Wilfrid Laurier University: theoretical or computational chemistry

 WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

 

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor appointment in theoretical or computational chemistry beginning July 1, 2024, subject to budgetary approval.

 

The Department welcomes applicants who have demonstrated excellence in research in any area of theoretical or computational chemistry.

 

The successful candidate will be assigned to teach undergraduate courses in the Honours Chemistry program and will be expected to contribute teaching to the MSc in Chemistry and PhD in Biological and Chemical Sciences programs. The successful candidate should have excellent potential in both teaching and research and will be expected to attract external funding and develop an active research program including supervision of undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching responsibilities may be multicampus with course delivery at Waterloo, Brantford, and Milton campuses.

 

 

Qualification for the positions include a PhD Degree in Chemistry, and preferably postdoctoral research experience in theoretical or computational chemistry or related areas.

 

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, teaching experience and teaching interests, a 5-page (excluding references) NSERC-style research proposal, and contact information (address, telephone, and email) for at least three referees to:

 

CHpositions@wlu.ca,

and addressed to Dr. Stephen MacNeil,

Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Wilfrid Laurier University,

Waterloo, ON

N2L 3C5.  

 

Applications will be accepted until March 10, 2024 | 11:59pm.

 

Applicants can learn more about the Department and current faculty research interests at https://students.wlu.ca/programs/science/chemistry-and-biochemistry/index.html.

 

 

Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any sexual identities and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity seeking groups who would like to learn more about equity hand inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca.

 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships, however, all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

 

Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;

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

 

Members of designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to Ruth MacNeil, Senior Administrative Officer, Faculty of Science (rmacneil@wlu.ca). Further information on the equity policy can be found at https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html .

 

Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please contact Human Resources (hr@wlu.ca).

 

The Faculty of Science wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.

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