Memorial University: Materials Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 2020 (negotiable), subject to budgetary approval. The successful applicant will be required to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program in the broad area of Materials Chemistry. The proposed research program should fit into Memorial’s Research Strategy Framework (http://www.mun.ca/research/framework/themes.php). Preference will be given to applicants whose research interests complement current faculty in the department and/or the University.

The position requires a Ph.D. degree and post-doctoral experience in the area of Materials Chemistry, an excellent track record in research, and a demonstrated aptitude for teaching. The new appointee will be responsible for teaching chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Chemistry Department has 19 faculty, 22 M.Sc. students, and 48 Ph.D. students in research groups supported by NSERC and other provincial, federal, international, and industrial funding agencies. Our department is home to vibrant, diverse, and interdisciplinary research programs. We offer an exceptional research environment with access to electronic, machine, and glass shop support, as well as modern chemical analysis instrumentation through the Core Research Equipment and Instrument Training (CREAIT) facilities (https://www.mun.ca/creait/). Interested candidates are invited to review the Chemistry Department home page at http://www.mun.ca/chem for further information.

Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio (interests, experience and philosophy), a 5-page research proposal in NSERC Discovery Grant format (https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ResearchPortal-PortailDeRecherche/Instructions-Instructions/DG-SD_eng.asp#a3), and the names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three referees to:

Dr. Sunil Pansare, Professor and Head
chemhead@mun.ca

Deadline for receipt of applications is February 28th, 2020.

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a very safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. As part of Memorial University’s commitment to employment equity, all applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of a target group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of a target group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. If you do not receive a survey or have any questions, please contact equity@mun.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Wilfrid Laurier University: Jarislowsky Chair in Sustainable Water Futures

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the Associate Professor or Full Professor level for the Jarislowsky Chair in Sustainable Water Futures (subject to budgetary approval). Commencement of the initial five-year appointment is negotiable, but the expected start date of the appointment is July 1, 2020.

The Jarislowsky Chair, created as a result of a gift from the Jarislowsky Foundation and housed in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, will support the sustainability of Canada’s water and other natural resources. A joint appointment in the Balsillie School of International Affairs will provide unique opportunities for the Jarislowsky Chair to shape policy developments that offer innovative solutions for critical sustainability challenges. These challenges include industrial pollution, energy development, global water use, food security and climate change management and adaptation. The Chair holder will direct an innovative research program in the detection, analysis, remediation, and/or toxicology of contaminants. This research program is expected to address gaps in scientific knowledge that will lead to policy developments related to Canada’s water and other natural resources.

The endowment funds will be available to the Jarislowsky Chair to support:
(i) Students and other personnel;
(ii) Research; and
(iii) Seed funding that will help to leverage additional research support.

The Chair holder will seek further funding from external sources to support their research activities. The five-year term of the Chair holder is renewable upon successful review. This position is open for applicants with established programs of research aligned with the objectives of the Jarislowsky Chair.

The Jarislowsky Chair will also join the Centre for Cold Regions and Water Science (CCRWS). Opened in 2013, the CCRWS is a collaborative research facility that, in partnership with the Government of the Northwest Territories, houses four research centres/groups, including the Laurier Institute for Water Science (https://researchcentres.wlu.ca/laurier-institute-for-water-science/index.html).

This multidisciplinary Institute promotes collaboration amongst researchers in the Faculty of Arts, the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, and the Faculty of Science. The focus of this research institute is on three interconnected water-related disciplines:
• Hydrological Sciences: This includes physical, chemical, biogeochemical aspects of hydrology, climatology and hydrogeology
• Ecology and Biogeochemical Sciences: This includes toxicology, geochemistry, terrestrial and aquatic ecology
• Public Policy and Management: Issues related to this discipline include policy, economic, governance and legal aspects of water across
Canada and internationally.

