York University: Sessional Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry

Position Rank: Contractually Limited Appointment

Discipline/Field: Organic Chemistry

Home Faculty: Science

Home Department/Area/Division: Chemistry

Affiliation/Union: YUFA

Position Start Date: July 1, 2023

Position End Date: June 30, 2026

 

Sessional Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, York University

The Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science at York University invites applications for a teaching-stream three-year Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) in Organic Chemistry at the rank of Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream to commence July 1, 2023.

The Department of Chemistry is a tight-knit community with over 20 research-stream faculty members and approximately 85 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Six additional full-time faculty members in the teaching stream provide a state-of-the-art learning environment for our undergraduate student population currently comprising around 470 Chemistry and 230 Biochemistry majors and thousands of students from other programs each year. For more information about the Department of Chemistry, please visit: https://www.yorku.ca/science/chemistry/ .

Candidate Qualifications:

• Degree: PhD in Chemistry (with specialization in organic chemistry) by the appointment start date.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and enhance undergraduate organic chemistry courses in the Department of Chemistry throughout the calendar year, particularly at the second-year level. Responsibilities may also include coordinating multi-section courses, involvement in electronic course management and the teaching of upper-level undergraduate courses according to their expertise.

As such, the successful candidate will:

• demonstrate excellence or clear potential for excellence in teaching university-level courses in organic chemistry with large enrollment;

• present a record of teaching innovation including, for example, experience with technology-enhanced learning, laboratory development or diverse delivery formats (e.g., in-person, online, blended, flipped);

• possess excellent interpersonal skills that foster a collaborative approach in team teaching.

Hiring Policies:

• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority.

• York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Prof. Jennifer van Wijngaarden, Chair of the Search Committee at vanwijng@yorku.ca.

• York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA Program, which applies to women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and those who self-identify as 2SLGBTQ+, can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/ or by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713. Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program can do so by downloading, completing and submitting this voluntary self-identification form/.

Application Components:

• Due date for completed applications: November 12, 2022.

• Required components: 1) cover letter outlining professional experience relevant to the position; 2) current CV; 3) teaching dossier that supports excellence and innovation in undergraduate teaching (e.g., course outlines, teaching strategies, teaching reviews, and other selected course materials). The teaching dossier should include a 1-2 page teaching statement that addresses, among other things, the candidate’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity. The dossier may also contain workshop and professional development programs attended or led, conference papers, and/or publications relating to pedagogy. Please provide context and reasons for what is included in the teaching dossier and how it supports the teaching of organic chemistry; 4) letters from three referees who can speak to the candidate’s qualifications and experience in relation to the position.

• Candidates must also download, complete, and submit a Work Status Declaration form. This is a mandatory form, and no application will be considered without it.

• Submit materials through: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22959

University Context:

• York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

• York is located in Toronto, Canada’s largest city and one of the world’s most diverse. In 2022, Forbes named Toronto one of the Ten Best Cities to Live. York is accessible from downtown Toronto by subway.

 

Posting End Date: November 12, 2022

 http://webapps.yorku.ca/academichiringviewer/viewposition.jsp?positionnumber=2320

University of Calgary: Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier II in the area of Lipidomics

 Location: Alberta

Date posted: 2022-09-09

Advertised until: 2022-10-11

The Departments of Biological Sciences and Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary invite applications for a Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier II in the area of Lipidomics. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or in exceptional cases at the rank of Associate Professor (with tenure), and will be nominated for an NSERC Tier II Canada Research Chair. The candidate’s research program is expected to harness advanced lipidomics, proteomics and metabolomics technologies to investigate the complex molecular phenotypes of lipids, and understand how these contribute to fundamental biological processes in different forms of life. The anticipated start date for the position is May 1st, 2023.

Eligibility criteria
CRC Tier II Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars. At the time of nomination, a candidate must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years since the conferral of their highest academic degree (PhD or equivalent). Candidates who are more than 10 years past their highest conferred degree but who have had career breaks resulting from leaves, clinical training, and research interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic etc., may have their eligibility for a CRC Tier II Chair assessed through the program’s Tier II justification process. Please contact University of Calgary’s Office of Research Services for more information: ipd@ucalgary.ca. 

Further information about the Canada Research Chairs Program can be found on the Government of Canada’s CRC website, including eligibility criteria. See: www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca and www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/nomination-mise_en_candidature-eng.aspx.

