University of Saskatchewan: Organic or organometallic chemistry

Applications are invited from qualified individuals with research interests in organic chemistry or organometallic chemistry, for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan.

The successful candidate will develop a vibrant, externally funded research program in synthetic organic or organometallic chemistry and have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, curriculum development, and have expertise suitable to complement the current research strengths of the department. All faculty members contribute to departmental service and governance.

The Department of Chemistry is currently home to 16 faculty, 15 staff, 11 adjunct and associate faculty, and more than 70 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows working in every area of chemistry. The University of Saskatchewan is home to leading-edge research infrastructure, including the Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre (https://sssc.usask.ca), the Canadian Light Source national synchrotron facility (https://www.lightsource.ca), and a 24 MeV cyclotron (https://fedorukcentre.ca), as well as National Research Council, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and Environment and Climate Change Canada research centres.

The College of Arts and Science offers a dynamic combination of programs in the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences. There are over 10,000 students and 300 faculty in the College of Arts and Science. The College emphasizes student and faculty research, interdisciplinary programs, community-engaged research and knowledge mobilization, and international opportunities. For more information on the College of Arts and Science, see https://artsandscience.usask.ca/.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 25,000.

We encourage applications from members of equity groups (e.g., women, members of a racialized minority, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities). The Department of Chemistry supports excellence, and recognizes that principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are fundamental to this goal. Recruitment will be guided by the strong commitment of the University of Saskatchewan, the College of Arts and Science, and the Department of Chemistry to EDI.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a PhD in chemistry or a closely related discipline, postdoctoral research experience, and a strong research record as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or patents, scholarships and awards. Career gaps due to leaves will not be considered detrimental to applications.

Salary bands for this position for the 2023-2024 academic year are as follows:

Assistant Professor: $103,945 to $124,099; Associate Professor: $124,099 to $144,253; and Professor $144,253 to $167,766.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

To be considered for this position, please submit, as a single pdf, a cover letter outlining your qualifications and your vision for the position, curriculum vitae, a description of your teaching interests and philosophy, a five-page research proposal, and the contact information for three referees to:

Chair, Faculty Search Committee

Department of Chemistry
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 5C9, Canada

Telephone: (306) 966-4655
Email: chem.dept@usask.ca

For questions related to this position or the selection process, please contact: chem.dept@usask.ca

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Review of applications will begin November 12, 2024; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.

The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthening these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan. 

University of Lethbridge: Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

 

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
About the University	It’s your time to shine! Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn. We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.
Rank	Associate Professor
Tenure Information	Tenure Track
Position Details	About the Position The Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for the position of Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. The department of appointment is open as we are seeking an exceptional scholar who can strengthen our research capacity in machine learning and AI with applications to any discipline. Potential areas of study that would complement existing research strengths at the University of Lethbridge include Geographical Information Science (GEO AI), Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science, or Computational Neuroscience. Building on a foundation of excellence in liberal education, the University of Lethbridge has evolved into one of Canada’s leading comprehensive academic and research universities. The University of Lethbridge is home to many world-class research centres and institutes, fostering excellence in research by facilitating collaboration within and across disciplines. The successful candidate will have an established research portfolio and will demonstrate an ability to build an internationally recognized research program that will attract outstanding graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. The successful candidate will obtain competitively awarded external research funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and other granting agencies to support a vibrant, innovative, and collaborative research program and to train the next generation of scientists and innovators. The Canada Research Chair (CRC) program was established by the Canadian Federal Government with the purpose of attracting outstanding researchers to the Canadian university system. Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e. the candidate must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Qualifications Candidates must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent), be within 10 years of receiving their highest degree, and be an exceptional emerging researcher, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. The University recognizes that life circumstances such as illness, disability, family, and community will have an impact on a candidate’s record of research achievement, and these impacts will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process. Note that Tier 2 Chair nominees may be more than 10 years from their highest degree if they have experienced legitimate career interruptions. More information on the CRC program, including eligibility criteria, can be found at http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca . The University of Lethbridge is strongly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. This is demonstrated by its ongoing work, relationships, and connections with the Blackfoot Confederacy. The university strives to provide access and opportunity to historically excluded groups identified under the Employment Equity Act and to meet its equity and diversity targets as a key consideration when allocating a Chair position, selecting which field to support with a Chair, and deciding whether to limit the pool to internal candidates. In accordance with the University of Lethbridge Canada Research Chair Program – Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Action Plan, we strongly encourage applications from skilled and experienced members of the four designated groups, such as Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women and gender minorities, as defined in the CRC Program method for establishing equity targets and the Employment Equity Act. The purpose of this measure is to increase and ensure equitable representation and contributions of these members in the allocation of Canada Research Chairs positions. In recognition of the underrepresentation of scholars with a disability and racialized scholars in our chairholders, and in accordance with Section 10.1 of the Alberta Human Rights Act, only applicants who self-identify as a person with a disability and/or as a racialized individual will be considered for this CRC opportunity. The Accessible Canada Act defines disability as any impairment, including physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment – or a functional limitation- whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society. As a requirement of this position, candidates are asked to complete the confidential self-identification form during the final application process. Please see the CRC website for additional information about self-identification. Application Process Applications for this position must include: a letter of application a curriculum vitae three of the applicant’s most influential publications (or other research contributions); a comprehensive Canada Research Chair vision statement and research plan of no longer than 5 pages, including a description on how they intend to develop externally funded research projects; a statement no longer than 3 pages emphasizing their research mentorship experience, teaching philosophy, and their experiences in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization within their practices. Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three academic referees. For details on how to submit your application, please visit our Human Resources website at https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca/ (use the Academic Postings tab). Enquiries may be directed to Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Associate Dean of Arts and Science at jennifer.copeland@uleth.ca The position will remain open until filled, with initial review of applications beginning on November 15, 2024. Please note that the offer of this tenure-track position is conditional on a successful Tier 2 Canada Research Chair application. The anticipated starting date for the position is January 1, 2026. About University of Lethbridge Founded in 1967, on traditional Blackfoot land, the University of Lethbridge is home to 8,900 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, we are one of Canada’s top ranked universities and leading research institutions. Our Blackfoot name, gifted to us by Elder Bruce Wolf Child, is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory, the University of Lethbridge serves the people of southern Alberta through programs, research and creative activity that contribute to economic and social prosperity locally and globally. Founded on the principles of liberal education, the University of Lethbridge is broad in scope while promoting excellence in undergraduate and graduate education that prepares students to understand and address an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Employment equity statement uLethbridge is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and representative workforce that is reflective of the community we serve. The University welcomes all applications from qualified candidates including all employment equity groups of indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, racialized individuals and persons of diverse gender and sexual orientation protected under the Alberta Human rights code. In accordance with the Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.
Position Category
Faculty	Faculty of Arts & Science
Campus	Lethbridge

