St. Francis Xavier University: Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry at St. Francis Xavier University invites applications for a probationary tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Biochemistry to begin July 1, 2025. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

While the Department welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, strong preference will be given to candidates who identify as female, a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community or from other underrepresented groups in the department. Candidates will be provided with the opportunity to self-identify during the hiring process.

Candidates should have a PhD in Biochemistry or a related discipline from a recognized university as well as have expertise to teach introductory and upper-year biochemistry courses and have evidence of excellence in teaching and of a well-defined program of research and potential for its development, within the context of a primarily undergraduate institution

Some of the responsibilities of the successful candidate include:

• Establish a vibrant, externally-funded research program in the field of biochemistry (broadly defined) which incorporates undergraduate (B.Sc.) trainees and may involve graduate (M.Sc.) trainees
• Teach a variety of undergraduate-level biochemistry courses
• Supervise B.Sc. honours students engaged in independent research
• Contribute to curriculum development
• Membership on committees and other general service to the university

About the Department

To learn more about the Department of Chemistry, St Francis Xavier University, please visit our website available at Chemistry Department | St. Francis Xavier University.

Application Instructions

Consideration of applications will commence on January 22, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests and experiences, and the names and email addresses of three references via email to:

Dr. Brian MacLean, Chair

Department of Chemistry

St. Francis Xavier University

P.O. Box 5000, Antigonish NS B2G 2W5

Email: chem@stfx.ca

St. Francis Xavier University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

Our institution is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), racialized persons (especially African Nova Scotians), persons with disabilities, those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQIA+ and any others who would contribute to the diversity of our community. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at hr@stfx.ca or 902-867-5038.

About St. Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today’s undergraduates through providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research opportunities, and global exchanges -- all within Canada’s most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here, the focus is on the academic and the personal development of every student, making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life, determined to make a positive impact on the world. In 2022, Maclean's annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more, visit www.stfx.ca.

About Antigonish, Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres, Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year. For more information visit www.townofantigonish.ca or www.visitantigonish.ca.

Mount Allison University: Synthetic Organic Chemistry with applications to Bioorganic or Medicinal Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment in Synthetic Organic Chemistry with applications to Bioorganic or Medicinal Chemistry. The appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience and must provide evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student-centered environment. We particularly seek candidates with broad expertise, and those eager to contribute strong undergraduate teaching in organic chemistry. The successful candidate is expected to launch an active and externally funded research program that integrates participation by undergraduate research students. Faculty have access to a range of internal and external funding opportunities. More information about the Department and available facilities may be found at https://mta.ca/current-students/department-chemistry-and-biochemistry.

Complete applications will include: a curriculum vitae; a two-page teaching philosophy, HQP training philosophy and EDI statement; a five-page research proposal in NSERC format; and the names and contact information of three or more references. Applications should be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29344. Questions should be directed to:

Dr. Glen Briand Chair of the Search Committee Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry gbriand@mta.ca

Review of applications will begin on January 3, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you.

Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.

Mount Allison University acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.

https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29344

Canadian Light Source: Associate Scientist (BioXAS - Spectroscopy)

 

Associate Scientist (BioXAS - Spectroscopy)

Job Number:

2024-38

Department:

Bio/Life Science

Location:

Saskatoon, SK

Job Type:

Full Time

Close Date:

11/24/2024

Professional Areas:

Science - Bio/Life
Science - Environment & Earth
Science - Material & Chemical

Salary Range:

The Salary Range is $69,880 - $94,544 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Canadian Light Source Inc. (CLSI) is a national research facility of the University of Saskatchewan. CLS produces very bright light to explore the nature and structure of molecules, and serves national and international users from academia, industry, and government institutions.

CLSI is now accepting applications for an Associate Scientist position within our Bio/Life Sciences department on the BioXAS-Spectroscopy beamlines. BioXAS Spectroscopy is a set of two beamlines specifically designed to measure the XAS spectra of very low concentration of transition elements in bulk samples for various applications in Bio/Life, Environmental, and Material Sciences within its operation range of 5-32 keV.

Responsibilities:

• Training and supporting users at the BioXAS-Spectroscopy beamlines to ensure that they are able to perform their scientific experiments in a safe and effective manner.
• Assisting users and other beamline staff in sample preparation and data processing.
• Aligning beamline optical components and setting up the endstation for users’ experiments.
• Analyzing and solving routine technical problems and developing recommendations to solve difficult, complex, or unusual problems.
• Preparing beamline documentation and ensuring designs conform to CLS standards, and other relevant codes, standards and practices.
• Assisting the Beamline Responsible in the beamline upgrade/maintenance projects.
• Developing technical expertise in specific areas of beamline operation and equipment, either in hardware or software.
• Working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, is a requirement of the position.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• A relevant Master’s degree or Ph.D.
• A minimum of two years of directly related experience in a synchrotron or scientific laboratory environment.
• Experience with X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy.
• A clear aptitude for service, teamwork, and research, particularly in programs requiring collaboration.

Desirable but not mandatory:

• Experience in supporting users at a synchrotron facility.
• Experience with beamline instrumentation design.
• Basic programming skills.