CCRWS also houses researchers of the collaborative groups: Canadian Aquatic Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Boreal Ecosystem Research (CALIBER), and the Ontario Water Consortium (OWC). CALIBER researchers apply a holistic, interdisciplinary, and ecosystem approach based on watersheds, responding to urgent and serious concerns about flows and storage processes and the effects of nutrients and contaminants on boreal freshwater. The OWC is a platform for research, development and demonstration of water technologies in the context of an urbanizing watershed. Their collective facilities in the CCRWS building include labs for hydrology, hydrometerology calibration, aquatic culture and testing, biogeochemistry characterization, molecular biochemistry and imaging, and predictive modelling. The successful candidate will benefit from laboratory and student office spaces reserved for this research chair within the CCRWS building.

The Jarislowsky Chair will be also closely aligned with Global Water Futures, a $78M multi-institutional research program awarded to Laurier and its university partners across Canada by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund. Global Water Futures is the largest university-led water research program ever funded worldwide and it will deliver solutions to manage water futures in Canada and other regions where climate is changing landscapes, ecosystems and aquatic environments.


Qualification for the position includes a PhD in Chemistry or Biochemistry, or a cognate discipline.

The application package should include:
(i) A cover letter,
(ii) A detailed curriculum vitae with names of three references,
(iii) A 5-page research proposal,
(iv) Past contributions and future plans to promote equity, diversity and inclusion in science and,
(v) Contact information (address, telephone, and email) for at least three referees

The research proposal should introduce and contextualize the research program, describe long and short-term objectives, methodologies, feasibility, impact and significance, and highlight progress to date.

Application Submission:
Applications should be combined into a single PDF document and submitted to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at CHpositions@wlu.ca. Electronic submission of applications is preferred.

Applications will be accepted until January 20, 2020.

Wilfrid Laurier University offers competitive benefits and start-up packages; salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Departmental Information:
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has 19 members (13 faculty members and 6 instructors) with facilities and laboratory spaces fostering diverse collaborations, and particularly with the Department of Biology through a joint PhD program. Descriptions of the two Departments can be found at:

https://students.wlu.ca/programs/science/chemistry-and-biochemistry/research/index.html

https://students.wlu.ca/programs/science/biology/research/index.html.

Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any sexual identities and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at jbecker@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity seeking groups who would like to learn more about equity hand inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships, however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Members of designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to Dr. Anthony J. Clarke, Dean of Science (ajclarke@wlu.ca). Further information on the equity policy can be found at https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html .

Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please contact hr@wlu.ca.

The Faculty of Science wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.

University of Winnipeg: Analytical Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at The University of Winnipeg invites outstanding candidates to apply for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.  The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and have relevant postdoctoral experience.  Candidates with research expertise in bioanalytical chemistry, biotechnology, biochemistry and biomedical science and an interest in interdisciplinary research will be preferred.

Candidates must have a strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an active externally-funded research program, and develop and teach undergraduate courses in analytical chemistry. Expertise in techniques including analytical separations, chromatography, mass spectrometry and micro/nanofluidics will be an asset. Supervision of undergraduate and graduate student research projects is expected. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate actively in departmental and university service activities.

The selection committee will begin reviewing applications on January 20, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled; full consideration is assured for applications received by Friday, January 17, 2020.  Subject to budgetary approval, this position will be effective from July 1, 2020.  Salary levels will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Applicants are requested to submit a complete application, including (all documents in PDF):

• a cover letter
• a current curriculum vitae
• a Tri-Agency Grant style research proposal (maximum five pages)
• a teaching statement and evidence of teaching effectiveness, including teaching evaluations, if available (one to two pages)
• copies of at most three relevant publications

Applicants must submit all of the above materials through The University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system. Please click on the apply link below to submit your application.

Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference e-mailed directly to:
Dr. Athar Ata, Chair
Department of Chemistry
e-mail: chemistry@uwinnipeg.ca

Additional information on the Department of Chemistry is available at http://chemistry.uwinnipeg.ca/home/. 

