Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM): Analytical Chemistry

The department of chemistry at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is seeking applications for a Tenure-Track Professor position in Analytical Chemistry. Applications from all fields of analytical chemistry will be considered.

The department of chemistry has currently over twenty faculty members with active research groups working in important niches of chemistry and biochemistry. UQAM offers programs at all three university levels of study in chemistry and biochemistry, with state-of-the-art facilities with two multi-disciplinary research centers, NanoQAM (http://www.nanoqam.uqam.ca) and CERMO-FC (http://www.cermofc.uqam.ca/). For more information on our department, please visit: https://chimie.uqam.ca/.

Qualifications and responsibilities:

• PhD in Analytical or Bioanalytical Chemistry, or a related discipline
• Post-doctoral training and a recognized expertise in analytical or bioanalytical chemistry
• Strong record of research and publication productivity
• Ability to teach analytical chemistry courses at undergraduate and graduate levels
• Capacity to establish and maintain an innovative externally funded research program
• M.Sc. and Ph.D. student supervision and mentorship
• Active participation in Departmental and University committees,
• Proficiency in written and spoken French. Non-French speaking individuals must demonstrate their willingness and capacity to learn French (supported by the University).

Proposed start date: January 2023

The Université du Québec à Montréal subscribes to an employment equity program. As such, it invites women, aboriginals, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the position to be nominated. We encourage those who identify with one or another of these groups to complete the Identification Questionnaire at this address and attach it to their application file: https://www.rhu.uqam.ca/visiteurs/egalite/QuestionnaireAccesEgalite.pdf. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada.

Interested candidates must submit their application package assembled in a single PDF file consisting of (i) a cover letter, (ii) a detailed curriculum vitae, (iii) a 5-page research proposal, (iv) a start-up budget, and (v) a statement on teaching philosophy and interests. The complete file and three letters of recommendation (sent directly by the referrees) must be received in electronic form BEFORE JULY 1st, 2022, 5 pm. Application will be reviewed as received.

The description of this position (in french) can also be found at this link.

Inquiries and applications should be sent to:

Prof. Lekha Sleno
Chair of the Selection Committee
Department of Chemistry, Université du Québec à Montréal
PO Box 8888, Downtown Station
Montréal (Québec) H3C 3P8
Email: sleno.lekha@uqam.ca