Role and Expected Duties
The Chair will establish an active research program that focuses on molecular roles of the lipidome in biology. Research by the candidate should harness lipidomics, metabolomics, or proteomics strategies to better understand the functions of lipids within cells and organisms. Examples of research themes include, but are not limited to: time- and stressor-dependent perturbations of lipidomes related to cell-cell signaling; role of lipids in promoting or resolving inflammation; microbial lipidomics; whole-body energy regulation; the lipid underpinnings of metabolic disease; roles of lipids in ageing and tumorigenesis; complex lipid changes induced by viral infections; and impacts of xenobiotics on lipid and hormonal metabolism. 

The proposed position will build on existing UCalgary strengths in metabolomics, proteomics, and peptidomics. This Chair will work closely with the Calgary Metabolomics Research Facility (CMRF), one of Canada’s largest mass spectrometry facilities for small molecules, and will interface with the existing suite of structural biology, physical chemistry, and wet laboratory facilities housed in the Department of Biological Sciences. The Chair will advance institutional leadership in the analysis of big data and augment our existing excellence in biomolecular computing through the Centre for Molecular Simulation (CMS). They will provide a cross-disciplinary bridge for existing programs in Biochemistry (BCEM), Cell, Microbial and Molecular Biology (CMMB), Nanotechnology/Material Chemistry, and Biological/Medicinal Chemistry within the Departments of Biological Sciences and Chemistry. Unique opportunities are available to interact with top researchers in health sciences, structural biology, microscopy, structural proteomics, and technology development. 

The long-term goal for the CRC chair in Lipidomics is to develop a vibrant and internationally recognized research program in alignment with the recently developed institutional “Growth Through Focus” strategy. “Growth Through Focus" is built around three big ideas that will drive growth: transdisciplinary scholarship, deeper community integration, and future-focused program delivery. To learn more about this vision please see: https://www.ucalgary.ca/unstoppable. 

Priority research areas in the University of Calgary and the Faculty of Science include "Life Sciences", "Personalized Health at the Molecular Level" and "One Health" (https://research.ucalgary.ca/one-health). One Health at UCalgary aims to systemically understand health issues on multiple scales spanning environments, communities, and individuals. The successful candidate will possess the attributes and desire needed to lead research initiatives within these strategic transdisciplinary themes, build on current strengths, develop strategies for future growth, and promote program development combined with both student engagement and experience. The main research program should fall within the scope of funding of NSERC (The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada). However, the CRC may receive funding from a combination of research agencies (NSERC, CIHR, Genome Canada, Alberta Innovates, etc.) and industry. The Chair will play an important role in teaching and research supervision of students in the Departments of Biological Sciences and Chemistry undergraduate and graduate programs. Service to the Department, Faculty, University, and Community is also expected. 

The University of Calgary is a young and ambitious comprehensive research institution. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching, and fully integrated with the community it serves and leads. The student body includes 28,000 undergraduate and 6,800 graduate students enrolled across 100 different undergraduate, graduate or professional degree programs. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

Calgary has consistently been named as one of the world's most livable cities. It is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy, and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than in any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and has the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. 

Qualifications

• Academic Credentials: PhD (or equivalent) in biochemistry, chemistry (analytical, organic or physical), cellular biology, or molecular biology, and relevant post-doctoral experience
• Research Output and Impact: A strong publication record of high-impact publications in prominent Journals, and/or a strong record in alternative, non-traditional outputs such as (but not limited to): community outreach (popular press, interviews, public or online seminars, scientific social media), and resource development (online databases, protocols, software tools). Applicants may provide evidence of research impact and translation (follow-up studies, entrepreneurial activities, patents, social action, use of results in clinical trials).
• Research Plan: Strong plan for development of future independent research. The main research program should fall within the scope of funding of NSERC (The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada). Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to interact with industry is a definite asset. 
• Teaching Experience: Experience in teaching in Biochemistry/Chemistry (especially Metabolomics/Lipidomics), or a potential for teaching excellence
• Evidence of collaboration: Evidence of collaborative research and collegiality 
• Commitment to EDI: Demonstrated commitment to creating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Supervisory or leadership record: Experience supervising students either as a PI or as a senior researcher (e.g. "unofficial" postdoctoral mentoring of students) or potential for supervisory excellence.  Evidence of leadership ability or of leadership potential.

The successful candidate at the Assistant Professor level should have a track record of publications in high quality journals, prior experience in working with external research funding programs such as peer-reviewed post-doctoral fellowships programs, and participation in effective teaching at the University level. 

