionalism, treat members of the community with respect, exercise care, devote full attention and find solutions. (Visit the section "Useful links" on the home page to read the detailed definition).

Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal. Accept and give constructive feedback. Adjust own behaviour to reach team goals.

Note

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and racialized persons. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require.

Contract of approximately 12 months, with possibility of renewal. Eligibility to benefits will be determined upon hiring. This position is excluded from all union accreditation units. All applications will be considered equally. Schedule with an average of 35hrs/week. Requirements related to skills and experience are determined by the University of Ottawa, and all positions are subject to relevant laws, collective agreements, and regulations. Please note that we will only communicate with candidates who are chosen for a preselection test or for an interview. Remember to upload a copy of your diploma(s) or a certificate of merit as well as a current version of your CV into the My documents section of your career profile (please include the job ID number, i.e. J0000-0000, in the title of your document).

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University of Calgary: Instructor, Nanoscience Program

 Job ID: 21822

Updated: November 27, 2020

Location: Main Campus

Position Description

The Nanoscience Program at the University of Calgary invites applications for a 3-year limited-term position at the rank of Instructor, with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2021.

The Nanoscience Program at the University of Calgary is based on an award-winning curriculum which fully embraces the Learning Science by Doing Science ethos. The Nanoscience Program offers undergraduate students with a Concentration (9 units), or a Minor (18 units). Applicants are sought in the broad field of Nanoscience. The successful applicant will be expected to teach classes in the Nanoscience Program, coordinate the capstone research class (NANS 502), and oversee the management, operation, and maintenance of the Nanoscience Laboratory (which includes chemical instrumentation, spectrometers (UV-visible, fluorimetry, dynamic light scattering, glovebox, fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, atomic form microscopes, scanning electron microscope, and Langmuir-Blodgett trough). The successful applicant will work with the instructional team to develop course materials and enact recommendations from the recently completed curriculum review. Given the laboratory is also accessible to University of Calgary researchers, the applicant will provide training to graduate students and post-doctoral scholars on how to operate the equipment available in the Nanoscience laboratory. 

Qualifications required: 

• Minimum of a thesis-based PhD in field of Nanoscience, broadly defined (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmacology); Postdoctoral experience may be seen as an asset
• Demonstration of dedication to excellence in teaching
• Experience in lecture design and delivery (particularly nanoscience-related classes), design and instruction of laboratory exercises, supervision and mentorship of undergraduate students working on research projects in the field of nanoscience, and preparation of exams will be seen as strong assets
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a diverse team of faculty, technical staff, and graduate students
• Expertise in Nanoscience, with particular emphasis on imaging techniques (atomic force microscopy; scanning electron microscopy; confocal microscopy). Experience with fluorescence correlation, cross-correlation, UV-Vis, and fluorescence spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, zeta potential, and Langmuir-Blodgett trough technique will be seen as strong assets
• Attributes such as flexibility and creativity will be seen as strong assets

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link. Applicants must provide a concise statement of teaching philosophy (1 page), a teaching dossier describing past teaching experience, and curriculum vitae.  Candidates should include names and contact information for three references that will be contacted once a short list of candidates is developed. 

 The deadline for applications is January 15, 2021

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Additional Information

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Science visit Careers in the Faculty of Science.

About the Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science has been catalyzing change and inspiring discovery, creativity, and innovation for over 50 years. Our strategic direction integrates current and emerging strengths with areas targeted for future growth and investment. Our strategic priorities, goals, and values guide our mission to advance research, scholarship, and innovation, create authentic learning experiences, and inspire careers of the future. We fuel transformational change, and build a strong community through teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and collaborative partnerships. We do this work to generate curiosity-drive discovery and contribute solutions to society's grand challenges. For more information, visit science.ucalgary.ca.

We thrive in the dynamic context of the University of Calgary, one of Canada’s most youthful and innovative universities. We are a bold and ambitious research university, grounded in innovative learning and teaching, fully engaged in Calgary’s entrepreneurial spirit.

About the University of Calgary
 
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
 
About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. 

https://science.careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/5914639-instructor-nanoscience-program-faculty-of-science 

University of Guelph: Crystallographer & Course Instructor

 

Temporary full-time from May 3, 2021 to April 28, 2023

Hiring #: 2020-0421

Please read the Application Instructions before applying

The Department of Chemistry is a central academic unit within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences that features dynamic and growing teaching and research programs. We work with ~6,000 undergraduate and graduate students each year and provide a wide range of services to support these activities. Reporting to the Chair, the incumbent will provide technical expertise in support of the department’s crystallographic "X-lab" facility, in the form of: research experiment design; HQP training; structural data collection and refinement; preparation of publishable crystallographic information files (CIFs) and related co-authorship on research publications; instrument maintenance, and usage management. The successful candidate will: encourage and support widespread usage of the "X-lab" infrastructure beyond the Department of Chemistry; provide expertise and writing skills to support grant applications for future replacement of "X-lab" infrastructure as needed; teach and develop existing and new undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of Chemistry.

