University of Prince Edward Island: Inorganic Chemistry

The University of Prince Edward Island invites applications to the Department of Chemistry for consideration for a tenure track position in Inorganic Chemistry, with a focus on Bioinorganic Chemistry, at the Assistant Professor level, to commence July 1, 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Description of this Position and the Department of Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry at UPEI is committed to undergraduate and graduate teaching and the successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in inorganic chemistry and related areas, including first year general chemistry depending on the expertise and interest of the successful candidate. It is expected that the successful faculty member will develop a vigorous research program that will attract external funding. Applications from all areas of Inorganic Chemistry will be considered, but with an emphasis on applicants with a background in bioinorganic chemistry.

The Department of Chemistry has an enthusiastic and active faculty, with vibrant research profiles and dedication to undergraduate and graduate teaching and training.  We offer Chemistry Majors, Honours, and Masters programs as well as an interdisciplinary PhD program in Molecular and Macromolecular Sciences. The Department is housed in a modern teaching and research facility, opened in 1996, and is well equipped with modern instrumentation including a 300 MHz FT-NMR, a 400 MHz NMR with a cryoprobe, TGA, DSC, and GC-MS. In addition, researchers in the Department have access to a 600 MHz NMR and state of the art high resolution MS-MS instruments through industry and government partners on or near campus. The successful candidate will have access to a well-equipped laboratory which includes gloveboxes, a solvent purification system, and GPC. The Department also maintains close ties to the NRC and AAFC institutes in Charlottetown, with opportunities for research collaborations. For more information, please see the departmental web page at http://www.upei.ca/chemistry/. 

The Department of Chemistry has maintained strong ties to local industrial chemistry activities through entrepreneurial faculty members who have built small and large companies and have participated in the PEI Bioalliance (https://peibioalliance.com) organization. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make connections and help to develop current and future programs that will enable our students to access opportunities in related industries here in PEI and afar.

Statements and Information
The University of Prince Edward Island campus is in the provincial capital of Charlottetown, a bustling tourist destination that boasts the amenities of a much larger city, including excellent theatre, galleries, music, and dining possibilities. A province-wide hiking and biking trail runs right along the UPEI campus, and the National Park beaches and world-famous golf courses are a short drive away. Charlottetown and its surrounding communities offer charming and affordable housing options, a low crime rate, and an urban or semi-rural lifestyle that is second-to-none.

The land on which the University of Prince Edward Island is located is Epekwitk, the traditional and current territory of the Mi’kmaq People of this region. It is one of seven traditional Mi’kmaq regions that comprise Atlantic Canada, parts of eastern Quebec, and Maine. Mi’kma’ki is the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people, who, in 1725 first signed the Treaties of Peace and Friendship with the British Crown. Those treaties did not deal with the surrender of lands and resources, but instead recognized Mi’kmaq title and negotiated a path toward an ongoing relationship between nations. We acknowledge that we carry out our daily work and learning in Mi’kma’ki.

Qualifications:
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in inorganic chemistry or a related field and have relevant postdoctoral experience. Teaching experience would be a strong asset. A focus in bioinorganic chemistry would be a strong asset.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Full-time permanent faculty receive a comprehensive fringe benefits package including group life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental health, travel insurance, pension, and long-term disability insurance. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

Application Instructions:
Completed applications will consist of a curriculum vitae, a research proposal (NSERC format) and a statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy and experience. Candidates must also provide a statement for how they would incorporate and maintain the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in their research, teaching and service.

To receive full consideration, complete applications should be received electronically in the form of a single pdf file. Applicants must also arrange for letters from three referees to be sent directly to the email address below.

Dr. Barry Linkletter
Chair, Department of Chemistry
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4P3
Phone: (902) 628-4328
Email:  chemistrychair@upei.ca

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UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing date is May 31, 2023; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.