Concordia University: Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier II in Biochemical Approaches to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Job title: Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier II in Biochemical Approaches to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Position code: 23_C_CHEM_M 
Date posted: October 31, 2023
Application deadline: February 2, 2024
Advertised until: Position is filled

Position description

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Concordia University invites applications for a Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier II in Biochemical Approaches to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance, a research-intensive tenure-track faculty position. We are seeking candidates who will develop a research program focusing on aspects of the biochemistry of combating antimicrobial resistance. This may include an interest in directed evolution and the design and optimization of antimicrobial-producing enzymes from existing and novel biosynthetic pathways, and the development of strategies to inhibit enzymes critical to pathogen survival. Additional research areas of interest related to the position include protein engineering, protein structure, and protein morphogenesis.

Qualifications and assets

Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry or a related discipline, relevant postdoctoral experience and demonstrated research expertise in at least one of the research areas of interest. The successful candidate will provide evidence of a superior publication record and a demonstrated ability to attract substantial external funding for an evolving research program, taking into full consideration career stage, career breaks and special circumstances. The candidate also will have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and mentoring, the potential to attract and retain excellent and diverse trainees, strong leadership potential, and the potential to achieve international recognition as required by the CRC Tier II program including, but not limited to, invitations to speak at scientific conferences and interviews and knowledge transfer activities. 

Candidates eligible for Tier II chair positions must be excellent emerging scholars within 10 years of their highest degree at the time of nomination (exclusive of career interruptions).  Potential Tier II candidates who are more than 10 years from their highest degree should take note that certain career interruptions may still make them eligible for nomination. Potential candidates are encouraged to submit a formal justification by means of the Tier II Justification Assessment Form, which will be considered in the review of applications.  Please consult the Canada Research Chairs website for full program information, including further details on eligibility criteria and acceptable justifications to the extension of the eligibility term.

Notwithstanding the above and irrespective of their submission of a formal justification, candidates are encouraged to share any career interruptions or personal circumstances that may have had an impact on their career goals (such as the decision to have a family, eldercare, illness, and so forth) in their letter of application. These will be carefully considered in the assessment process. The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic functions of the university, proficiency in English is required. Working knowledge of French, including reading and grading student work in French, is an asset.             

How to apply

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians 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 Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. While applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship, all applicants must include one of the following statements: 

Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada 

or 

No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Application packages should be addressed to Dr Paul Joyce, Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and must include a cover letter clearly identifying the title and position code [23_C_CHEM_M], a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a 5-page description of their planned research program highlighting its innovation, a 1-page summary of their most significant research contributions to date, a 2-page statement of teaching and training philosophy and interests, and three letters of support. Applications should be submitted electronically to chembiochem.ac@concordia.ca, with the subject heading CRC Application by February 2, 2024, but will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. The appointment is expected to commence in August 2024. All inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Dr Paul Joyce at chair.chemistryandbiochemistry@concordia.ca.

Concordia University is strongly committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and recognizes the importance of inclusion in achieving excellence in teaching and research. As part of this commitment to providing our students with the dynamic, innovative, and inclusive educational environment of a Next‐Generation University, we require all applicants to articulate in their cover letter how their background, as well as lived and professional experiences and expertise have prepared them to teach in ways that are relevant for a diverse, multicultural contemporary Canadian society. 

Possible examples to demonstrate a diverse experience may include, but are not limited to: 

• teaching about underrepresented populations 
• mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds 
• committee work 
• offering or organizing educational programming 
• participation in training and workshops 

All applicants will receive an email invitation to complete a short equity survey. Participation in the survey is voluntary and no identifying information about candidates will be shared with hiring committees. Candidates who wish to self-identify as a member of an underrepresented group to the hiring committee may do so in their cover letter or by writing directly to the contact person indicated in this posting.

Adaptive measures

Applicants who anticipate requiring adaptive measures throughout any stage of the recruitment process may contact, in confidence, Anna Barrafato, Accessibility Change Lead: anna.barrafato@concordia.ca or by phone at 514.848.2424 extension 3511.