Requirements of the position include:

• PhD Degree in Chemistry plus 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience as a small-molecule crystallographer for single crystal (SCXRD) and powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) experiments, including a track record (minimum 10 CIFs as lead crystallographer) of published, peer-reviewed crystallographic data; experience solving structures exhibiting disorder and twinning would be an asset
• Experience handling air-sensitive samples for SCXRD and PXRD
• Experience designing and performing crystallographic data collection experiments under high-pressure
• Experience using Rietveld refinement methods for PXRD
• Experience using ab initio methods to solve structures for small molecules using PXRD
• First-hand experience in X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF or WDXRF) would be an asset
• Teaching experience would be an asset
• Willingness to design, develop, and instruct Chemistry courses at all undergraduate levels
• Strong oral and written communication skills including excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills including multitasking, planning and prioritization

This appointment is regularly performed on-campus but will be initially fulfilled both remotely (off-campus) and on-campus until the University resumes its regular operations

Classification Grant/Trust fund position, Band P05
GTP Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. 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.

Posting Date: 2020 12 02
Closing Date: 2021 01 31

https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/careers-guelph/current-opportunities/crystallographer-course-instructor

Carleton University: Three faculty positions (Molecules & Materials for Sustainability; Human and Ecosystem Health; Food Safety, Security, and Analytical Methods)

The Department of Chemistry at Carleton University is seeking outstanding new investigators for three preliminary full-time tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor beginning July 1, 2021.

Qualified applicants are expected to have an exceptional record of demonstrated success in chemistry or a related field that complements existing departmental strengths and fits within one of the following broadly defined themes of Departmental focus:

• Molecules and materials for sustainability
• Human and ecosystem health
• Food safety, security, and analytical methods

Researchers taking interdisciplinary, collaborative, and community-oriented approaches are especially encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be expected to develop sustained, externally funded research programs and establish productive collaborations within the Department and beyond. Applicants must be able to teach core undergraduate chemistry courses and successful candidates will be expected to develop graduate and undergraduate courses in their areas of specialization.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are among Carleton and the Department of Chemistry’s core principles and are essential in cultivating imagination, discovery, and understanding. Candidates are sought who value diversity and whose research, teaching, and service demonstrate a commitment to these principles. Applications of candidates from groups underrepresented in chemistry and/or with experience in mentoring students from such groups are especially encouraged.

About the Academic Unit:

The Department of Chemistry, housed within the Faculty of Science, offers high-quality teaching and comprehensive research programs. We provide a holistic experiential chemistry education with distinctive programming in food science, nanoscience, and toxicology. The Department is home to excellent spaces, equipment and facilities, and to scholars who conduct research that responds to societal needs, provides tools for solving problems, serves as evidence for policy, and offers the highest quality training for our students. Our faculty collaborate widely within the University and take advantage of and contribute to the breadth of research taking place across campus. We also benefit from our location in Ottawa, which enables and facilitates partnerships with industry and government. As a Department, we value welcoming and forward-thinking teaching, global-minded research, a community-minded approach, and a mutually respectful workplace. We aim to create and maintain positive environments for our faculty, staff and students and to make an impact on our communities. For more information, please visit our website at www.carleton.ca/chemistry/ and consult our Department’s strategic plan for 2020-2025 at www.carleton.ca/chemistry/department-of-chemistry-strategic-plan-2020-2025/.

Qualifications:

The successful candidates will have a Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, demonstrated research excellence and a commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate-level students. The successful candidates must show proven ability or significant potential to develop an independent research program and will be expected to maintain their research programs by obtaining external competitive grants (e.g. Tri-council funding). The successful applicants will demonstrate excellent teaching and communication skills.

As part of an interdisciplinary department, the successful candidates’ research interests are expected to dovetail with that of the existing Faculty. Applicants with the ability to forge collaborations with members of the Department and other faculty across the University, as well as with allied agencies, will be given preference.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should include the following: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a summary statement of research experience and proposed research, and a teaching statement that includes relevant experience and pedagogical approaches to teaching and mentoring. Please also identify any past experiences in supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion in your previous institutional environment such as in curriculum development and in supporting students from equity-seeking groups. The application should be sent as one single PDF document to: Chair, Chemistry Department (chemistry@carleton.ca) by January 31, 2021. Applicants should also provide the names and contact information of three referees.

Please indicate in your application if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

About Carleton University:

Carleton University is a dynamic and innovative research and teaching institution with a national and international reputation as a leader in collaborative teaching and learning, research and governance. To learn more about our university and the City of Ottawa, please visit www.carleton.ca/about.

Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Carleton understands that career paths vary. Legitimate career interruptions will in no way prejudice the assessment process and their impact will be carefully considered.

Applicants selected for an interview are asked to contact the Chair as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made in a timely manner.

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

https://carleton.ca/provost/2020/assistant-professor-chemistry-chemical-sciences-3-positions/