University of Winnipeg: instructor of physical and analytical chemistry

 The Department of Chemistry at The University of Winnipeg invites motivated and enthusiastic candidates to apply for a probationary appointment at the rank of Instructor. Candidates must hold a minimum of a master’s degree in chemistry at the time of appointment with a specialization in analytical and physical chemistry.

We seek an outstanding colleague who has demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will primarily instruct analytical and physical chemistry labs, as well as play a leading role in developing new labs for analytical and physical chemistry courses. Experience with laboratory instrumentation such as flame AAS, IR, GC, HPLC, LC/MS and NMR would be an asset. Faculty members at the rank of Instructor are also expected to contribute to Departmental and University service. The Department of Chemistry consists of fifteen faculty members and six support staff covering the different areas of chemistry. Further information about the department, including descriptions of courses offered, is available at http://chemistry.uwinnipeg.ca/home/.

The selection committee will begin reviewing applications on January 31, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled; full consideration is assured for applications received by January 29, 2022. Subject to budgetary approval, this position will commence July 1, 2022. Salary levels will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidates are requested to submit a complete application that will include (all documents in PDF):

• a cover letter
• a current curriculum vitae
• evidence of successful university teaching performance
• a one-page statement of teaching philosophy

Applicants must submit all of the above materials through The University of Winnipeg’s online recruitment system(https://www.northstarats.com/University-of-Winnipeg).

Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference e-mailed directly to:

Dr. Doug Craig, Acting Chair
Department of Chemistry
d.craig@uwinnipeg.ca

Enquiries should be directed to Dr. Doug Craig, Acting Chair, d.craig@uwinnipeg.ca.

The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and 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, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons 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

Amani Hariri hired by the University of British Columbia

Congratulations to Dr. Amani Hariri, who has been hired hired by the University of British Columbia. After finishing her undergraduate studies in Chemistry (@ AUB), Dr. Hariri moved in 2010 to Montreal to pursue her PhD in Chemistry/Materials Science at McGill University, with a research focus on DNA characterization at the single molecule level using fluorescence methodologies. In 2016, she started her Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University in the lab of Prof. Tom Soh where she is currently an instructor, and where she is focused on the development of advanced biosensors for detecting biomolecules at low concentrations directly in complex environment with high sensitivity and specificity for the early detection and personalized treatment of diseases. Her primary goal is directed towards taking basic science closer to impacting human health. Trained at the cross-section of Chemistry, Engineering and Medicine, her research will be focused on designing novel materials and biosensors to build the “next generation” of monitoring and diagnostic technologies for early detection of diseases like Cancer and Parkinson. (https://profiles.stanford.edu/amani-hariri , www.linkedin.com/in/amani-hariri-a76a7935)     

Université d'Ottawa: Professeur adjoint - École des sciences pharmaceutiques - Chimie médicinale

Faculté :Faculté de médecine

Département :École des sciences pharmaceutiques

La Faculté de médecine de l'Université d'Ottawa sollicite des candidatures pour un (1) poste de professeur menant à la permanence dans sa toute nouvelle École des sciences pharmaceutiques. Nous recherchons une personne possédant une expertise dans le domaine de la chimie médicinale, particulièrement dans le cadre des neurosciences/neuromusculaires.

L'Université d'Ottawa est l'une des universités canadiennes les plus actives en matière de recherche, et elle bénéficie d'un financement annuel de plus de 340 millions de dollars dans ce domaine. L’Université d’Ottawa est reconnue à l’échelle nationale et internationale comme l’une des meilleures universités de recherche au pays et la plus grande université bilingue (français et anglais) au monde. Située sur le territoire traditionnel et non cédé du peuple Anishinabé-algonquin, en plein cœur du centre-ville d’Ottawa, elle contribue grandement à l’économie, à la culture et à la qualité de vie de la capitale du Canada.)

L'École des sciences pharmaceutiques est située au cœur du campus de recherche et d'éducation en santé d'Ottawa. Avec ses instituts de recherche affiliés, la Faculté de médecine se classe régulièrement parmi les meilleures facultés de médecine du Canada en ce qui concerne l’impact et l’intensité de la recherche. 