Queen’s University:Tenure Track Position in Nanomaterials and Surface Science

The Department of Chemistry at Queen's University invites applicants for a tenure- track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate level to complement the research of the Carbon-to-metal Coating Institute (C2MCI). The successful candidate will develop a globally recognized, externally-funded, interdisciplinary research program focused on surface chemistry, nanoscience, microscopy, and surface characterization techniques. Strong connections to the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy are encouraged, and will enable leveraging of existing state-of-the-art microscopy instrumentation. Applicants should be creative scientists with a strong commitment to research, graduate training, and promotion of equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM.

This position is made possible by a transformative $30M investment by Bruce Mitchell (Sc’68, DSc'20). The successful candidate will receive direct research support for the first 5 years of their tenure from the Bruce Mitchell Research Program, including resources to support the recruitment of multiple postdoctoral researchers/students. Decreased teaching and administrative responsibilities will be associated with this position to enable the candidate to develop a world-class research program. The preferred starting date is July 1st, 2024.

The C2MCI is an international institute in the Department of Chemistry focused on developing cutting edge solutions to prevent the corrosion of metals and enable their manipulation and stabilization on the macro to nanometer scales. Our diverse global team includes experts from chemistry, physics, health sciences, and engineering. Current research includes developing and testing the next generation of coatings for bulk metal surfaces, the application of novel organic materials in semiconductor manufacturing, and the development and testing of novel metallic nanomedicines.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent completed by the start date of the appointment. The main criteria for selection are calibre of the research program, collaborative potential and teaching excellence.

Vaccination Requirements

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation to engage in in-person University activities. These requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.

Institution

Queen’s University has a long history of scholarship, discovery, and innovation that shapes our collective knowledge and helps address some of the world’s most pressing concerns. Home to more than 25,000 students, Queen’s offers a comprehensive research-intensive environment. Diverse perspectives and a wealth of experience enrich our students and faculty while a core part of our mission is to engage in international learning and research.

In 2023, for the third year in a row, Queen’s University has ranked in top 10 globally Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, securing the position of third worldwide and first in North America. The rankings measured over 1,700 post-secondary institutions on their work to advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

From Nobel Prize-winning research exploring the building blocks of the universe to cancer care and treatment to sustainable technologies, our university is tackling humanity’s most pressing challenges.

A member of the U15 group of Canadian research universities, Queen’s is home to a vibrant research community that includes 33 Canada Research Chairs and over 20 research institutes who work in partnership with communities, governments, and industry to advance research and innovation, making a measured impact on Canada and the world.

Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. Employees also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave. In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent

children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

The City

The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Queen’s is an integral part of the Kingston community, with the campus nestled in the core of the city, only a 10-minute walk to downtown. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural and creative opportunities, with access to many natural areas and proximity to vibrant First Nations Communities including Tyendinaga and Akwesasne. Kingston is a unique Canadian city of 125,000 with a distinct blend of history, recreation, industry, and learning. Kingston offers waterfront living with many recreational opportunities. It is within a two-and-a-half hour drive (two-hour train ride) to the commercial, industrial and political hubs of Toronto, Montreal, and the nation’s capital, Ottawa, and a thirty minute drive from the international bridge linking Ontario and upstate New York. The city is also the origin of the historic Rideau Canal system – a UNESCO International Heritage site, and is close to Frontenac Provincial Park, the Thousand Islands National Park, and the Frontenac Arch UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The Queen’s University Biological Station, north of the city, encompasses 34 km2 of diverse lands, affording premier learning and research opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.

How to Apply

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. In order to support your employment at Queen’s, we require you to indicate whether or not you will need a work permit.

In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Candace Chabot, Administrative and Advancement Coordinator, in the Department of Chemistry, at chemadco@queensu.ca.

Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including the following documents:

• a cover letter, indicating whether or not you will require a work permit and/or require support with an extension of your work permit in the future;

• a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications);

• a statement of research interests;

• a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available);

• a statement of experience with, and commitment to, facilitation and promotion of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility; and,

• the names and contact information of three referees.

The deadline for applications is February 29, 2024.

Applicants are asked to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to Dr. David Zechel at depthead@chem.queensu.ca.

Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA), which is posted at http://queensu.ca/facultyrelations/faculty-librarians-and- archivists/collective-agreement and at http://www.qufa.ca.

