Université Laval: Canada Impact+ Research Chairs in Nanostructured Materials Chemistry

Posted on: February 11th 2026 Closing date: March 15th 2026

The preferred living environment at the heart of Quebec City, Université Laval is a major comprehensive university recognized for its culture of excellence in teaching and research. The Department of Chemistry at Université Laval stands out for the quality of its teaching, the strength of its research, and the richness of its collaborations. It offers rigorous and diversified training supported by a highly committed faculty and specialized technical staff, and state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure. Designed to foster active learning and the development of practical skills, its programs prepare students to tackle today’s major scientific challenges.

The person selected by the Nomination Committee must successfully pass an internal selection at Université Laval as well as the national selection as part of the Canada Impact+ Research Chair competition. This posting could also be used to select applications for the Canada Excellence Research Chairs or Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs competitions. For more information on the program and eligibility criteria, please visit the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs website.

The successful candidate will receive:

• a full professor position;

• $8 million over 8 years ($1 million/year) in funding from the CI+RC Program including chairholder’s salary and overhead;

• possibility to apply for an equipment grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to equip its laboratory ;

• competitive and attractive start‑up funds;

• A competitive salary package, including base salary, employee benefits, and recruitment incentives.

  
  

  Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

  
  

  Université Laval rejects all forms of discrimination, promotes excellence in research and research training, and guarantees equal opportunity for all candidates. We support the principle that excellence and equity are compatible and complementary. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized people, visible minorities, women, Indigenous Peoples (in Canada), people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all qualified individuals with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

  
  

  By choosing Université Laval, you will benefit from the following integration measures:

• welcome days for new professors

• peer mentoring

• free French courses for you and your spouse

• support for settling in Quebec City and job search assistance for your spouse.

Career Interruption and Special Circumstances

Université Laval acknowledges that career interruption and special circumstances (e.g., maternity or parental leave, leave for prolonged illness, clinical training, care for a family member, the COVID‑19 pandemic) as well as a disability may influence productivity and contributions in research. Applicants are invited to explain, as appropriate and if they wish so, these effects, so that they are considered in the assessment of their applications.

Accommodation

In complete confidentiality, accommodation can be offered to candidates according to their needs in this competition, including accessibility. If you need accommodation, we invite you to contact the equity officer using contact information below.

Marie‑José Naud

Advisor, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research marie‑jose.naud@vrr.ulaval.ca

Job Description The Department of Chemistry is seeking a candidate with strong research expertise in the field of nanostructured materials chemistry, along with relevant teaching experience. The selected candidate will be expected to develop an innovative, well‑funded research program that complements the strengths of our existing activities. The selected candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to teaching within the department’s programs at all three academic levels.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the CI+RC eligibility requirements. They must be full professors or associate professors who are close to obtaining tenure. Applicants from outside academia must have the necessary qualifications to be nominated at these levels.

Université Laval requires candidates to hold a PhD in chemistry or in a discipline relevant to the research area targeted by this position. They must demonstrate recognized scientific expertise and substantial experience in the chemistry of nanostructured materials, applied in areas that may include, but are not limited to, health, energy, water quality, the environment, or smart nanotechnology. Other emerging or related fields may also be considered. Candidates must additionally show clear evidence of excellence in securing competitive research funding and producing scientific work of international caliber. They must demonstrate the ability to conduct autonomous, original, and transdisciplinary research in collaboration with a variety of partners.

Université Laval will provide the selected candidate with structured support for the development and visibility of their research program, particularly in preparing and submitting major funding applications (e.g., Horizon Europe, the NFRF Transformation or

International competitions, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, etc.). The institution has recently obtained “lead institution” status for Horizon Europe projects and has established specialized infrastructure dedicated to the preparation, coordination, and administrative support of these initiatives, which require substantial expertise to manage.

The full application package must include:

• a cover letter (1 page)

• a detailed curriculum vitae

• a research program proposal, including a section on the knowledge mobilization strategy (5 pages)

• the contact information of three people who can provide references for the candidate

• the Université Laval Self Identification Form

The application must be sent to doyen@fsg.ulaval.ca

Competition Stages and Evaluation Criteria

1. Competition Stages and Submission Deadlines (Intake 1 of the CI+CR competition)

   
   

   Full application deadline March 15th 2026

   Results announcement April 15th 2026

   Application deadline at VPR Office February 24, 2026

   Final results announcement Before March 10, 2026 Full application deadline at CI+RC Program March 24, 2026

   CI+RC Program results announcement June 2026

   
   

2. Evaluation #1

   
   

   A Nomination Committee, at the faculty and department level, selects one application based on the following criteria and sub‑criteria:

   
   

   https://www.canada.ca/fr/chaires‑impact‑plus/renseignements‑sur‑le‑ programme/concours/2026/criteres‑evaluation.html

   
   

   The selection committee is composed of three professors and chaired by the director of the Department of Chemistry. In addition, an institutional equity officer will participate in the meetings to ensure that the evaluation process complies with equity standards. All committee members receive clear instructions regarding their role, the expected definition of excellence, and the impact of career interruptions or slowdowns on the assessment of applications. Members must also complete training on unconscious bias and peer evaluation.

