Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Molecular Toxicology and Green Chemistry: Assistant/ Associate Professor

McGill University is seeking candidates for a tenure-track position at the Assistant/ Associate Professor level to be appointed jointly in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Medicine) and in the Department of Chemistry (Faculty of Science). This position is an integral component of the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Green Chemistry held by Prof. Robin Rogers in the Dept. of Chemistry. A successful applicant will be nominated for a prestigious Tier II Canada Research Chair.

Qualifications for this position include a PhD, MD or equivalent and postdoctoral experience. The preferred applicants will have an established track record of research excellence in the field of chemical and molecular toxicology, and be knowledgeable about Green Chemistry. The successful applicant is expected to develop an independent research program, work in a multidisciplinary research environment, have a strong biomedical, chemical, molecular biology and/or clinical background, and have research interests and expertise that would preferably complement existing strengths within the Departments of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and of Chemistry. Strong emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary research

A selected applicant will have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate student education. Successful applicants will also be expected to make contributions to areas of service. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualified applicants should submit electronically their application package. Note that only 2 uploads will be accepted. The first upload should include in one document: a cover letter, and a detailed and dated curriculum vitae (including five recent publications). In the second upload also in one document please include: a 3-pages statement outlining research goals and approaches plus a statement of teaching experience and interests. Please also include in the online application the names, institutions and emails of three references.

Please reference the source of the ad in your cover letter when applying for, or inquiring about, this job announcement.

McGill University is a leading Canadian university, consistently ranked among the top universities in the world. It is located in downtown Montreal, a lively city with high quality of life and access to arts, culture and sports.

Please submit complete packages online at: https://www.mcgill.ca/medicine-academic/positionsavailable.

McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

http://www.mcgill.ca/chemistry/apply

Friday, January 22, 2016

St. Mary's University: Tenure-Track Position in Bio-Organic Chemistry

Tenure-Track Position in Bio-Organic Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Bio-Organic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor.  The position will commence preferably on July 1st, 2016 but may commence at a later date.  The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in the field of Bio-Organic Chemistry or a closely related field and will normally have postdoctoral or industrial experience.  Applicants with a background in the areas of bio-organic, physical organic, biochemistry, Green Chemistry, organic materials, or catalysis are particularly encouraged to apply.  Outstanding candidates with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research are sought for this position.  Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate classroom and lab instruction as well as curriculum development primarily in the area of introductory biochemistry, but also in introductory general chemistry, organic chemistry, and spectroscopy.  Duties may also include graduate-level supervision.  The successful candidate will develop and maintain an innovative, externally-funded research program in his/her field, an excellent teaching record at the undergraduate level, and play an active role in the administrative life of the Department of Chemistry, the Faculty of Science, and the University in general.
The Department of Chemistry at Saint Mary’s University offers a nationally-accredited Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemistry (Major and Honours).  Undergraduate students are actively involved in faculty research and graduate students are enrolled in the M.Sc. in Applied Science and Ph.D. in Applied Science Programs.  As well, the Department is home to the Atlantic Centre for Green Chemistry and has a number of faculty members active in Green Chemistry research.  Faculty members in the Department have access to advanced instrumentation, including a new 300 MHz NMR, LC-PDA/ESI-MS, GC-FID/MS, ICP-MS, TGA-MS, GFAAS, SEM/EDX, Potentiostats (CV, ASV, etc.), DSC, FT-IR, single crystal X-ray diffractometer, and various spectrophotometers, all with excellent technical support.  All laboratories and research spaces in the Department have been rebuilt as part of a major renovation of the Science Building.
Saint Mary's University is a public university with over 7,000 students, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees.  The university is committed to serving the local, regional, national, and international communities, and integrating such activity as part of the learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students.  The University has gone through significant renewal in the past decade, with over 250 full-time faculty involved in innovative teaching, research, and service.  Interdisciplinary studies are a prominent feature and strength of the University.  Saint Mary’s is located in the historic port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a vibrant, urban community of over 350,000 people.  Halifax is a major educational and economic centre for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities.  It is conveniently located with respect to recreational areas and other major urban centres in Canada and the northeastern United States.  For information about the University and the Department of Chemistry, please see our website at www.smu.ca.
Saint Mary’s University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary’s University encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Review of applications will begin after March 1st, 2016, and continue until the position is filled.  The application package should be submitted as a single pdf and include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a teaching dossier (i.e. teaching evaluations, teaching philosophy, etc.), a detailed research proposal in NSERC format, and the names and contact information of at least three referees.
The application should be sent directly to:
Dr. Robert Singer
Chair, Department of Chemistry
Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, NS, B3H 3C3, CANADA

Sunday, January 17, 2016

Eva Hemmer hired by the University of Ottawa

Congratulations to Dr. Eva Hemmer who has been hired as an assistant professor at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Hemmer completed her PhD in material science at Saarland University. She worked as a postdoctoral fellow in the area of biomaterials at Tokyo University of Science. She then held a postdoctoral fellowship at INRS-EMT and the UniversitĂ© du QuĂ©bec.

Her research will be in the areas of bioimaging, nanoparticles, and optical materials.


https://science.uottawa.ca/chemistry/people/hemmer-eva