La personne retenue contribuera à l'élaboration d'un nouveau programme de doctorat en pharmacie en français et à celle de programmes d'études supérieures en anglais. Elle devra également mettre sur pied un solide programme de recherche indépendant et financé par des sources externes, et veiller au bon fonctionnement de celui-ci. Elle aura accès à des ressources et à une infrastructure de recherche partagée pour soutenir leurs programmes d'enseignement et de recherche, y compris l'accès à un large éventail de ressources de la Faculté et de l'Institut de recherche de l'hôpital, qui se trouvent à proximité, ainsi qu’à des plateaux techniques de pointe au sein de la Faculté de médecine.

Titre du poste : Professeur adjoint ou professeure adjointe. L’accès au rang supérieur de professeur adjoint ou de professeure adjointe ne sera envisagé que si la personne retenue démontre le niveau d'expérience et les réalisations appropriés.

Nombre de poste disponible : Un (1)

Fonctions : Les fonctions d'un membre du corps professoral comprennent, dans des proportions variables : a) de l'enseignement; b) des activités savantes se manifestant par des recherches, des créations artistiques ou littéraires, ou des travaux professionnels; c) des services à la communauté universitaire; d) la supervision d'étudiants de cycles supérieurs et d'autres stagiaires de recherche.

Modalités : Poste menant à la permanence.

Salaire : Le salaire sera calculé conformément aux articles de la convention collective de l'APUO. Remarque : Le salaire des rangs supérieurs est proportionnel à l’échelon et à l’expérience.

Avantages sociaux : L'Université d'Ottawa offre un ensemble complet d’indemnisation qui comprend une invalidité de longue durée, une assurance-vie collective de base, une assurance-maladie complémentaire, un régime de retraite de l'Université d'Ottawa et une assurance-vie facultative.

Frais de réinstallation : La personne retenue pourrait être admissible au remboursement des frais de réinstallation, conformément aux règlements de l'Université.

Lieu de travail :

Faculté de médecine, Université D’Ottawa

451, chemin Smyth

Ottawa (Ontario) K1H 8M5

Compétences requises :

Niveau d'études : Ph. D., MD/Ph. D., Pharm. D/Ph. D. ou B.Sc. Pharm/Ph. D. dans le domaine de la chimie médicinale, particulièrement dans le cadre des neurosciences/neuromusculaires.

Expérience professionnelle : Expérience postdoctorale ou une expérience équivalente, avec d'excellents résultats de recherche démontrés. Un engagement envers l'enseignement et la formation des diplômés, une solide expérience en matière de collaboration interdisciplinaire et un engagement envers celle-ci. Excellentes aptitudes à la communication en anglais et en français.

Langues :  Les personnes soumettant leur candidature doivent avoir une connaissance active du français (oral, écrit et parlé) et une connaissance active de l'anglais (oral, écrit et parlé).

Date limite de dépôt des candidatures : le 11 janvier 2022. Remarque : les candidatures continueront d'être acceptées jusqu'à ce que le poste soit pourvu.

Une brève déclaration d'enseignement et une description des plans de recherche actuels et futurs doivent être soumises, accompagnées d'un curriculum vitae et de trois lettres de recommandation confidentielles envoyées par courriel à PharmD@uottawa.ca.

L'Université d'Ottawa est engagée à assurer l'équité, la diversité et l'inclusion dans les environnements de recherche et de leadership de nos étudiants et nos étudiantes, de notre personnel et de nos professeurs et nos professeures. En conséquence, nous encourageons fortement les candidatures des personnes autochtones, des membres des minorités visibles (personnes racisées), des personnes en situation de handicap, des femmes, ainsi que de toutes les personnes qualifiées possédant les compétences et les connaissances requises pour dialoguer de manière productive avec des communautés équitables, diversifiées et inclusives.  Les personnes qui souhaitent être considérées comme membres d'un ou de plusieurs groupes désignés sont priées de remplir le questionnaire confidentiel d'auto-identification, à remplir au moment de la demande. Ce questionnaire est disponible en ligne.

