Université du Québec à Montréal: Electrochemistry, experimental or theoretical/computational

Start date is July 1st 2020, subject to budgetary approval by the University.UQAM is seeking outstanding candidates to maintain a level of excellence in all fields of activity.

The Département de Chimie at the Université du Québec à Montréal invites applications for a full-time Tenure-Track Professor position in electrochemistry. The candidate must propose a research program mainly in the field of electrochemistry (experimental or theoretical/computational) and will benefit from access to NanoQAM, an institutional research centre, which hosts a suite of equipment for materials synthesis and characterization (www.nanoqam.uqam.ca).

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Teaching and supervision at the undergraduate, master and Ph.D. levels
• Research in the field of electrochemistry (experimental or theoretical/computational)
• Service to the department, Faculty, University and community

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ph.D. in chemistry or a related field
• Postdoctoral or industrial experience
• Ability to teach electrochemistry
• Ability to develop a dynamic and international research program that could be funded by major funding agencies
• Excellent publication track record
• Ability to establish internal and external collaborations
• Ability to teach and communicate in French. Courses are taught in French. UQAM provides support to new faculty to attain proficiency in French.

STARTING DATE: On or after July 1st 2020

SALARY AND BENEFITS: According to UQAM-SPUQ collective agreement.

The Université du Québec à Montréal is an equal opportunity employer. The University invites members of visible and ethnic minorities as well as women, Aboriginal people and persons with disabilities who meet the requirements to submit their application. We encourage those who identify with one of these groups to fill out the questionnaire at the following address and to attach it to their application: www.rhu.uqam.ca/visiteurs/egalite/QuestionnaireAccesEgalite.pdf.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply to the position. However, according to federal laws, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Interested applicants are requested to submit a single PDF file containing a cover letter, a detailed CV in French, signed and dated, a 5 page research proposal, a proposed start-up budget, teaching philosophy and samples of relevant publications. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly by email in pdf format to the President of the selection committee. The complete application should be sent in electronic form and in hard copy before February 28th, 2020 5pm to:

Dr. Joshua Byers, Assistant Professor
President of the selection committee
Département de chimie
Université du Québec à Montréal
C.P. 8888, Succursale Centre-ville
Montréal (Québec) H3C 3P8
Courriel: echem2020@uqam.ca