Friday, December 13, 2019

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.

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