Université de Montréal: Environmental chemistry

Department Statement

Vibrant, multidisciplinary and innovative, the Faculty of Arts and Science is one of Université de Montréal’s largest faculties. Through its 29 departments, schools, centres and institutes, it offers over 300 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, some of which are unique in Quebec. It is also home to some 30 interdisciplinary research groups and centers. Every day, its 650 strong faculty members is helping shape a better tomorrow by opening up knowledge and promoting the cross-fertilization of different perspectives.

 

The Department of Chemistry of the Université de Montréal is one of the most productive and dynamic chemistry departments in Canada and internationally. Its stellar reputation is based on the excellence of its faculty of 33 professors, several of whom are distinguished scholars and hold prestigious chairs. The Department's laboratories are located on a new campus dedicated to the natural sciences (https://campusmil.umontreal.ca), with state-of-the-art laboratories (materials characterization, mass spectrometry, NMR, X-ray diffraction), which offer researchers well-equipped platforms, managed by research professionals. The Department is extremely well integrated into a dynamic research community, within the Université de Montréal (e.g., biological sciences, computer science, physics, environmental health) and across Quebec and Canada.

  

Your day-to-day impact   

Through teaching and research activities, you will play a pivotal role in fostering excellence within the faculty. Furthermore, you will enhance the prominence of your area of expertise and actively participate in the daily activities of our renowned university. In this role, your responsibilities will include:  

• Teach undergraduate and graduate classes and develop pedagogical initiatives for our new undergraduate program, with a focus on environmental chemistry; 
• Develop a high-level research program in environmental chemistry while extending the frontiers of the discipline. The department strongly encourages applicants who will develop an emerging research theme (e.g. environmental megadata, atmospheric chemistry, urban contamination, emerging contaminants of interest) with a high potential impact. The application of the Candidate with a theme related to artificial intelligence or environmental megadata could also be considered for a position as an IVADO Professor (consortium for research, training and knowledge mobilization in artificial intelligence), which offers bonified start-up conditions.
• Contribute to committees and to the development of the Department, the faculty, and the institution through participation in scientific, administrative and social activities;
• Participate in outreach activities to promote the discipline (publications, conferences, etc.). 

 

What you'll need to succeed  

• Hold a Ph.D. in environmental chemistry or a related discipline;
• Have post-doctoral or equivalent research experience;
• Have an excellent publication record in the field;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality university teaching in environmental chemistry at all levels;
• Propose a world-class research program in environmental chemistry with the potential to develop internal, national and international collaborations;
• Demonstrate the potential to supervise graduate students; 
• Adequate proficiency in the French language or a strong commitment to mastering the proficiency level required upon assuming the position in accordance to Université de Montréal’s Language Policy. A French language learning assistance program is offered to all professors who wish to acquire French language skills or enhance their communication abilities.  

 

Additional information about the position  

• A competitive salary combined with a comprehensive range of benefits  
• An expected start date of June 1st, 2025.  
• Located on the MIL Campus   

  

Application process  

Your application must include the following documents before the November 8th deadline.  

• A cover letter (maximum of two pages) and resume    
• Three publications or recent research works  
• A teaching statement (one page)  
• A research program proposal (maximum five pages)   
• At least three reference letters  

 

Contact details for reference letters 

Jean-Francois Masson 

FAS / Chimie 

direction@chimie.umontreal.ca 

 

Université de Montréal’s application process allows all members of the Professor’s Assembly to review the application files submitted. If you wish to keep your application confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.