Conformément aux exigences gouvernementales, toutes les personnes qualifiées sont invitées à poser leur candidature; la priorité sera toutefois accordée aux citoyens canadiens et citoyennes canadiennes et aux résidents permanents.  Lors de la soumission de votre candidature, veuillez indiquer votre statut actuel.

L’Université d’Ottawa offre des accommodements aux candidats et aux candidates en situation de handicap tout au long du processus de recrutement. Si vous êtes invité à poursuivre les étapes du processus de sélection, veuillez nous aviser de tout besoin nécessitant des mesures d’adaptations particulières en communiquant avec le Cabinet du vice-provost aux affaires professorales par courriel au vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca. Les renseignements communiqués seront traités avec respect et confidentialité.

Université d’Ottawa est fière de sa tradition de bilinguisme, vieille de plus de 160 ans. Par l’entremise de l’Institut des langues officielles et du bilinguisme, l’Université offre aux membres de son personnel et à leurs conjoints ou conjointes, les moyens de devenir bilingue. Au moment de leur permanence, les professeures et les professeurs sont tenus de pouvoir fonctionner dans un milieu bilingue.

Carleton University: Indigenous Professorial Ranks

Field of Specialization: Any area in the Faculty of Science

Academic Unit: Faculty of Science
Category of Appointment: Preliminary (tenure-track) or Tenured
Rank/Position Title: Open
Start Date: July 1, 2022
Closing Date: Applications will be considered until the position is filled

The Faculty of Science invites applications from qualified Indigenous candidates for an appointment in any unit of the Faculty, beginning July 1, 2022. The rank of appointment is open (Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor). All areas of research and teaching focus of relevance to units in the Faculty of Science will be considered.

Appointment will be either preliminary (tenure-track) or with tenure, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate(s).

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength.  In addition to First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, we welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. In accordance with the University’s Employment Equity Program and pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code Section 14, this selection will be limited to Indigenous peoples. Candidates from Indigenous communities and the groups noted above are encouraged to self-identify. Carleton University acknowledges and respects the Algonquin Anishinaabe people, traditional custodians of the land on which the Carleton University campus is situated. We invite you to review our revitalized Indigenous strategy, Kinàmàgawin and visit our Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities for information about our commitment to leadership in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About the Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science comprises:

• Department of Biology
• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Earth Sciences
• Department of Health Science
• Department of Neuroscience
• Department of Physics
• Institute of Biochemistry
• Institute for Data Science
• Institute of Environmental and Interdisciplinary Science
• School of Computer Science
• School of Mathematics and Statistics

More information about the Faculty can be found at https://science.carleton.ca

Candidates are asked to identify the unit where an appointment is sought. Cross-appointments will be considered.

Qualifications

• PhD (or other degree/s as applicable) in a relevant discipline). Candidates close to completion will also be considered.
• Demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching contributions.
• Demonstrated potential for innovative and scholarly research and the ability to develop an externally-funded, high quality research program.
• Excellent ability to contribute to the academic life of the Unit.

 Application Instructions

Applications must be sent electronically in one single PDF file, which includes the following:

• a cover letter of application (including the desired unit(s) of appointment and a reflection on Indigenous heritage and community connections);
• a curriculum vitae
• a description of teaching interests and experience (maximum 2 pages)
• a statement of research interests, including brief summary of past research activities and outline of planned activities (maximum 3 pages)
• a statement that identifies your strengths in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in your discipline and on campus as well as your future plans.

Applicants should provide the names of three individuals who can be approached to provide letters of recommendation, including both academic and Indigenous community connections.

Submissions should be sent to: Dr. Maria DeRosa, Interim Dean, c/o Valerie Pereboom, Faculty of Science, Carleton University, at odscience@carleton.ca

Please indicate in your application if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.