   In addition, an equity officer will take part in the committee meetings to ensure the conformity of the evaluation process. All committee members receive clear instructions on

   their role, the expected definition of excellence as well as on the impact of career interruptions and special circumstances in the evaluation of applications. Members must also complete unconscious bias training in peer review.

   
   

3. Evaluation #2 at Vice‑President Research (VPR) Office

The application of the selected candidate will be sent to the VPR Office for a final internal selection according to the selection criteria of the CI+RC Program.

Starting Date : up to 12 months following the Program results announcement.

Contacts

Application call process

Dominic Larivière

Directeur intérimaire du département de chimie Faculté de sciences et de génie directeur@chm.ulaval.ca

Questions related to EDI principles

Marie‑José Naud

Advisor, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research Office of the Vice Rector, Research and Innovation marie‑jose.naud@vrr.ulaval.ca

Dr. Holly Barrett Hired by University of Toronto Scarborough

Dr. Holly Barrett will join the University of Toronto Scarborough as an Assistant Professor of Environmental Chemistry and Health in July 2026, with appointments in the Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences and the Department of Chemistry.

Originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Holly earned a Joint Honours Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Memorial University of Newfoundland, where she conducted analytical environmental chemistry research under the supervision of Christina Bottaro. She then moved to Toronto for her graduate studies, earning a PhD in Environmental Chemistry from the University of Toronto under the supervision of Hui Peng. Her doctoral research, supported by an NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship Doctoral (CGS-D), focused on identifying bioactive environmental contaminants using non-targeted high-resolution mass spectrometry and bioanalytical tools. Her work integrated analytical chemistry, toxicology, and chemical biology to understand how complex environmental chemical mixtures interact with biological systems, including mammalian, bacterial, and fish models, to cause adverse health effects. Her research has involved collaborations with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and academic teams nationally and internationally.

Prior to joining UTSC, Holly served as a Scientist in the Toxicology Section of the Centre of Forensic Sciences at the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General. In this role, she led the analysis of human biological samples for drugs and toxins in medicolegal investigations and developed expertise at the interface of human pharmacology, toxicology, and analytical chemistry.

At the University of Toronto Scarborough, Professor Barrett’s research program will focus on exposome science and environmental disease-driver discovery. Her group will apply non-targeted multi-omics, chemical-protein interaction approaches, and experimental toxicology to identify previously unrecognized environmental contaminants and to elucidate their roles in human disease.

Holly is excited to return to the University of Toronto to begin her independent research career. She is committed to fostering a welcoming, equitable, diverse, and inclusive research environment and to mentoring trainees from a wide range of backgrounds.

Carleton University: Canada Impact+ Chair in Environmental, Physical, or Atmospheric Chemistry

About the Position

• Field of Specialization: To Be Further Specified
• Academic Unit: Open
• Category of Appointment: Tenured
• Rank/Position Title: Associate/Full Professor and Canada Impact+ Research Chair
• Start Date: 1 January 2027
• Date Posted: 16 January 2026
• Closing Date: 16 February 2026

Carleton University invites applications from outstanding researchers for Canada Impact+ Research Chairs at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs will advance ambitious and transformative projects, build and maintain exceptional research teams, and collaborate with partners across sectors and borders. Impact+ chairholders are expected to drive the translation of discoveries into applications, commercialization and social and economic benefits for Canada and the world. Awarded Chairs are valued at either $500,000 or $1 million CAD per year for a period of 8 years, including salaries and benefits for the Chairholder and their personnel. There is a potential for approved renewals for an additional 4 years at 50% of the award value. Appointment is conditional on the approval of the nomination for a Canada Impact+ Research Chair through a separate application process, and results are expected in June 2026 or September 2026. Chairholders must advance one or more of the following strategic priority areas identified by the Government of Canada:

• advanced digital technologies (including artificial intelligence, quantum and cybersecurity);
• health, including biotechnology;
• clean technology and resource value chains;
• environment, climate resilience and the Arctic;
• food and water security;
• democratic and community resilience;
• manufacturing and advanced materials; and/or
• defence and dual-use technologies.