Posting Detail Information

Open Date	09/13/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Desired Start Date	01/01/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment Equity	The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record. The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee. uLethbridge is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and representative workforce that is reflective of the community we serve. The University welcomes all applications from qualified candidates including all employment equity groups of indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, racialized individuals and persons of diverse gender and sexual orientation protected under the Alberta Human rights code. In accordance with the Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

Required Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application
3. Three research contributions or most influential publications
4. CRC Research Plan
5. Mentorship and EDI statement

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. I authorize the University of Lethbridge to disclose the personal information submitted as my application package to the search committee and members of the department for the purpose of administering the selection process for this position. This consent is valid for the period of one year from the application date the information is submitted.
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Université de Montréal: Environmental chemistry

Department Statement

Vibrant, multidisciplinary and innovative, the Faculty of Arts and Science is one of Université de Montréal’s largest faculties. Through its 29 departments, schools, centres and institutes, it offers over 300 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, some of which are unique in Quebec. It is also home to some 30 interdisciplinary research groups and centers. Every day, its 650 strong faculty members is helping shape a better tomorrow by opening up knowledge and promoting the cross-fertilization of different perspectives.

 

The Department of Chemistry of the Université de Montréal is one of the most productive and dynamic chemistry departments in Canada and internationally. Its stellar reputation is based on the excellence of its faculty of 33 professors, several of whom are distinguished scholars and hold prestigious chairs. The Department's laboratories are located on a new campus dedicated to the natural sciences (https://campusmil.umontreal.ca), with state-of-the-art laboratories (materials characterization, mass spectrometry, NMR, X-ray diffraction), which offer researchers well-equipped platforms, managed by research professionals. The Department is extremely well integrated into a dynamic research community, within the Université de Montréal (e.g., biological sciences, computer science, physics, environmental health) and across Quebec and Canada.

  

Your day-to-day impact   

Through teaching and research activities, you will play a pivotal role in fostering excellence within the faculty. Furthermore, you will enhance the prominence of your area of expertise and actively participate in the daily activities of our renowned university. In this role, your responsibilities will include:  

• Teach undergraduate and graduate classes and develop pedagogical initiatives for our new undergraduate program, with a focus on environmental chemistry; 
• Develop a high-level research program in environmental chemistry while extending the frontiers of the discipline. The department strongly encourages applicants who will develop an emerging research theme (e.g. environmental megadata, atmospheric chemistry, urban contamination, emerging contaminants of interest) with a high potential impact. The application of the Candidate with a theme related to artificial intelligence or environmental megadata could also be considered for a position as an IVADO Professor (consortium for research, training and knowledge mobilization in artificial intelligence), which offers bonified start-up conditions.
• Contribute to committees and to the development of the Department, the faculty, and the institution through participation in scientific, administrative and social activities;
• Participate in outreach activities to promote the discipline (publications, conferences, etc.). 