About Carleton University

Located in Ottawa, Carleton is an innovative teaching and research institution with a tradition of leading change. Internationally recognized academics, staff, and researchers engage more than 31,000 students in over 100 programs of study. Carleton has long been known for promoting research excellence and connectedness and is involved in partnerships around the globe. With strong leadership, it enjoys a healthy financial position and our proximity to government and cultural institutions, media, and a thriving knowledge economy make Carleton and Ottawa a great place to work, learn, and live. Our picturesque campus is fully accessible and, along with award-winning student services, Carleton’s Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities has been heralded as the gold standard for disability support services in Canada. Learn more about our university and the city of Ottawa.

Accessibility is a university strategic priority and applicants selected for an interview who require accommodations are invited to contact the Chair as soon as possible to ensure that appropriate arrangements may be made.

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

Carleton University acknowledges and respects the Algonquin people, traditional custodians of the land on which the Carleton University campus is situated.

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Anatole von Lilienfeld hired by the University of Toronto as the inaugural Clark chair in advanced materials discovery

Congratulations to Professor Anatole von Lilienfeld, who  has been hired by the University of Toronto, with appointments in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry. He will lead a research group in the Vector Institute and  Acceleration Consortium at the University of Toronto. Dr. von Lilienfeld is currently a professor at the University of Vienna and previous held a position at the University of Basel. Dr. von Lilienfeld is a theoretical chemist, who has been one of the pioneering figures in the field of machine learning applied to chemistry. You can read more about Dr. von Lilienfeld's research and achievements here.

• https://www.chemspacelab.org/head-of-lab/
• https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=LFFk3rkAAAAJ&hl=en
• https://news.engineering.utoronto.ca/acceleration-consortium-at-u-of-t-welcomes-anatole-von-lilienfeld-as-inaugural-clark-chair-in-advanced-materials-discovery/

University of New Brunswick: Department of Biological Sciences (organic chemistry)

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of New Brunswick Saint John invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in chemistry at the Assistant Teaching Professor level beginning July 1, 2022, subject to budgetary approval.

We seek to hire a chemistry assistant teaching professor with expertise in organic chemistry and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching. Teaching responsibilities include the preparation and delivery of chemistry lectures, tutorials and laboratories to first and second year science students. Qualifications include a minimum of a master’s degree in Chemistry, and demonstrated excellence in teaching. UNB Saint John has a strong commitment to teaching.

The Department of Biological Sciences is an interdisciplinary department that offers 4-year BSc degrees in Marine Biology, Biology, and Biology-Psychology, as well as minors in chemistry and geology. The department also offers research-based MSc and PhD degrees in Biology. It has 20 faculty members with research expertise in a variety of fields of biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. For more information, visit the Departmental website: http://www.unb.ca/saintjohn/sase/dept/biology/index.html.

Applicants are requested to submit electronically (as a single PDF) a curriculum vitae, the names and addresses (e-mail and telephone number) of three referees, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a teaching dossier to:

Dr. Heather Hunt, Chair of Biological Sciences
Email: sjbiol@unb.ca
Competition #21-18 

Applicants should state whether they are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada. Review of applications will begin on January 17, 2022.

Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Shira Joudan hired by the University of Alberta

Congratulations to Dr. Shira Joudan, who was hired at the University of Alberta as an assistant professor of environmental/analytical chemistry, with a start date of January 2023. In 2020, she earned her PhD in environmental chemistry from the University of Toronto’s Department of Chemistry under the supervision of Dr. Scott Mabury. Her doctoral research used laboratory experiments to elucidate environmental transformations of legacy and replacement per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) using four different experimental systems: atmospheric oxidation, microbial degradation, in vivo and in vitro mammalian metabolism. Prior to that, she obtained her BSc in chemistry from Carleton University in 2013 and then spent 16 months as a research assistant at the University of Winnipeg, where she performed field measurements of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Now Shira is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Cora Young’s research group at York University, where she is applying novel online ion chromatography-mass spectrometry methods to measure organic acids in the atmosphere, including halogenated acids. 

