Lecturer in Biochemistry, Definite Term, Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo

The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a full-time definite term Lecturer position in Biochemistry. The successful candidate will teach five courses over three terms per year in introductory biochemistry, introductory and advanced metabolism, and related topics. In addition to teaching, they will have a substantial role in advising students and in further developing the Biochemistry undergraduate program, which is a joint program of the Chemistry and Biology departments. Details concerning the biochemistry program may be found at: http://ugradcalendar.uwaterloo.ca/page/SCI-Honours-Biochemistry1.

While the appointment will be made initially for a three-year term, this position fills an important role in the program; it is anticipated that an appointee with outstanding performance will be considered for on-going employment as a Continuing Lecturer during a second three-year term.
Applicants should have outstanding training and demonstrated excellence in biochemistry. A doctoral degree in biochemistry or a closely related discipline is required; postdoctoral experience is desired. They should have established an outstanding biochemistry teaching record or be able to provide evidence of potential for high-quality teaching in biochemistry at all levels within the undergraduate curriculum.

The salary range of this position at the Lecturer rank is $65,000 to $85,000 for 12 months. Anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2017.

The University of Waterloo is located in the attractive and vibrant two-university community of Kitchener-Waterloo (population 330,000) in southwestern Ontario, about 100 km west of Toronto. The Faculty of Science has an excellent reputation for teaching biochemistry, chemistry and biology at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and it offers outstanding research and teaching environments, including new teaching facilities in the Science Teaching Complex, opened in 2016.

The University of Waterloo is also home to the world’s largest co-operative education program, where students gain work experience during work terms as part of their degree program. This is an attractive option for students entering the biochemistry program.

Inquiries and applications should be directed to:

            William P. Power, Chair (wppower@uwaterloo.ca)
            Department of Chemistry
            University of Waterloo
            200 University Ave. W.
            Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1 CANADA

Rodney Smith hired at the University of Waterloo

Congratulations to Dr. Rodney Smith who has been hired at an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo. Rodney completed his Ph.D. at Memorial University with Peter Pickup in 2012. He then completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Calgary and the University of British Columbia with Curtis Berlinguette. He is currently an Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellow at Freie Universität Berlin with Dr. Holger Dau.

Rodney’s research involves the study of electrocatalysts for use in sustainable energy storage systems. His research examines the chemistry of electrode surfaces, measures electron transfer kinetics and probes electrochemical reaction dynamics in an effort to guide the design and fabrication of solid-state electrocatalysts.

He will begin his position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry in May 2017.
https://uwaterloo.ca/chemistry/people-profiles/rodney-smith

University of Waterloo: Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Nanotechnology

The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in any area of Nanotechnology.

Exceptional candidates at a more senior level may also be considered. Applicants should have outstanding training and demonstrated excellence in areas related to nanotechnology, especially nanoscience, that complement existing strengths, ranging from computational studies and fundamental properties of materials to novel applications and devices. The successful candidate is expected to establish a strong independent research group and be able to develop interdisciplinary collaborations with other researchers in the Department of Chemistry, the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) and other departments and centres at Waterloo.

Successful candidates will also have established outstanding teaching records or will be able to provide evidence of potential for high-quality teaching in nanotechnology at all levels. Postdoctoral experience, in addition to a Ph.D. degree in any area of chemistry or related fields, is essential. The salary range of this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $95,000 to $120,000 for 12 months.  Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. Anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2017.

 The University of Waterloo has an excellent reputation in Nanotechnology and offers outstanding research and teaching environments, including unique on-campus facilities for materials characterization and device fabrication, as well as access to machining and electronics shops, and instrumentation and computation facilities.  Nanotechnology academic programs at Waterloo, both undergraduate and graduate, are unique collaborative efforts that draw on academic departments from across the Faculties of Science and Engineering, uniting a variety of disciplines in a common educational and research initiative.

            William P. Power, Chair (wppower@uwaterloo.ca)
            Department of Chemistry
            University of Waterloo
            200 University Ave. W.
            Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1 CANADA

 Applicants should submit a complete curriculum vita, a research proposal (max. 5 pages in length) and arrange for three letters of recommendation from professional references to arrive before August 1, 2016. Additional information about the Department of Chemistry and the University of Waterloo can be found at http://uwaterloo.ca/chemistry. The University of Waterloo respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

https://uwaterloo.ca/chemistry/employment-opportunities