 

What you'll need to succeed  

• Hold a Ph.D. in environmental chemistry or a related discipline;
• Have post-doctoral or equivalent research experience;
• Have an excellent publication record in the field;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality university teaching in environmental chemistry at all levels;
• Propose a world-class research program in environmental chemistry with the potential to develop internal, national and international collaborations;
• Demonstrate the potential to supervise graduate students; 
• Adequate proficiency in the French language or a strong commitment to mastering the proficiency level required upon assuming the position in accordance to Université de Montréal’s Language Policy. A French language learning assistance program is offered to all professors who wish to acquire French language skills or enhance their communication abilities.  

 

Additional information about the position  

• A competitive salary combined with a comprehensive range of benefits  
• An expected start date of June 1st, 2025.  
• Located on the MIL Campus   

  

Application process  

Your application must include the following documents before the November 8th deadline.  

• A cover letter (maximum of two pages) and resume    
• Three publications or recent research works  
• A teaching statement (one page)  
• A research program proposal (maximum five pages)   
• At least three reference letters  

 

Contact details for reference letters 

Jean-Francois Masson 

FAS / Chimie 

direction@chimie.umontreal.ca 

 

Université de Montréal’s application process allows all members of the Professor’s Assembly to review the application files submitted. If you wish to keep your application confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.  

Université de Montréal : Inorganic chemistry

Department Statement

Vibrant, multidisciplinary and innovative, the Faculty of Arts and Science is one of Université de Montréal’s largest faculties. Through its 29 departments, schools, centres and institutes, it offers over 300 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, some of which are unique in Quebec. It is also home to some 30 interdisciplinary research groups and centres. Every day, its 650 strong faculty members is helping shape a better tomorrow by opening up knowledge and promoting the cross-fertilization of different perspectives.

 

The Department of Chemistry of the Université de Montréal is one of the most productive and dynamic chemistry departments in Canada and internationally. Its stellar reputation is based on the excellence of its faculty of 33 professors, several of whom are distinguished scholars and hold prestigious research chairs. The Department’s laboratories are located on a new campus dedicated to the natural sciences (https://campusmil.umontreal.ca), with state-of-the-art laboratories (NMR, X-ray diffraction, materials characterization, mass spectrometry, etc.). As a member of the Department of Chemistry, the candidate can be affiliated with the newly created Institut Courtois for blue-sky research in materials science. 

  

Your day-to-day impact   

Through teaching and research activities, you will play a pivotal role in fostering excellence within your faculty. Furthermore, you will enhance the prominence of your area of expertise and actively participate in the daily activities of our renowned university. In this role, your responsibilities will include:  

• Teach undergraduate and graduate classes and develop pedagogical initiatives for our new undergraduate program. 
• Develop a high-level research program in inorganic chemistry while extending the frontiers of the discipline. The department strongly encourages applicants to develop a topical theme in inorganic chemistry with high potential impact that aligns with or complements existing departmental research activities.
• Contribute to committees and to the development of the department, the faculty and the institution  through participation in scientific, administrative and social activities.
• Participate in outreach activities to promote the discipline (publications, conferences, etc.).

 

What you'll need to succeed  

• Hold a PhD in inorganic chemistry;
• Have post-doctoral research experience;
• Have an excellent publication record in the field;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality university teaching in inorganic chemistry at all levels;
• Propose a world-class research program in inorganic chemistry with the potential to develop internal, national and international collaborations;
• Demonstrate the potential to supervise graduate students; 
• Adequate proficiency in the French language or a strong commitment to mastering the proficiency level required upon assuming the position in accordance to Université de Montréal’s Language Policy. A French language learning assistance program is offered to all professors who wish to acquire French language skills or enhance their communication abilities.  

 

Additional information about the position  

• A competitive salary combined with a comprehensive range of benefits  
• An expected start date of June 1st, 2025.  
• Located at the MIL Campus

  

Application process  

Your application must include the following documents before the November 8th 2024 deadline.  

• A cover letter (maximum of two pages) and resume    
• Three publications or recent research works  
• A teaching statement (one page)  
• A research program proposal (maximum five pages)
• At least three reference letters  

 

Contact details for reference letters 

Jean-Francois Masson 

FAS / Chimie

direction@chimie.umontreal.caca

 

Université de Montréal’s application process allows all members of the Professor’s Assembly to review the application files submitted. If you wish to keep your application confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.