Overall, Shira’s research interests focus on how environmental reactions alter the environmental fate of organic contaminants, and how that ultimately impacts what potentially toxic chemicals humans and ecosystems are exposed to. Her research group will use cutting edge analytical methods including mass spectrometry to understand persistence, metabolism, and transport of contaminants, including PFAS, in our outdoor and indoor environments. Her research group will couple laboratory experiments with environmental measurements, each driving new hypotheses that can be corroborated by observations in the other.

Queen's University: Managing Director

 Competition Number:

J1021-1385

Position Title:Managing Director

Employee Group:Research, Grant & Contract

Job Category:Research

Department or Area:VP Research-Central RESTRICTED

Location:Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Salary:$95,400.00 - $130,700.00/Year

Grade:11

Hours per Week:35

Job Type:Permanent (Continuing)

Shift:7 Monday - Friday

Number Of Positions:1

Date Posted:November 29, 2021

Closing Date:January 3, 2022

COVID 19 On-Campus Requirements

The Queen’s University Policy Regarding Mandatory Vaccination Requirements for In-person University Activities requires ALL Community Members, including employees, to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to participating in any In-person University Activities. This is a condition of employment for all employees who are required to attend University Property to perform their employment responsibilities. Individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to substantiated grounds (medical and other protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code) may ask the University to validate the exemption and request an accommodation for these rare circumstances. If approved, they will be subject to additional health and safety measures.

About Queen's University

Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. Here the employment experience is as diverse as it is interesting. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

Come work with us!

Job Summary

The Department of Chemistry at Queen’s University is seeking a strong leader with a background in science, engineering or medical research, to join a team of dedicated researchers as Managing Director of a National Scientific Research Institute. Reporting to the Scientific Director, the Managing Director will build an Institute that encourages and facilitates collaboration between scientists, engineers, medical researchers, government and industry partners to develop cutting edge solutions, and transformative technologies and innovations in the fields of corrosion, nanomedicine and microelectronics. The ideal candidate will be skilled in promoting relationships within an international scientific network, will have experience managing complex projects that include sizeable budgets, and will have a passion for cutting edge scientific research.

Someone looking for a unique opportunity to work across scientific and medical areas to translate successful lab results into solutions to real-world problems will be excited about applying to the role. This research has the opportunity to have a positive impact on the international health care landscape and is poised to contribute to game-changing social and health outcomes. The Institute works at the forefront of the industry, enabling the Managing Director to bring top minds in the field together to solve new and interesting problems with innovative solutions.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership
• Identify, communicate, and implement sound strategic directions for the Institute, subject to Scientific Director and Advisory Board approval, and provide leadership for all Board- approved programs and activities across the funder's mandate areas.
• Working as a key member of the Institute leadership team and in consultation with the Scientific Director, create annual and long-range plans for the Institute, organizational goals/objectives, and measurements for evaluating success, ensuring that the Institute meets its strategic goals and objectives in a manner consistent with the Institute mission and mandate.
• Identify and respond to other opportunities aligned with the goals of the Institute.

Business and Partnership Development and Relations, Commercialization and Communications
• In close consultation with the Scientific Director, develop strong relationships with other Queen’s University departments and faculties, Institute partner organizations, funders and participants and promote collaboration and a “network way of working” between all network staff, researchers and students.
• Liaise with stakeholders including the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat, partner universities (McGill University, Concordia University, University of Toronto/UHN, Western University), partner research institutes and provincial and national research funding agencies and foundations regarding funding opportunities, policies, strategies, and pre- and post-award matters.
• Establish and cultivate new partnerships and strategic collaborations with appropriate not-for-profit organizations, government organizations and related industries to advance the goals of the Institute.
• Assist the Scientific Director and the Industry Liaison Manager to develop and execute a commercialization strategy. Liaise with technology transfer/business development offices at partner institutions and oversee effective technology transfer.
• Oversee the development of Memoranda of Understanding and other agreements between partners to define roles and processes, in collaboration with Queen's University research contracts unit.
• Promotes a team culture of inclusion and a sense of ownership among all Institute researchers, partners and participants, with a commitment to the university’s equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives designed to foster an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming work environment for individuals with diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Work with the Knowledge Translation/Communications manager to effectively communicate and promote the Institute's vision, mission, priorities and goals to internal and external communities –including through a vibrant web presence, conference and meeting presentations.
• Collaborate with the Scientific Director and members of the internal and external research community to develop successful research grants for projects aligned with the objectives of the Institute.