Carleton University is open to applications in any of the above areas; however, Carleton University is particularly interested in applications in the following sub-areas: 

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Integrated Environmental Systems, Climate Resilience and the Arctic (for consideration in the Faculty of Science): Rapid environmental change driven by climate warming, resource development, and global connectivity is reshaping Arctic and climate-sensitive regions, with profound implications for ecosystems, communities, infrastructure, sovereignty, and governance. We seek an internationally recognized researcher focused on advance understanding of climate risks and resilience in northern and Arctic regions through understanding and responding to environmental change through an integrated systems lens. Research programs should align with one or more of the following areas: physical, environmental and atmospheric chemistry; biogeochemistry; geoscience; ecology; and/or biodiversity. The successful candidate will develop or apply tools for environmental monitoring, remote sensing, AI, and community engagement alongside governments, Indigenous communities, industry, and society, strengthening Canada’s ability to anticipate change, reduce risk, and support sustainable futures in climate-vulnerable areas.

https://carleton.ca/deputyprovost/2026/associate-full-professor-and-canada-impact-research-chair/

Université de Montréal: Chimie - Professeure ou professeur (stockage d’énergie)

Effervescente, pluridisciplinaire et novatrice, la Faculté des arts et des sciences (FAS) est l’une des plus grandes facultés de l’Université de Montréal. Elle compte 300 programmes de tous cycles, dont certains sont uniques au Québec, répartis dans 28 départements, écoles, centres et un institut. Elle héberge également une trentaine de centres et groupes de recherche interdisciplinaire. Au quotidien, les 650 membres de son corps professoral y façonnent le monde de demain en décloisonnant le savoir et en favorisant le croisement de différentes perspectives.

Le Département de chimie est l’un des plus dynamiques au Canada, regroupant des chercheurs et chercheuses de renommée internationale qui mènent des recherches de pointe dans les principaux domaines de la chimie, incluant plusieurs chaires de recherche.

Dans le cadre du concours de 2026 du Programme des chaires de recherche Impact+ Canada, le Département de chimie recrute une professeure ou un professeur au rang de titulaire, pour assurer le développement d’un champ de recherche et d’enseignement en chimie de l’énergie, plus particulièrement sur le développement de nouvelles approches pour le stockage de l’énergie guidée par l’intelligence artificielle (IA).

Le poste ne pourra être octroyé qu’à une candidate ou un candidat qui obtiendra une chaire à ce concours.

Le programme des Chaires de recherche Impact+ Canada attribue des chaires de deux valeurs différentes: 8 millions de dollars sur huit ans (1 million de dollars par an) ou 4 millions de dollars sur huit ans (500 000 dollars par an).  La valeur de la chaire pour la présente offre sera de 1 million $ par année pour une durée de 8 ans. La personne retenue sera appelée à collaborer à la préparation de la demande, jusqu’à son dépôt en mars 2026.

Vos défis au quotidien  
Par votre enseignement au premier cycle et aux cycles supérieurs auprès des étudiantes et étudiants et par vos activités de recherche, vous contribuerez à la promotion de l’excellence de la faculté. Vous assurerez également le rayonnement de votre discipline en plus de participer activement au fonctionnement d’une institution de renom. À titre de professeure ou professeur et titulaire d’une chaire de recherche Impact+ Canada, vous :

• Mettrez à profit votre leadership de classe mondiale dans le champ du stockage d’énergie électrochimique et du design de matériaux orienté par l’intelligence artificielle en lien avec les priorités du gouvernement du Canada en matière de science, technologie et d’innovation susceptibles de générer des retombées sociales et économiques positives pour les Canadiennes et les Canadiens;
• Vous engagerez à promouvoir activement la cocréation de projets de recherche et d’interventions avec des partenaires de tous les secteurs (universitaire, public, privé, sans but lucratif) pour augmenter l’application des résultats de recherche en chimie du stockage d’énergie au profit de toute la population canadienne. Vous faciliterez aussi la mobilisation et l’application des résultats de recherche de la chaire sous différentes formes, pour favoriser l’essor économique et l’innovation sociale;
• Aurez la possibilité de postuler pour des infrastructures auprès de la Fondation Canadienne pour l’Innovation (FCI);
• Dispenserez des enseignements à tous les cycles;
• Encadrerez des étudiantes et étudiants à la maîtrise, au doctorat ainsi que des stagiaires postdoctoraux dans la réalisation de mémoires et de thèses;
• Piloterez de grands projets interfacultaires à portée nationale et internationale;
• Contribuerez activement au fonctionnement du Département et de la faculté dans les activités pédagogiques et scientifiques;