Salary Range: The Salary Range is $69,880 - $94,544 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Remuneration: Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package, including supplemental health & dental, life insurance, pension plan, and four weeks’ vacation is part of a competitive compensation package.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume along with references, in confidence, online at www.lightsource.ca/careers. Applications will be accepted until November 24, 2024. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Canadian Light Source Inc. (CLSI) is an equal opportunities employer and encourages members of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) to self-identify on their applications. One of our values is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and we strive to create a workforce that reflects our users and the community in which we live. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, and we hope you will choose CLSI as your employer of choice. If you have any questions or concerns about accessible employment at CLSI, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through our recruitment process, please contact us at jobs@lightsource.ca.

https://www.northstarats.com/Canadian-Light-Source/Associate-Scientist-BioXAS-Spectroscopy/85426

Simon Fraser University: Bioorganic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Bioorganic Chemistry. We are seeking an outstanding scholar with a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service. The expected start date for this position is July 15, 2025.

This position aims to recruit a top emerging talent in the general area of bioorganic chemistry with an emphasis on organic synthesis and/or chemical biology. Areas of particular interest include the design and testing of biologically relevant organic molecules, and applications of high-throughput assays to discover new bioactives. The position will build on SFU’s international recognition in this area, world-class facilities for drug discovery, and growing capabilities in automated synthesis. Applications that leverage SFU’s Center for High-Throughput Chemical Biology (HTCB, https://www.sfu.ca/htcb.html) are a particular focus of this search. The HTCB is a world-leading facility for robotic liquid handling and high-throughput screening, with a particular emphasis on image-based screening. The center enables biological evaluation of large libraries of compounds (e.g. those designed and generated through automated synthesis, computer-based design, and machine learning) and supports users by providing full-time professional staff and a suite of established biological assays.

Chemistry at SFU
The Department of Chemistry (http://chemistry.sfu.ca/) comprises 27 research faculty, with research interests spanning: organic chemistry and chemical biology; inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry; material science; and nuclear science. Current departmental strengths of relevance to this position include medicinal chemistry, natural products chemistry, and chemical biology. The Department has a vibrant graduate program and is well equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Furthermore, SFU’s core facilities such as the HTCB, Cedar (one of Canada’s most powerful academic supercomputers), and the Big Data Hub provide opportunities for interdisciplinary research and foster interactions with research partners across the University, government, and local industries. The department is supported by four full-time research technical staff and has access to SFU’s Science Technical Centre which includes a machine shop, electronics shop, and scientific glassblower, all managed by full-time professional staff.

The department is also firmly committed to inclusive excellence and diversification across our ranks, including, but not limited to, removing barriers to employment [and higher education] for racialized persons, people with marginalized sexualities and/or gender identities, Indigenous people, and people with disabilities. We take pride in fostering a supportive and accommodating environment for all our members.

Situated on the Burnaby campus, the Department of Chemistry is a short walk from the University Childcare Centre, athletic facilities, the SFU pool, and scenic hiking trails. The Department hosts a wide range of professional and social activities including seminar series, internal presentation and poster competitions, graduate caucus events, and weekly coffee socials.

Qualifications
Candidates with a Ph.D. degree or equivalent, postdoctoral experience, and a clear indication of potential to grow in stature as a scholar in the areas of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, or a closely related field are preferred.

Preferred candidates will demonstrate:

• A strong record of research activity as demonstrated by publications, conference presentations, research and travel grants, and other relevant activities.
• The potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Key Responsibilities
The Department is seeking candidates who will:

• Develop and maintain a vigorous and externally funded research program;
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in organic chemistry;
• Supervise and mentor graduate students;
• Contribute to service activities within the department, faculty, and university;
• Engage with the broader scientific and academic community.

How To Apply
Please submit your application as a single PDF file. All application materials should be sent via email to the Department Chair’s Assistant, Michelle Tong (email: chemsec@sfu.ca). Candidates should address their applications to Dr. Charles Walsby (Department Chair and Chair of the Search Committee). A complete application file should contain the following information:

• A 2-page cover letter that addresses the full scope of the job requirements, including how you would contribute positively to SFU’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI);
• An up-to-date, full curriculum vitae (include details of qualifications, research, teaching, scholarly record and funding, and list of collaborations/partnerships);
• A 3-page research statement and explanation of how the research aligns with this position;
• A 1–2-page statement of teaching philosophy and experience, including experience with and understanding of inclusive teaching and diverse student needs;
• Names and contact information for 3 referees who can comment on your suitability for this position;

We recognize that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, leave due to illness, research delays due to COVID-19) can impact research achievements, and we commit to ensuring that these are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by 18th December 2024. Applications received after this date may be reviewed if the position is still open. The anticipated start date for this position is 15th July 2025.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact SFU’s Equity Office at edi@sfu.ca.

Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.

Simon Fraser University is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.” SFU is committed to ensuring no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

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

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. The base salary range for this role at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 - $133,322 (dependent on experience).SFU also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health, and dental benefits. For details on the benefits offered by SFU, please visit the Faculty Relations website.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details, see the full Collection Notice.