Administrative and Operational Leadership
• Determines project priorities and schedules in consultation with the Scientific Director, ensuring Institute-supported activities are aligned with the priorities of the funders. Conduct formal assessments and data analysis of progress towards meeting objectives, milestones and deliverables, drafts reports, provides regular project status updates and biannual presentations to the Executive Advisory Board and Scientific Management Committee. Provide leadership in major course corrections needed to achieve results.
• Provide operational expertise and guidance to the Scientific Director on the implementation and execution of initiatives and project plans. Assess ongoing and emerging needs, leads the development of policies and procedures, manage issues, and develops work and action plans to ensure deliverables are within scope, budget and on time. This includes implementing a staffing plan and strategy in accordance with employment equity principles and practices for all hiring processes at all institutions using Institute funds to hire faculty, research scientists, staff members and students.
• Develops and implements a formal process to conduct project risk assessments (commensurate with the scale/complexity of project initiatives) that identifies mitigation options/considerations. Create a register of all scientific and management risks, including risk descriptions, information on likelihood of occurrence, possible impacts, mitigating actions and those responsible for actions.
• Oversee development and implement plan for research data storage compatible with federal requirements and requirements of partner institutions, including leading the development of a research management database system. Advance data management program, ensuring administrative, training and primary scientific data is maintained.
• Build, develop and support a cohesive, interdependent, high performance and highly functional team of administrative and technical professionals.
• Plan, prioritize and manage the work of Institute employees, providing strategic and tactical advice, guidance, and coaching. Identify human resource needs, participate on staffing committees, and make effective recommendations regarding employee selection.
• Manage employee performance by establishing performance standards, reviewing, and evaluating performance and conducting formal performance reviews on an ongoing basis.
• Assess staff training and development needs and ensures that employees receive training and mentoring required to improve and sustain successful performance.
• Investigate, address, and resolve employee/labour relations issues, including disciplinary matters. Work with the Scientific Director to make decisions or effective recommendations on matters involving possible discipline, discharge and probationary termination.

