University of Victoria: Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) position in Inorganic Materials and Polymers

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The Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) position in Inorganic Materials and Polymers. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in coordination chemistry synthesis and reactivity, and/or inorganic polymers. This CRC recruitment is part of a broad strategy to take advantage of our current research infrastructure in the area established recently through the Canada 150 Research Chair program. The successful applicant will be nominated by the University for a Tier 2 CRC and, upon approval by the CRC Secretariat, will be offered a position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with rank and tenure status determined after an assessment of accomplishments and experience. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025.
The candidate's qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine the final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive range of $115,927 – 151,692. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs are one of Canada’s premier early career recognition and recruitment programs, and are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active

researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). However, applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process. For more information on the CRC program generally and on eligibility specifically, please consult the Canada Research Chairs website.

The Department of Chemistry (www.chemistry.uvic.ca) is a research-intensive unit that is dedicated to providing outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department is one of the strongest in Canada boasting new research space and offering exceptional research opportunities within the areas of health, energy and materials chemistry. The Department is highly collegial and benefits from the services of a very effective and dedicated staff. The state-of-the-art Departmental infrastructure dedicated to teaching and research includes a suite of NMR spectrometers, mass spectrometers, as well as glassblowing, instrument and machine shops, including 3D printing. Researchers and students also benefit from the shared user facilities in the interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies (CAMTEC – https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/camtec/), which includes a Biomedical Core facility for biological sample preparation (cells, tissues, bacteria), state-of-art optical and electron microscopes, and a suite of characterization and fabrication tools.

The successful candidate will be an emerging world-class scholar who has demonstrated exceptional research productivity and international recognition. The appointee will be expected to establish an independent, creative, innovative, high-impact, and externally funded research program complementary to the research activities at the University of Victoria. The successful candidate should have established national and international collaborations, including industrial partnerships. The appointee should have a strong track record of excellence in teaching and mentorship of a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and demonstrated ability to manage a healthy research environment that integrates a diverse group of employees.

Applicants must provide:

1. a cover letter providing an overview of the candidate’s qualifications, how they fulfill the CRC criteria, and how their research capacity will complement existing research strengths defined above;
2. a detailed curriculum vitae, including a list of publications;
3. a concise description of the candidate’s proposed CRC research program (maximum 5 pages, NSERC Discovery Grant proposal format encouraged);
4. a teaching statement, including teaching interests and experience (maximum 2 pages);
5. an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) statement (maximum 1 page), identifying their strengths and experiences in promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, working with a diverse group of co-workers and collaborators, and a brief plan for future implementation of an inclusive environment within the research group;
6. names and contact information (addresses, email addresses and phone numbers) for three or more individuals able to act as references; and
7. up to 4 publications that illustrate the candidate’s most important and impactful past research contributions.

To be considered, submit a completed application package containing the documents listed above at https://academicjobsonline.org addressed to Dr. Alexandre G. Brolo, Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria. Incomplete applications, missing one or more of the required documents will not be considered. You are asked to upload your CV and other personal information to this service, which is provided for your convenience. The service stores data on servers located outside of Canada; the data is therefore not in the custody or under the control of the University of Victoria. You may wish to review the privacy statement on https://academicjobsonline.org. If you do not wish to use this service, please submit your complete application package to Sandra Carlson at dsecchem@uvic.ca. The review of applications will begin on May 1, 2024.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of scholarly achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

Please note that reference checks will be done and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

The CRC program does not place restrictions with respect to nationality or country of residence, but applicants are asked to indicate current citizenship status.

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