Congratulations to Dr. Marissa L. Clapson, who has been hired @UPEI

Dr. Marissa L. Clapson has started her new position as assistant professor of inorganic chemistry at the University of Prince Edward Island. Marissa received her PhD in 2021 from the University of Calgary under the supervision of Dr. Warren Piers. Her thesis focused on small molecule activation utilizing cobalt PCP carbene complexes & SoTL explorations in the gamification of learning in chemistry. Marissa later pursued postdoctoral studies at the University of Windsor working with Dr. Marcus Drover on the synthesis of base metal complexes featuring boron in the secondary coordination sphere. Her current research focuses on the development of sustainable base metal systems for the conversion of environmental pollutants to usable feedstock chemicals. In this pursuit her research group is working to develop redox active PCP pincer ligands featuring Lewis acidic moieties in the secondary coordination sphere for CO2 reduction. 

Beyond her laboratory pursuits, Marissa is an active researcher in chemistry education, working to incorporate gamified and inquiry-based learning experience into classrooms as well as chemistry conferences. She has been recognized through several awards including the 2022 IDW Rigaku Oral Presentation Award, NSERC CGS-D, and the 2020 University of Calgary Graduate Teaching Award.

In her spare time Marissa enjoys exploring the wilderness (hiking), reading, and sampling new wines. You can expect to find her in her office brainstorming new and exciting teaching activities, mentoring junior researchers, and googling new student slang.

@Chemrissa

Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières: Professeure régulière ou professeur régulier - Département de chimie, biochimie et physique (Chimie organique et produits naturels des végétaux)

 Affichage du 24 novembre 2023 au 12 janvier 2024

Discipline : Chimie organique et produits naturels des végétaux

Fonctions :  l'enseignement, la recherche, le service à la collectivité et la direction pédagogique

Exigences :

• Être détenteur d'un doctorat (Ph. D.) en chimie organique ou dans un domaine connexe.
• Posséder de l'expérience postdoctorale en chimie des produits naturels ou dans un domaine connexe est un atout.
• Être membre de l'Ordre des chimistes du Québec est un atout.

Expérience :

Enseignement :

• La personne candidate devra être en mesure d'enseigner les cours de chimie organique de base, pour lesquels le département a de grands besoins. Idéalement, elle devra posséder de l'expérience en enseignement et une bonne connaissance en analyse organique instrumentale.

​​​​​​​Recherche :​​​​​​​

• La personne candidate devra détenir un excellent dossier de publications dans le domaine de la chimie organique ou de synthèse organique. 
• La personne candidate devra être en mesure de développer une programmation de recherche autonome. Ses partenaires privilégiés pour développer des collaborations se retrouveront au Département de chimie, biochimie et physique. On la souhaite voir développer des collaborations de recherche avec le Groupe de Recherche en Biologie Végétale et/ou avec le Groupe de recherche en science forensique.

Notes :

• Une connaissance suffisante de la langue française ou être déterminé à l’apprendre une fois en poste. L’UQTR offre un soutien à l’apprentissage de la langue française;

• Toutes les personnes qualifiées sont invitées à postuler. Veuillez noter que, conformément aux exigences de l’immigration canadienne, la priorité sera toutefois accordée aux personnes détenant la citoyenneté canadienne ainsi que le statut de résident permanent;
• Le poste et l'embauche sont sous réserve de l'approbation des instances.

Date d'entrée en fonction : 1er juin 2024 ou date à convenir avec l'Université

Traitement : selon la convention collective des professeurs et professeures

Toute candidature sera traitée confidentiellement.

Veuillez faire parvenir votre candidature avant 17 h, le 12 janvier 2024. Seules les candidatures soumises sur le site des offres d'emploi de l'UQTR seront considérées.​​​​​​​

L’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières est engagée dans une démarche menant vers une université pleinement équitable, diversifiée et inclusive (ÉDI). En ce sens, elle porte un regard sur ses pratiques et souhaite être un acteur engagé dans son milieu et au sein de la société. Elle valorise la diversité au sein de son personnel et reconnaît le caractère pluriel des identités. Elle encourage particulièrement les femmes, les personnes autochtones, les membres de minorités visibles ou ethniques, les personnes ayant des limitations ainsi que les personnes issues des communautés LGBTQ+ à soumettre leur candidature. Conformément à la Loi, l'Université souscrit au programme d'accès à l'égalité en emploi. Sur demande, le processus de recrutement peut être adapté selon les besoins des personnes vivant avec des limitations. Le respect de la confidentialité des informations est pris au sérieux.

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