Financial Management
• Develop Institute budgets to support the Institute’s activities for review by the Finance and Audit committee and for Advisory Board approval. Manage budgets in order to meet deliverables identified within the Institute’s research program plans and funding schedules.
• Oversee and support all Tri-Council statistical, operational, and financial reporting, and any compliance audits.
• Ensure ethical conduct, integrity and the highest degree of professionalism and accountability in all Institute business, financial and research activities.
• Develop and implement data collection policies, procedures, and standards from the team appropriate for reporting requirements at SSHRC and internally at Queen's University.
• Prepare advanced drafts of all required reports for review and submission by the Scientific Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate degree in science, engineering or medical research disciplines, with several years (minimum 5-10 years) of experience in scientific/research program administration and management, stakeholder engagement, communications/knowledge mobilization and/or business/commercialization.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) accreditation is preferred.
• Proven prior experience with academic research operations within a university research environment, including budgeting and financial management/accountability and reporting processes, and innovation policies and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development of strategic and operational planning processes; oversee, monitor, track and evaluate organizational progress towards milestones and performance targets; and plan, deliver and report on strategic meetings and events.
• Several years of progressively responsible management experience, including supervision of administrative and technical staff.
• Knowledge of the University's strategic research priorities, policies and understanding of national and international funding agencies and structures is considered an asset.
• Bilingualism, literacy and the ability to speak both official languages, English and French is considered an asset.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, demonstrating tact, discretion, sound judgement and diplomacy when interacting with individuals at every level and from many different perspectives, and work effectively with academic researchers, government representatives and senior administrators.
• Ability to understand research proposals and evaluation methodologies, interpret, communicate, and apply funding agency policies and guidelines. Ability to work in a complex environment, in a collaborative and collegial manner, using well developed relationship-building, influencing and negotiating skills to secure and document commitments, and achieve results.
• Excellent leadership skills to manage a team of professionals and work effectively with diverse stakeholders (e.g. academic researchers, government representatives, senior administrators) internal and external to the University. Ability to build and maintain a positive and progressive workplace culture where accountability and ensuring completion of deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong commitment to quality and best practices combined with exceptional writing and review skills to prepare reports and confidently present to leaders across diverse organizations on behalf of the Institute, adjusting communication style to diverse audiences (e.g. faculty, funding sources, University Research Services, granting councils, other funding agencies, and/ or compliance bodies).
• Strong interpretative, creative, dynamic critical-thinking and operational problem-solving skills. Ability to bring together information from a wide variety of sources in a coherent manner, analyze scenarios, evaluate and propose new initiatives, improve existing ones, draw conclusions and make recommendations in a high-pressure work environment.
• Ability to understand research proposals and evaluation methodologies, interpret, communicate, and apply funding agency policies and guidelines.
• Project Management and tactical skills: effectively manage the competing requirements of multiple priorities, and multiple concurrent projects efficiently, resolve priority conflicts, while ensuring that projects are delivered on schedule, on budget, within scope and meet project objectives.
• Exceptional initiative and organizational skills to develop, plan, coordinate and direct the operations and activities of the Institute.,
• Capable of transitioning from high level conceptualization to detailed and thorough implementation plans and workable solutions, with the ability to engage in both independent and consultative decision making to move issues forward and build necessary consensus around a resolution.

DECISION MAKING:
• Determine goals and objectives in support of the Institution’s strategic direction. Identify scientific, institutional, financial, and other implications to team actions and make recommendations to drive the project forward.
• Make decisions on appropriate structure and processes to follow in the development of strategies and plans. Determine how best to propose and implement structure and process change if necessary.
• Solve unexpected problems as they arise, referring only very complex problems to the Scientific Director. Make appropriate decisions required when acting on behalf of the Scientific Director, determine when to advise and involve the Scientific Director in operational manners, and any situation that might impact negatively on the Institute and formulates strategies for remedial action.
• Chooses appropriate course of analysis when conducting research and solving problems using reference material from a variety of sources and knowledge gained from experience.
• Use independent decision making to analyze options and make recommendations on best possible solutions to issues related to the institute including research strategy, data collection, personnel, finances, partnerships, identifying risks and benefits. determine goals and objectives in the formulation or reformation of policies.
• Make financial recommendations on budget related matters on behalf of the Institute, determining the best allocation of resources.
• Establish policies, procedures and standards of practice for internal and quality controls to meet compliance and reporting requirements.
• Determine content of various strategic, technical, governance, performance management reports, such as business plans and other short-and long-term planning documents that provide direction and propose objectives.
• Assesses when research teams are not working towards intended funding proposal development objectives and, in consultation with Scientific Director, strategizes on steps necessary to ensure competitive proposals are effectively generated. Determines when post-award processes or practices require change and works with the Scientific Director to develop and implement changes.
• Evaluate employee performance and decide on appropriate training or coaching to address lack of proficiency in carrying out responsibilities, or remedial action for staff disciplinary situations.
• Assesses investigation outcome of grievances and makes effective recommendations on appropriate course of action or next steps on grievances.
• Make effective recommendations on level of discipline up to discharge and probationary termination.

Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

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McMaster University: Radiochemistry and/or Radiopharmaceutical Sciences

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Radiochemistry and/or Radiopharmaceutical Sciences

 

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations, and within the lands protected by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement.