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to confidentially self-identify at time of application. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Additional information on the University of Winnipeg is available at https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/

https://www.northstarats.com/University-of-Winnipeg/Assistant-Professor-Department-of-Chemistry/53345

Memorial University (Grenfell Campus): Tenure-Track Position in Environmental Science – Inorganic Chemistry

The School of Science and the Environment (Grenfell Campus) at Memorial University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Environmental Inorganic Chemistry/Geochemistry commencing 1 August 2020, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry, environmental science, geochemistry, or a related field. Duties will include teaching a range of courses, supervising student research, and undertaking an active, externally funded research program. An interdisciplinary research background and experience with collaborative research involving industrial or government partners is desirable. Teaching responsibilities have an undergraduate focus and include a combination of introductory courses (e.g., CHEM 1200 and 1001), inorganic chemistry (i.e., CHEM 2210), senior courses emphasizing inorganic perspectives on environmental science (e.g., ENVS 3260 - Industrial Chemistry) and other courses existing or newly developed in support of the Environmental Science program (http://www.grenfell.mun.ca/academics-and-research/Pages/school-of-science-and-the- environment/Undergraduate Programs/Environmental-Science.aspx). Previous teaching experience would be an asset and applicants should be familiar with relevant instrumentation (e.g., Raman spectrophotometer). Opportunities exist to incorporate senior undergraduate students within research projects and the supervision of graduate students is strongly encouraged. The Boreal Ecosystem Research Facility (http://www.grenfell.mun.ca/campus-services/Pages/campuses/boreal-ecosystem-research-facility.aspx) is one venue that facilitates research in the School of Science and the Environment at Grenfell. A MSc program is associated with the facility and access to other MSc and PhD programs and collaborators are under development or available through the St. John's Campus of Memorial University.

Memorial University is one of the largest universities in Atlantic Canada. As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John's and Corner Brook (Grenfell Campus). Grenfell Campus of Memorial has an enrolment of ~1300 undergraduate and ~100 graduate students. Corner Brook is a friendly and safe city with excellent summer and winter outdoor recreational opportunities, situated in an area of great natural beauty which includes Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Scientists from provincial and federal agencies are located on campus or in the immediate vicinity offering further local opportunities for research collaboration. For more information about Memorial, please visit www.mun.ca or www.grenfell.mun.ca.

The deadline to receive applications is 17 January 2020.

Candidates should forward an electronic application indicating the position to which the application is being made in the subject line with the reference number below. Applications should include (a) curriculum vitae; (b) a brief (maximum 8 pages) teaching dossier
demonstrating teaching approaches and effectiveness; (c) a research proposal in the style of an NSERC Discovery Grant (i.e., 5 pages maximum); and (d) the names and complete contact information of three referees. All applications should be forwarded via email to:
Dr. Michele Piercey-Normore, Dean, School of Science and the Environment, Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada A2H 5G4, by email: mpiercey-normore@grenfell.mun.ca /or ssedean@grenfell.mun.ca

REFERENCE NUMBER: VPA-GRSC-2020-001

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

As part of Memorial University’s commitment to employment equity, all applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of a target group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of a target group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. If you do not receive a survey or have any questions, please contact equity@mun.ca.

UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Chemical Biology

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is one of the world’s top public universities. The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is undergoing major expansion and investment to meet our ambitious goal of being one of the leading academic centres internationally in the pharmaceutical sciences. As part of this on-going strategic development program, research activity in the Faculty is focusing on themes that reflect areas of existing strength (i.e. nanomedicines and chemical biology), opportunities for new partnerships, and the potential for delivering long-term impact. A major emphasis is on the application of state-of-the-art concepts and methodologies to address clinically important issues in pharmacotherapy. In support of this, the Faculty will be recruiting up to ten new research faculty within the next 2-3 years.

We now invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Chemical Biology. Applicants for this position should possess a PhD (or equivalent doctoral degree) and at least two years of relevant postdoctoral research experience. Demonstrated research accomplishments; an outstanding publication record; potential for excellence in teaching; well-developed mentoring and communication skills; and a strong commitment to undergraduate, professional, graduate, and post-doctoral education are essential. The applicant should have the potential to lead a cutting-edge, extramurally funded research program in the field of Chemical Biology. Priority will be given to candidates whose research program is closely related to drug discovery and development with an ultimate goal to enhance current drug therapies and/or develop novel drug therapies for human diseases. Other responsibilities will include teaching medicinal chemistry, drawing on fundamental concepts in organic and biochemistry; drug discovery and development; drug mechanism of action; drug-target interactions; or related topics in our PharmD, MSc/PhD, and other programs under development.