The successful candidate at the Associate Professor level must have a strong track record of publications in high quality journals, evidence of securing ongoing external research funding, effectiveness in teaching at the University level, and evidence of effective graduate student supervision.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the UCalgary Careers page: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/10467523-canada-research-chair-tier-ii-in-lipidomics-department-of-biological-sciences-and-department-of-chemistry   

Applications should include:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the names and contact information of three referees (no references are needed at the initial application stage)
• Statement of research interests (1-3 pages)
• Statement of teaching philosophy/teaching dossier (1-2 pages)
• Statement describing prior contributions and/or philosophy in the area of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). This should include a description of your ability to work within a culturally diverse and international student, staff, and faculty body (up to 1 page)

Please note that the application process allows for only four attachments.

Questions may be addressed to:
Peter Dunfield, Professor and Associate Head (Research)
Department of Biological Sciences
pfdunfie@ucalgary.ca

Applications are accepted until October 11, 2022.

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to the impact of career interruptions when assessing research productivity.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Faculty of Science.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
 
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. 

University of Toronto Mississauga: Medicinal Chemistry

 Closing Date: 11/09/2022, 11:59PM ET

Req ID: 26129
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga
Department: Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description:
The Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time, tenure stream position in the broadly defined area of Medicinal Chemistry. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2023.

As part of the University of Toronto’s implementation of its Canada Research Chairs Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan, the successful candidate in this search MAY BE eligible for nomination for a CRC Tier 2 Chair if they self-identify as a member of one or more of the four designated groups, as defined by the Employment Equity Act (women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous Peoples), or as trans, non-binary, or Two-Spirit.

Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars. Nominees should be within ten years of receiving their PhD. Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process.  The nominee’s research area must align with the subject matter eligibility of CIHR.

UTM is one of the three University of Toronto campuses and the incumbent will also be a member of the tri-campus graduate unit, the Department of Chemistry. The incumbent will be one of several planned hires associated with the Centre for Medicinal Chemistry (CMC), a multi-disciplinary research consortium housed at UTM that will advance drug discovery initiatives in partnership with researchers across the University of Toronto and affiliated research hospitals.

Applicants must have earned a PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field, with a clearly demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates in the broadly defined area of Medicinal Chemistry, with an emphasis on synthesis and evaluation of medicinally relevant compounds with the potential for commercialization. Examples include but are not limited to: novel drug scaffolds, combinatorial and fragment-based drug discovery, structure-based drug design, phage-based libraries, covalent drugs, nucleotide-based drugs, conjugates, bitopics, and warheads, in any number of disease areas. We seek individuals who will contribute to the growth and excellence of the Centre for Medicinal Chemistry and related research initiatives across the University of Toronto. The CMC will provide over 8,000m2 of new research space for wet and biological chemistry in addition to a small animal facility, with the hope of supporting commercial and academic research initiatives that will connect the University of Toronto and affiliated research hospitals. We further seek individuals whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths in medicinal chemistry, biological and protein chemistry, biophysical chemistry, and organometallic chemistry.

Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by the submitted research statement including a vision for future research, a record of sustained high-impact publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals, impactful patents, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades, a record of outstanding external funding or industrial equivalent, a record of successful mentorship of students or personnel, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching in both traditional and non-traditional settings will be demonstrated through teaching and mentoring accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application, as well as strong endorsements by referees. The teaching dossier should include a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and course or teaching evaluations. Additional evidence of superior performance in teaching-related activities that can be included in the application are pedagogical publications, conference presentations or posters, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, mentorship, and disciplinary-related outreach activities.

At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviably diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with, teaching or mentoring diverse groups of students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates, therefore, must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, expanding on their knowledge about and their track record and plans for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teachings that incorporate a focus on underrepresented communities, efforts undertaken to develop pedagogies, collaboration and engagement with, and service to, underrepresented communities, or the mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this statement, please contact Prof. Lindsay Schoenbohm at cpschair.utm@utoronto.ca.

For further information on the federally endowed Canada Research Chairs Program, open to all nationalities, including eligibility criteria, please consult the Canada Research Chairs website. For more information about the CRC nomination process at the University of Toronto, contact Judith Chadwick, Assistant Vice-President, Research Services, at crc@utoronto.ca.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit: 1) a cover letter briefly addressing their research record, research plans, teaching interests and plans, demonstrated opportunities for synergy with ongoing departmental and institutional research and teaching, and their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) a research statement outlining current and future research interests; 4) a teaching dossier to include a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and course or teaching evaluations; and 5) an equity and diversity statement as outlined above (1-2 pages).

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect confidential letters of reference from each referee once an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Ekana Mc Alister, Assistant to the Chair, at cps.utm@utoronto.ca.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by late November 9th, 2022.