Vos qualifications

• Être éligible au Programme des Chaires de recherche Impact+ Canada et présenter votre candidature au concours 2026 de ce programme;
• Détenir un Ph.D. dans une discipline pertinente (ex. : électrochimie). Cette exigence en est une de l’Université de Montréal, et non du programme des Chaires Impact +;
• Démontrer une expertise de pointe et une reconnaissance internationale en tant qu’experte ou expert dans le domaine du stockage de l’énergie et du design de matériaux guidé par l’IA;
• Avoir un rayonnement international dans le champ et exercer un fort leadership dans de grands réseaux internationaux;
• Être apte à diriger des équipes de recherche ambitieuses et productives;
• Posséder les qualités pour mener des recherches qui permettront de mobiliser et d’appliquer des connaissances qui produisent des avantages sociaux et économiques pour la population canadienne et l’ensemble du monde;
• Démontrer une capacité à assurer un enseignement interdisciplinaire
• Avoir la capacité de travailler en équipe dans un contexte interdisciplinaire et en complémentarité avec le corps professoral
• Avoir une connaissance suffisante de la langue française ou être déterminé à l’apprendre une fois en poste par l’entremise du programme de soutien à l’apprentissage de la langue française offert par l’UdeM, en vertu de la Politique linguistique de l’Université de Montréal.

Davantage d’informations sur le poste

• Un salaire concurrentiel jumelé à une gamme complète d’avantages sociaux;
• Entrée en fonction prévue le 1^er juin 2026;
• Situé au campus MIL.

Comment postuler
Votre dossier de candidature doit être soumis à la direction par le biais de notre système de recrutement en ligne (bouton « postuler emploi ») pendant la période du 12 janvier 2026 au 11 février 2026 inclusivement et être constitué des documents suivants :

• Une lettre de motivation;
• Un curriculum vitae;
• Un exemplaire ou les hyperliens de trois publications ou travaux de recherche récents;
• Un exposé sur l’expérience et l’approche en enseignement et encadrement;
• Un exposé sur la programmation de recherche;
• Les coordonnées de trois personnes de référence qui seront sollicitées pour une lettre de recommandation;
• Important : l’exposé de recherche doit être sur 8 ans (4 pages suggérées).

Personne à contacter
Jean-Francois Masson, Directeur
FAS / Département de chimie
direction@chimie.umontreal.ca 

Nous vous encourageons à répondre au questionnaire d’auto-identification. Vous trouverez plus d’information à ce sujet dans l’encadré Équité, diversité et inclusion qui se trouve à la fin de ce document. 

Les personnes qui ont déjà postulé à un poste de Chaire d'excellence en recherche du Canada (CERC) 2026 à l'Université de Montréal pourraient être prises en considération pour ce poste de Chaire de recherche Impact+ Canada.

Selon les procédures de nomination en vigueur à l’UdeM, les membres de l’Assemblée des professeures et professeurs peuvent consulter tous les dossiers de candidature. Si vous souhaitez que votre candidature demeure confidentielle jusqu’à l’établissement de la liste restreinte de recrutement, veuillez le mentionner.

AVANTAGES SOCIAUX

• Soins médicaux, paramédicaux, dentaires et assurance voyage
• Un programme d’aide au personnel et à la famille et un programme institutionnel de santé mieux-être
• Un régime de retraite à prestations déterminées offrant une rente indexée à la retraite rrum.umontreal.ca
• Assurance vie et assurance salaire en cas d’invalidité

CONCILIATION TRAVAIL-VIE PRIVÉE

• Jusqu'à 2 ans de congé parental
• Allégement de la charge de travail au retour du congé et jusqu’à ce que l’enfant ait 2 ans
• Deux centres de la petite enfance sur le campus
• Camps de jour l’été et pendant le relâche scolaire au centre d’éducation physique et des sports de l’UdeM
• Congé de compassion

DÉVELOPPEMENT PROFESSIONNEL

• Année d’étude et de recherche
• Fonds de démarrage de la recherche
• Programme de francisation
• Activité de perfectionnement en pédagogie universitaire
• Programme d’allocation pour les dépenses professionnelles et congé de perfectionnement
• Programme d’exonération des frais de scolarité pour vous, votre conjoint ou conjointe et vos enfants à charge