Position Description

McMaster University, a world-leader in medical isotope and radiopharmaceutical research, invites applicants for a new faculty position in the general area of radiochemistry and radiopharmaceutical sciences in the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology.  This is a tenure track full time faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, effective July 1st, 2022.

The University has identified Nuclear, including all work involving medical isotopes, as a priority area. The position will join an established radiopharmaceutical research program, which includes outstanding staff and infrastructure notably a dedicated high-level radiation research facility, cyclotron, nuclear reactor, and modern radiopharmaceutical research laboratories. The University is also host to the Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization (CPDC) which has a successful track record of moving radiopharmaceuticals from the bench to the bedside and creating new spinout companies.

While collaborating with the existing team and leveraging the unique research environment and tools, the successful candidate is expected to establish an independent research program and explore new avenues of independent medical isotope, radiochemistry and radiopharmaceutical research. Work that has the potential to be cross-disciplinary will be regarded as an additive asset.

The candidate will have access to cyclotron and reactor-derived isotopes and radiochemistry facilities at McMaster, which include licensed labs and modern discovery and characterization tools. This $22M facility is licensed to handle a wide range of isotopes and is equipped to perform chemical, biological and pre-clinical imaging studies.

Applicants should clearly demonstrate potential to develop a prominent, externally funded research program and a commitment to excellence in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels.   We are seeking candidates who have a doctoral degree and relevant post-doctoral experience in radiochemistry, radiopharmaceutical sciences or a closely related field, as well as a promising record of research scholarship and productivity. 

The Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology, with a contingent of 29 full-time faculty members, conducts leading-edge research and top-tier training of students in all areas of chemistry, and has achieved major breakthroughs in physical, inorganic, theoretical, analytical, and organic chemistry.  We boast world-class facilities and instrumentation and maintain rich collaborative relationships with many McMaster research institutes including the McMaster Nuclear Reactor, the Biointerfaces Institute, the Institute for Infectious Diseases Research, and Brockhouse Institute
for Materials Research.

McMaster University is a globally renowned institution of higher learning and a research community committed to advancing human and societal health and well-being. Our focus on collaboratively exchanging ideas and approaches makes us uniquely positioned to pioneer ground-breaking solutions to real-world problems leading to a Brighter World. The Faculty of Science works to create global impact by advancing scientific discovery and knowledge, and promoting greater understanding. Our innovative, interdisciplinary approach generates new methods and insights, results, and lasting change. 

Progressive policies are in place to assist faculty members to achieve a work-life balance.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. 

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities (“visible minorities”), persons with disabilities, women, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

We invite all applicants to complete a brief Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes to complete, through McMaster’s application submission portal. The answering of survey questions is voluntary with an option to decline to answer. All information collected is confidential and will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the applicant pool and to promote a fair, equitable and inclusive talent acquisition process. 

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science at baileyd@mcmaster.ca to communicate accommodation needs.

How to Apply

Complete applications must be made online at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ (Faculty Positions, Job 42165) by February 1, 2022 to the attention of Dr. Gillian Goward, Professor & Chair, Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1.

A complete application consists of: 

• a cover letter (including a statement regarding whether the applicant has Canadian citizenship/permanent resident status (see below))
• a current, detailed Curriculum Vitae 
• a statement of research interests (2-page maximum), including detailed descriptions of three research projects that exemplify the proposed research program, as well as a list of the major instrumentation and equipment necessary to pursue the proposed research program
• a statement highlighting the candidate’s top three publications and specifying the significance and novelty of these contributions
• a statement of teaching philosophy and interests (2-page maximum)
• a statement of experience and plans for advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in post-secondary education, community-based or other professional settings (2-page maximum)
• the names and full contact information of at least three referees.  
• Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; the Department will request letters of recommendation from referees at later stages of the search process.   

Review of complete applications will begin February 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled.  All applicants will receive an on-line, system-generated confirmation of receipt of their application; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews.  Please be advised that any full-time, permanent faculty member of the Department can request confidential access to the application materials, including the reference letters.  

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.  Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications, as stated above, MUST include one of the following statements in their application package:  “I am/am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.”  Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.