The University recognizes that scholars have varying career paths and that career interruptions due to personal circumstances can be part of an excellent academic record. Search committee members have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of, career interruptions in their assessments.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, as well as others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment, and selection processes as accessible as possible, and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. In addition, the office of Health & Wellbeing Programs and Services assists with providing accommodation to persons with disabilities in the workplace.

The Canada Research Chairs Program requires institutions to collect self-identification data from all applicants, following the program’s best practices. This data is important to the University’s ability to ensure that researchers from diverse groups are able to benefit from participation in the program. As part of your application, you will be required to complete a brief Diversity Survey, accessed via the online application system. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in any of the groups where applicable. While submission of the survey is required, providing answers to the individual survey questions is voluntary, and applicants can log a response indicating that they decline the survey. For more information, please see http://U of T.me/UP.

Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Aggregated and anonymized data regarding the applicant pool will be reported only to the chair of the selection committee, the committee’s equity advisor, and a small number of staff members in the Division of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, for purposes of program administration and to meet reporting requirements.

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

University of Waterloo: Analytical Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications from outstanding scholars and researchers for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in any area of Analytical Chemistry with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2023. In exceptional cases, an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor will be considered.

Creative scientists with a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching and service are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have outstanding training and demonstrated excellence in chemistry or a closely related discipline. A PhD in Chemistry or an equivalent discipline, as well as postdoctoral experience, is required.

The successful candidate is expected to establish a strong, independent research group including supervision and mentoring of graduate students, and be able to develop collaborations with researchers in the Department of Chemistry and other departments and research centres at Waterloo and internationally. Our interdisciplinary and collaborative department includes 41 faculty, and active, innovative programs shared with other departments in the Faculties of Science, Mathematics, Health and Engineering, as well as other universities around the world. Our faculty are key members of interdisciplinary research centres such as the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, the Water Institute, the Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change, and the Centre for Bioengineering & Biotechnology.

The successful candidate will also have a record of outstanding teaching, or will be able to provide evidence of potential to develop and deliver introductory and advanced courses in any area of analytical chemistry in the chemistry programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The University of Waterloo is located in the vibrant and friendly two-university Region of Waterloo (population 550,000) in southwestern Ontario, approximately 100 km from Toronto. We are centrally positioned relative to other universities with strong research profiles. The University of Waterloo and the Waterloo region are established leaders in innovation and entrepreneurial culture, affording a myriad of collaborative opportunities. Together, Waterloo and Toronto form a highly successful “tech corridor”.

Additional information about the Faculty of Science and the University of Waterloo can be found at: https://uwaterloo.ca/science.

The salary range of this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $105,000 to $125,000 per year. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2023.

Applications must be received by October 31, 2022. Application materials must be submitted online through https://ofas.uwaterloo.ca/. Please include electronic copies of a cover letter explaining how your expertise and proposed research fit this position (addressed to Dr. John F. Corrigan, Chair of Chemistry), curriculum vitae, a research proposal of up to 5 pages (plus 2 for references), a teaching and mentoring statement including how you will contribute to an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) academic environment (maximum of 2 pages), up to 5 samples of recent research publications, and provide the names, affiliations, and the institutional email addresses of your three references. The references will be invited directly by email from our system to upload letters for you via a link provided to them.

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office (https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives).

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.  As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Janice Campbell, jcampbell@uwaterloo.ca.

If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact Janice Campbell, jcampbell@uwaterloo.ca.

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

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Three reasons to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/faculty-association/why-waterloo.

University of Alberta: Inorganic or Materials Chemistry

 

Tenure Track Faculty Position

SC Chemistry

Competition No.  -    A104848568 Closing Date  -    Will remain open until filled.

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

Location

Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Position

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Inorganic or Materials Chemistry. Highly qualified applicants at the Associate Professor level may also be considered. The starting date is July 1, 2023. Preferential consideration will be given to individuals whose research areas are of consensual interest to the faculty and complement current expertise in the Department. The Department has vibrant research programs encompassing most areas of modern chemistry, including materials and nanoscience, catalysis, analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, spectroscopy, synthesis and medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, computational chemistry, and instrumentation and analysis. An outstanding research environment, with access to excellent support facilities, is offered (https://www.ualberta.ca/chemistry/).

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree. Successful candidates must demonstrate potential to develop an innovative and robust research program that is externally funded, to engage in relevant national and international research networks, and to provide high-calibre teaching and mentorship at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Research potential will be evidenced by a strong record of publications and presentations in high impact venues, a successful research funding history (in the case of applicants who already hold a tenure-track position), a summary of planned research projects, and appropriately supportive and detailed letters of reference. Teaching and supervisory potential will be evidenced by previous teaching experiences, letters of reference, and a statement of teaching philosophy.

