Tuesday, November 15, 2016

University of Toronto: Teaching Stream Appointment in Chemical Engineering

Job Field: Teaching Stream 
Faculty / Division: Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering 
Department: Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry 
Campus: St. George (downtown Toronto) 
Reference: 1601754 
Job Closing: Ongoing 

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry at the University of Toronto invites applications for a Teaching Stream appointment in Laboratories in Chemical Engineering at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream. The expected start date is July 1, 2017.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter. Hands on practical experience in industry is a significant asset. Candidates are expected to demonstrate capacity for outstanding teaching, which will include developing and delivering undergraduate laboratories. Our most immediate need is in the delivery of our undergraduate laboratories in chemical engineering fundamentals, including unit operations, pilot scale processes, fluid flow, heat/mass transfer, separations, process monitoring and control, chemical reactions, bioprocesses etc. The two-story pilot lab is a ‘jewel’ in our program. It has seen significant recent investments with more planned as a key part of our strategic initiatives. The goal is to enhance experiential learning and innovation at both the undergraduate and graduate level as well as to connect it into other programs in engineering and science across the University. A description of the lab, its history and our exciting plans are at: http://www.chem-eng.utoronto.ca/alumni-friends/unit-ops-2-0/. Our primary objective is teaching excellence, particularly in the experiential/laboratory setting. We also expect that the successful candidate will be actively engaged in pedagogy and lead positive change in all of our educational programs including laboratory curriculum. 

The successful candidate will have: demonstrated excellence in teaching and pedagogy; a strong background in chemical engineering theory and practise; and excellent organizational and communication skills. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through strong letters of reference and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates must have or be eligible for Professional Engineering registration. 

The CHE Department consistently ranks among the top in Canada and attracts outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, has excellent facilities, and is ideally located in the middle of a vibrant cosmopolitan city. Additional information may be found at: www.chem-eng.utoronto.ca

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online at the link below. For further information about the application process, please see the submission guidelines at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply

Applicants shall provide a curriculum vitae and a teaching dossier (including a statement of teaching philosophy and interests and evidence of teaching excellence such as teaching evaluations). Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference (on letterhead, signed and scanned) sent directly by the referees to Professor D. Grant Allen via email at: facultysearch.chemeng@utoronto.ca

Review of applications will begin after January 31, 2017 but the position will remain open until filled.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Click here to apply: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=300201

Thursday, November 10, 2016

University of Saskatchewan: Mass Spectrometry-based analysis in proteomics and metabolomics

Applications are invited for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Mass Spectrometry-based analysis in proteomics and metabolomics with a particular focus on agricultural, rural, indigenous and occupational health. The research focus of this position will fall within the rural and agricultural mission and vision of the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture (CCHSA). Applicants must have a PhD degree, a minimum of 2 years postdoctoral research experience, have a demonstrated record of research productivity, and be committed to undergraduate and graduate education. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and grow a research program in mass spectrometry with an emphasis in qualitative and quantitative proteomics, metabolomics, and small molecule analysis with preferred emphasis on clinical applications in rural and/or indigenous health and relationships between rural and agricultural exposures and human health. Previous experience in agricultural and rural health mass spectrometry-related research and in mass spectrometry facility development, operation, supervision and management is an asset. 

The candidate will be expected to establish a nationally leading research program, secure external research funding, work collaboratively with members from CCHSA, the Department of Medicine, and other units on campus, supervise postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, and participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching. As part of CCHSA's CFI-funded National Agricultural Industrial Hygiene Laboratory and the Core Mass Spectrometry facility in the College of Medicine (Academic Health Sciences Building), mass spectrometry capacity at CCHSA will provide exciting opportunities for collaborative and leading research in the College of Medicine. Furthermore, the six Health Sciences Colleges at the University of Saskatchewan, the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), the Canadian Light Source (CLS), the Innovation Place Research Park, and a number of national and provincial research institutes will provide further exciting opportunities for a broad range of collaborative research.

Located in the beautiful river city of Saskatoon, the University of Saskatchewan and its expanding Health Sciences sector are poised for unprecedented growth and transformation. The University, the College of Medicine, and CCHSA are committed to the well-being of the people of Saskatchewan, as documented in their respective Missions and Strategic Plans, and many opportunities exist for advancement in this area particularly as it relates to rural health. To learn more about CCHSA visit http://cchsa.usask.ca and to learn more about the College of Medicine visit http:// http://medicine.usask.ca/ 

Current salary bands at the University of Saskatchewan are as follows: Assistant Professor - $93,293 - $112,109; Associate Professor - $112,109 - $130,925 and Professor - $130,925 - $152,877. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package which includes pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefit, dental plan, extended health and vision care plan, employee assistance program and flexible health and wellness spending program.