ÉQUITÉ, DIVERSITÉ ET INCLUSION
L’Université de Montréal place l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion au cœur de sa mission. Elle adopte une définition large et inclusive de la diversité allant au- delà des lois applicables et encourage toutes les personnes qualifiées, peu importe leurs caractéristiques, à poser leur candidature. Elle invite les femmes, les Autochtones, les membres de minorités visibles ou de minorités ethniques, les personnes en situation de handicap ainsi que les personnes de la communauté 2ELGBTQIA+ à poser leur candidature et à remplir le formulaire d’auto-déclaration. Cette démarche contribue directement à l’atteinte des objectifs d’égalité en emploi et à l’amélioration de la représentation de personnes membres de ces groupes au sein de la communauté. 

Il est recommandé de répondre au questionnaire d’auto-identification lors de votre postulation en ligne.

Le questionnaire d’auto-identification repose sur une démarche volontaire visant à favoriser un milieu de vie diversifié et équitable. Les renseignements fournis, essentiels pour améliorer les pratiques de l’Université et respecter les obligations légales en vigueur, demeurent strictement confidentiels. Ils sont recueillis et utilisés conformément aux lois fédérales et provinciales applicables, ne seront jamais partagés sans votre consentement et servent à promouvoir l’égalité en emploi, à reconnaître les compétences des membres des groupes visés par le programme et à améliorer leur représentation au sein de la communauté universitaire. Lors du recrutement, les outils de sélection peuvent également être adaptés en toute confidentialité afin de répondre aux besoins des personnes vivant avec des limitations. Celles-ci sont invitées à communiquer en toute confidentialité avec Marie-Lou Lalime, du Bureau du personnel enseignant par courriel (marie-lou.lalime@umontreal.ca) ou par téléphone au 514 343-6111 poste 5472.

Conformément aux exigences sur l’immigration en vigueur au Canada, notez que la priorité sera accordée aux citoyennes et citoyens canadiens et aux résidentes et résidents permanents.

L’UdeM reconnaît que certains congés, qu’ils soient parentaux, de maladie, pour proches aidants ou liés à la COVID-19, peuvent entraîner des interruptions ou des ralentissements de carrière. Les personnes candidates sont invitées à signaler toute circonstance ayant pu influencer leur parcours professionnel; cette information sera pleinement prise en compte lors de l’évaluation des candidatures.

University of Lethbridge: Chemistry Instructor (Rank III)

 The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Lethbridge invites applications for a full-time, continuing Chemistry Instructor. This appointment will be at the rank of Instructor III. The expected start date of the appointment is July 1, 2026, subject to budgetary approval. Hiring salary will be in the range of $64,745 to $75,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum qualifications include Bachelor and Doctoral degrees in chemistry. Duties will include teaching introductory and senior courses in the Chemistry program (delivery of and/or coordination of classroom and laboratory course components).

The successful candidate will bring complementary experience and expertise that will support existing teaching capacity and assist the diversification of our curriculum. We are seeking a candidate with the capability to engage and inspire students in their academic work, and who will show initiative in contributing to the department’s programs and curriculum development.

Our University
The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge) is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the principles of liberal education where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching. Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, uLethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the Faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business, to more than 8,000 students. 

Our Values
Accessibility, Belonging and Community for all are key strategic priorities for the University of Lethbridge. The University of Lethbridge recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and community and is fundamental to teaching, learning, and research excellence. The university as a whole embraces equity as a core value to build strong and vibrant communities of belonging where students, faculty and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive.

Our Team
The successful candidate will join the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry team which consists of 13 research-active professors and 9 instructors. In addition to a strong undergraduate program with majors in both Chemistry and Biochemistry, the department has a thriving graduate program with a total of approximately 60 M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. The Department is proud to be housed in the 38,500-m², state-of-the-art Science Commons (www.destinationproject.ca) which houses world class facilities and laboratory spaces that foster collaborations within and between disciplines. Descriptions of the Department and the facilities, as well as links to the relevant webpages, can be found on our Department website: https://www.ulethbridge.ca/artsci/chemistry-biochemistry/.