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is located in a state-of-the-art $150-million, 23,000-square-metre facility on UBC's Vancouver campus underpinned by world-class infrastructure and equipment. The building also houses one of the Faculty's key partners, adMare BioInnovations (https://www.admarebio.com/). As part of a vibrant UBC academic health sciences community, the successful applicant will have ample opportunities for collaborations with basic and clinical researchers in the Faculty, other research units on campus, including the NanoMedicines Innovation Network (NMIN) (https://www.nanomedicines.ca/), and at the various research centres and teaching hospitals located throughout the province.

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience and subject to final budgetary approval. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2020 or earlier. Interested individuals are requested to submit a letter of application with a brief description of research interests, curriculum vitae, copies of up to five relevant publications, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of five referees to the UBC Careers website at: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers/faculty-careers/36154.

In your application, please include a brief statement describing your experience of, and your contributions to, creating/advancing a culture of equity and inclusion in your workplace or within your discipline.

UBC is committed to attracting outstanding faculty members and offers competitive compensation and benefits packages, including support for housing and relocation (http://www.hr.ubc.ca/housing-relocation/fhop/). The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce, and particular for its employees with disabilities. An inclusive work environment for employees with disabilities presumes an environment where differences are accepted, recognized and integrated into current structures, planning and decision-making modes. For information regarding UBC's accommodation and access policies and resources, please visit the Centre for Accessibility website.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

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

University of British Columbia - Okanagan Campus: Assistant Professor position Inorganic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of synthetic inorganic chemistry.  The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree and postdoctoral or equivalent experience in inorganic chemistry and will become a member of the Department of Chemistry (https://chemistry.ok.ubc.ca).  The appointment is expected to start on July 1, 2020, or soon thereafter.

Candidates will demonstrate evidence of commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful, collegial, and conducive learning and working environment.  The successful candidate will be able to teach existing courses in the Department and will have the opportunity to further develop the inorganic chemistry curriculum.  The appointee will have demonstrated experience as, or capacity to be, an excellent teacher and mentor of undergraduate and graduate students.  Candidates will have a competitive record of scholarly contributions in their respective field of research, and the ability to establish a strong externally-funded research program in synthetic inorganic chemistry.

The Department of Chemistry at UBC's Okanagan campus is a dynamic and highly interdisciplinary department of 15 faculty members, and is housed in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences.  The Faculty is undergoing a transition that will result in the formation of an autonomous Faculty of Science and an autonomous Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in 2020.  The new Faculties will contain both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.   Our collegial learning environment focuses on effective teaching, critical and creative scholarship, and the integration of scholarship and teaching.   We are committed to an ethos of local involvement, global engagement, and intercultural awareness and we provide a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive working and learning environment for all our students, faculty, and staff.   To learn about the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Science, go to: http://www.ubc.ca/okanagan/ikbarberschool/welcome.html.

UBC is one of the world's leading universities, and is consistently ranked in the top 40. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC's Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, has over 10,000 students in seven faculties, with strong undergraduate and graduate programs. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and international scholarly activities. For more information about UBC resources and opportunities, please visit http://www.hr.ubc.ca/faculty-staff-resources/. Information about the surrounding community can be found at: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/worklife-relocation/.

Applications are to be submitted online in one continuous PDF file and include:

(i) a cover letter, addressed to Dr. Karen Perry (Head, Department of Chemistry), outlining qualification for the position and fit with the Department and the IKBSAS;
(ii) a curriculum vitae;
(iii) a one-page statement of research interests that includes a description of how the research complements existing Departmental strengths;
(iv) a five-page (maximum) research proposal.  The proposal must be original; articulate a long-term vision that demonstrates impact; outline short-term objectives; define the methodologies to be employed;
(iv) a two-page (maximum) statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and plans for research mentoring of students and other highly qualified personnel;
(v) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching/course evaluations); and
(vi) the names and contact information of three referees who may be contacted to submit letters of reference.

Applicants should arrange to have their referees submit the letters of reference directly to the Head, Karen Perry by the deadline at: karen.perry@ubc.ca.

Please direct any inquiries regarding the posting to: the Head, Karen Perry

The deadline for applications is January 17, 2020.  All positions are subject to budgetary approval.
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence.  An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.  We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

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