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, statement of interests and research plan, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references to: Dr. Niels Koehncke, Director, Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, PO Box 23, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N 2Z4; or email to: iris.rugg@usask.ca

The deadline for receipt of applications is December 30, 2016, with a potential start date of July 1, 

The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS): Aquatic Biogeochemistry

Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) is a graduate and post-graduate research and training university. First research-intensive University in Canada in terms of grants per professor, INRS brings together some 150 professors and more than 800 students and postdoctoral fellows in its centers in Montreal, Quebec City, Laval, and Varennes. Conducting fundamental research essential to the advancement of science in Quebec as well as internationally, INRS research teams also play a critical role in developing concrete solutions to problems facing our society.

The Centre Eau Terre Environnement seeks to fill a tenure-track position of professor-researcher in aquatic biogeochemistry. The Centre's biogeochemistry research group benefits from major research facilities including state-of-the-art field and laboratory equipment. The group's current research focuses on limnology, ecotoxicology of trace metals, and geochemistry of aquatic environments.

Main Duties and Responsibilities


  • To develop, in accordance with the scientific priorities of the Centre, an innovative and effective research program in limnology or aquatic geochemistry in one or more of the following topics:
  • Aquatic ecosystem functioning under natural conditions or anthropogenic pressure;
  • Eutrophication of water bodies and restoration of disturbed ecosystems;
  • Effects of climate change and anthropization on aquatic biogeochemical cycles (e.g.: organic carbon, nutrients and trace elements);
  • To obtain funding for research activities and laboratory facilities through external grants from public and private organizations, or through industrial partnerships;
  • To participate in graduate teaching and supervision at the M.Sc., Ph.D., postdoctoral levels and research staff;
  • To contribute to the national and international recognition of INRS.


Requirements


  • A Ph.D. in biology or chemistry related to biogeochemistry;
  • A research productivity demonstrating both originality and autonomy;
  • An excellent potential to carry out research that will be original and productive, and will make a valuable contribution to the biogeochemistry group and their research activities;
  • A capacity in training and supervision at the graduate and postdoctoral levels, and in research personnel supervision;
  • A relevant postdoctoral experience or experience in government services or with the industry;
  • A capacity for funding research activities, current and recently-held grants and contracts will be considered as an asset.

Working Language

French is the working language of the Institute. Fluency in English is required.

Candidates whose native language is not French are encouraged to apply. The Centre will provide them with all the resources necessary to facilitate their learning of the French language.


Place of Employment

Centre Eau Terre Environnement
490, rue de la Couronne
Québec (Québec) Canada G1K 9A9

Salary: In accordance with the collective agreement in effect at INRS.

How to apply?
Interested applicants must forward a complete curriculum vitæ, a copy of their three most significant publications, a two to three page summary of their research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, as well as the names and contact information of three referees, by January 20, 2017, indicating the position number AP 16-05 to:

Mr. Jean-François Blais, Director
Centre Eau Terre Environnement
490, rue de la Couronne
Québec (Québec) Canada G1K 9A9
jean-francois.blais@ete.inrs.ca

INRS is committed to equity in employment and diversity. INRS welcomes applications from indigenous people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations. Priority is given to Canadian citizens and residents.

Thursday, November 3, 2016

MacEwan University: Organic Chemistry

MacEwan University inspires students through a powerful combination of academic excellence and personal learning experiences. Located in downtown Edmonton, our comprehensive undergraduate university offers over 65 programs to approximately 12,000 FTE students. With a dedication to teaching excellence informed by scholarly research and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to environmental sustainability and opportunities for community engagement and faculty professional development.

The Department of Physical Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Science at MacEwan University invites applications for a full-time probationary appointment in Chemistry, at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2017, subject to final budgetary approval. The successful candidate will have a proven record of excellence in organic chemistry. Of particular interest are candidates with expertise in synthetic chemistry and whose research would interface with cognate areas such as natural products chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, or organocatalysis. Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. in a chemistry-related field and will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing research program. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), research proposal, statement of research interests, sample of scholarly work, and academic transcripts. All application materials, including three letters of reference sent directly by referees, quoting the competition number, should be sent to careers@macewan.ca

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Dr. Jonathan Withey, Chair, Department of Physical Sciences. Contact information available at:

http://www.macewan.ca/wcm/SchoolsFaculties/ArtsScience/Programs/BachelorofScience/Disciplines/Chemistry/index.htm 
This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

McGill University: Materials/Nanochemistry

Applications are invited for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Materials/Nanochemistry. The Department seeks candidates who are committed to creating a vigorous, competitive and independent research program in any area of inquiry related to advanced materials and/or nanoscience. Of particular interest are programs involving the development of materials for energy, 2D materials, self-assembled and biomaterials.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. degree with postdoctoral experience, proven research ability, and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Applications from more senior candidates may be considered. The successful candidates will be expected to develop an independent research program that would complement existing strengths in Advanced Materials within the Department of Chemistry.

All candidates must register on-line and electronically submit here their application package consisting of a curriculum vitae, one or two research proposals that targets interdisciplinary efforts in Materials/Nanochemistry, a startup budget, and a statement of teaching experience and interests. As part of the registration process, candidates will be prompted for contact information for at least three referees who can write letters of recommendation on their behalf.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The expected start date is August 1, 2017. Salary will be negotiable, according to qualifications and experience.

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. 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, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.