Successful candidates must also demonstrate how they will contribute to increasing the diversification of ideas within the Department of Chemistry through a statement about equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). In their EDI statement, candidates should describe how they plan to incorporate EDI into their teaching, research, mentoring, and service.

Interested individuals should submit a curriculum vitae, a proposal that details innovative and original research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy, and an EDI statement. They should arrange to have three confidential letters of reference sent on their behalf.

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3)(e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance number, please indicate this in your application.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

Review of applications will begin on October 17, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled, with a targeted start date of July 1, 2023.

How to Apply

Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Jan-Hendrik Poehls hired by the University of New Brunswick

Jan received his BSc (2009) and MSc (2011) in Materials Science and Engineering from Kiel University in Germany. For his PhD, he moved to Halifax where he worked under Dr. Mary Anne White. In his doctoral studies, Jan focused on the enhancement of our fundamental understanding of heat transport and the discovery of thermoelectric materials – converting waste heat back into useful electricity. During his PhD, Jan was a visiting student with Dr. G. Jeffrey Snyder at Caltech where he identified new high-efficient thermoelectric materials. After his PhD in 2017, Jan moved to the other side of Canada and started his postdoctoral research with Dr. Arthur Mar at the University of Alberta. Jan discovered a new class of thermoelectric materials using a combination of experiments and first-principles calculations. In 2018, Jan was a postdoctoral fellow with Dr. Bradley Siwick at McGill University. He developed a framework to combine first-principles calculations with ultrafast electron diffraction to obtain comprehensive insights into the strength of electrons with atomic vibrations in quantum, thermoelectric, and photovoltaic materials. In 2020, Jan made a stop at McMaster University working with Dr. Yurij Mozharivskyj. When he was not hiking in Ontario, he explored the effect of lithium on the thermoelectric performance and developed software to optimize thermoelectric materials.

Jan has recently started his academic career at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. His research will focus on the establishment of quantum materials in the renewable energy sector using an experimental and first-principles approach. This interdisciplinary research will include solid-state synthesis, density functional theory calculations, and instrument development.

York University: Biological Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at York University invites highly qualified applicants for a professorial stream tenure-track appointment in Biological Chemistry (broadly defined) at the Assistant Professor level, to commence 1 July 2023.

The Department of Chemistry is a tight-knit community with over 20 research groups composed of approximately 85 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Six additional faculty members in the teaching stream provide a state-of-the-art learning environment to our undergraduate student population currently comprising around 340 Chemistry and 150 Biochemistry majors. For more information about the Department of Chemistry, please consult: https://www.yorku.ca/science/chemistry/.

Candidate Qualifications: • Degree: PhD and postdoctoral experience in Biological Chemistry or related fields are required. • Research Expertise: o Engaged in outstanding research at the highest level. o Research excellence of a recognized international calibre (appropriate with their career stage), as evidenced by a sustained record of publication in high quality peer-reviewed journals; presentations at major conferences; awards and accolades; and strong recommendations from referees of high standing. o Clearly articulated and innovative program of research in Biological Chemistry that aligns with the new research priorities of the Department that span four United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Good Health and Well Being, Affordable Clean Energy, Responsible Energy and Consumption, and Climate Action. Areas of Biological Chemistry include, but are not limited to, chemical biology, biochemistry, and biomaterials. o The successful candidate will be expected to secure and maintain federal research funding. • Teaching: o Excellence, or promise of excellence, in teaching, as evidenced by the teaching statement, teaching accomplishments, and pedagogical innovations (e.g., high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning) o Suitability for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, given that the position will involve graduate teaching and supervision.

Hiring Policies: • Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. • All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval. • All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority. • York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Prof. Ryan Hili, Chair of the Search Committee at rhili@yorku.ca. • York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA Program, which applies to women, members of visible minorities (racialized groups), Aboriginal (Indigenous) people and persons with disabilities, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713. Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program can do so by downloading, completing and submitting this voluntary self-identification form.

Application Components: • Due date for completed applications: October 15, 2022 • Required components: 1) cover letter; 2) current CV; 3) NSERC-style research proposal (5 pages) with a separate executive summary; 4) teaching statement (2 pages max); 5) three letters of reference. • Candidates must also download, complete, and submit a Work Status Declaration form. This is a mandatory form, and no application will be considered without it. • Submit materials through http://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22533.

University Context: • York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future. • York is located in Toronto, Canada’s largest city and one of the world’s most diverse. In 2022, Forbes named Toronto one of the Ten Best Cities to Live. York is accessible from downtown Toronto by subway.

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