Our City
Living and benefiting from Blackfoot Confederacy’s traditional territory, Iniskim (uLethbridge) is direct neighbours with Kainai Nation, the largest reserve in Canada. We acknowledge and deeply appreciate the Siksikaitsitapi peoples’ connection to their traditional territory and honour the traditions of people who have cared for this land since time immemorial. Home to more than 100,000 people, Lethbridge is a place where ideas grow. It is a culturally vibrant city with a flourishing arts scene and an active social calendar. We boast stunning scenery, four distinct seasons, spectacular sunrises and glowing sunsets that illuminate Alberta’s big sky. The University sits on the beautiful coulees, looking down on the Old Man River. Lethbridge is only two hours from Calgary’s International Airport and a short drive to the mountainous Waterton Lakes National Park. Looking for a centre with a lower cost of living than many other Canadian cities? See the Canadian Real Estate Association national price map to compare average Canadian housing prices. Lethbridge is an affordable city, with many beautiful neighborhoods on both sides of the coulees and well-planned parks connected via walking and biking paths.

Application Process
All applications must be submitted online and include a letter of application, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching experience, a teaching philosophy, an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) statement and contact information for three references (reference letters will be requested for short-listed candidates). Consideration of complete files will commence on February 1, 2026 and will continue until the short-list of candidates is finalized.

For enquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Paul G. Hayes, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, at chembchm.chair@uleth.ca.

While all applications will be considered, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. 

Understanding that career interruptions can have an impact on a candidate’s record of achievement, we encourage applicants to explain in their applications any impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca. 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.

University of Victoria: Experimental chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in experimental chemistry, with a preference for candidates able to teach in the areas of physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry or organic chemistry. The research area is broadly defined and includes but is not limited to synthesis, catalysis, spectroscopy, nanoscience, and materials science. The successful applicant will be offered a tenure-track appointment with an expected start date of January 1, 2027 or as negotiated. A PhD degree in chemistry is required and postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred.

The salary for this position is in the range of $110,000 - $135,000  The candidate's qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine the final salary.  The University of Victoria is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, including a generous benefits package, leaves, and pension plan.

The Department of Chemistry https://www.uvic.ca/science/chemistry/ is a research-intensive unit that provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs, boasting new research space and offering exceptional research opportunities in the areas of health, energy and materials chemistry. The Department is highly collegial and benefits from the services of a very effective and dedicated technical staff. The state-of-the-art departmental infrastructure dedicated to teaching and research includes a suite of NMR spectrometers, mass spectrometers, X-ray diffractometers, as well as glassblowing, instrument and machine shops. Researchers and students also benefit from shared user facilities in the interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies (CAMTEC) which houses state-of-the-art optical and electron microscopes, and a suite of characterization and fabrication tools.

The successful candidate will be an emerging world-class scholar who has demonstrated research productivity and potential to achieve international recognition within the next 5-10 years. The appointee will be expected to establish an independent, creative, innovative, high-impact, and externally funded research program. The proposed research program should have the potential for national and/or international collaborations, including industrial partnerships, and should be complementary to the research activities at the University of Victoria. It is anticipated that the appointee will develop as an accomplished teacher and mentor of a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students, and have the potential to manage an inclusive research environment that integrates a diverse group of trainees.

Applicants must provide:

1. a cover letter that contains:
   • A clear indication of the candidate’s research and teaching interests;
   • b) URLs of up to 4 publications that illustrate the candidate’s most important and impactful research contributions;
   • c) A brief description of the candidate’s contribution to each of the 4 publications.
2. a curriculum vitae, including a complete list of publications;
3. a research proposal (maximum 5 pages plus up to 2 pages of references);
4. a teaching statement, including teaching interests and experience (maximum 2 pages);
5. an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) statement (maximum 1 page), indicating previous experience with a diverse group of co-workers and collaborators, and a brief plan for future implementation of an inclusive environment within the research group; and
6. names and contact information (addresses, email addresses and phone numbers) for three or more individuals able to act as references.

To be considered, submit a completed application package containing the documents listed above at https://academicjobsonline.org, addressed to Dr. Alexandre G. Brolo, Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, PO Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria BC, V8W 2Y2. Incomplete applications missing one or more of the required documents will not be considered. You are asked to upload your CV and other personal information to this service, which is provided for the convenience of you and your referees. The service stores data on servers located outside of Canada; the data is therefore not in the custody or under the control of the University of Victoria. You may wish to review the privacy statement.

The review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026 and will remain open until suitable candidates are identified for in-person interviews. Candidates who apply by this date will be given full consideration. Interviews are expected to take place in Spring 2026.

Please note that reference checks will be done and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. 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.

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.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada, and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same; or willingness to apply for authorization, if offered a position contingent upon eligibility and approval from Canadian government authorities.

Territory Acknowledgement
We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.