U of T Mississauga: Assistant Professor—Tenure-Stream Appointment In Forensic Chemistry

University of Toronto Mississauga

Assistant Professor—Tenure-Stream Appointment In Forensic Chemistry

Canada-Ontario-Mississauga

Company Information
Established in 1967, the University of Toronto Mississauga is the second-largest division of U of T (Canada’s largest university), numbering 13,500 undergraduate students, 575 graduate students, over 2,300 full- and part-time employees (including 915 permanent faculty and staff) as well as over 49,000 alumni. The campus is situated on 225 acres of protected greenbelt along the Credit River, 33 kilometres west of the university’s St. George campus in Toronto.

Job Description
The Forensic Science Program at the Department of Anthropology, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a tenure–stream appointment in Forensic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor. This appointment will begin July 1, 2016. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a forensic focus or application. They must have experience working in a forensic laboratory, or as an independent forensic consultant, or equivalent. Candidates should also clearly indicate in the CV or cover letter any knowledge of Quality Assurance protocols and accreditation processes for forensic labs. We seek an enthusiastic and innovative individual who is interested in developing a long-term research and teaching career in collaboration with the Forensic Science Program’s network of faculty, professionals, and students.

The successful applicant will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, externally funded research program, and to demonstrate evidence of excellence in both teaching and research. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, letters of reference and the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application. Candidates also must have a record of excellence in research as demonstrated by publications in top ranked and field relevant academic journals, presentations at significant conferences, and strong endorsements by referees. The successful applicant must have a proven record of professional activities as demonstrated by casework, court testimony, laboratory experience, and similar practices.

The successful applicant will contribute to the education and training of undergraduate students in the Forensic Science program at the University of Toronto Mississauga, and to the education and training of graduate students as a member of the tri-campus Graduate Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Information: All qualified candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the link following: https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=1500962 . Applications must be submitted online and submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply . For more information about the Forensic Science Program please visit our homepage at http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/forensic/; a link to the online application system will be also available there.

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief summary of prior research experience, a proposal of future research (up to 10 pages), a teaching dossier, and 2-3 representative publications. Please submit files in PDF format only. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in the following format, labeled with the applicant’s surname and a brief description or the following numbers:
(1) Letter, CV, short research statement, and teaching dossier (the dossier may be a separate file if large)
(2) two or three publications, bundled together if file size permits.

Applicants should also ask three referees to send letters directly by e-mail to j.trochanowski@utoronto.ca, addressed to Professor Heather M.-L. Miller, Chair, and with the Subject line “Forensic Chemistry Hire,” by the closing date of Oct. 22, 2015.

If you have questions about this position, please contact Professor Tracy Rogers, Director of the Forensic Science Program, at tracy.rogers@utoronto.ca ; questions about the hiring process can be directed to Professor Heather M.-L. Miller at anthrochair.utm@utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. The University of Toronto offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research, and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Contact Information
Company Name:University of Toronto Mississauga
Phone Number:905-569-4423
Web Site Address:http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/forensic

Rustam Khaliullin hired by McGill

Congratulations to Rustam Z. Khaliullin, who has been hired as an assistant professor at McGill University.

Dr  Khaliullin completed his M.S. in Chemistry at the Russian Academy of Sciences in 2002. He completed his Ph.D. at Berkeley in 2007, where he was co-supervised by  Martin Head-Gordon and Alexis Bell. He worked as a postdoctoral fellow at ETH Zurich with Michele Parrinello, University of Zürich with Jürg Hutter, and Thomas D. Kühne at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.

His areas of interest are electronic structure theory, molecular dynamics, and artificial intelligence methods in computational chemistry.

You can find his publication history on his Google Scholar profile

University of Windsor - Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions

University of Windsor
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Two Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Positions in
1) Sustainable Materials and Green Chemistry, and
2) Health Applications of Materials

The University of Windsor’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions as part of its expanding program in Materials Science in the areas of 1) Sustainable Materials and Green Chemistry, and 2) Health Applications of Materials commencing July 1, 2016. These positions are subject to final budgetary approval.

These positions are two of 50 new tenure-track Assistant Professor appointments that the University of Windsor will make over the next three years as part of a visionary strategic investment in our students and faculty. This cohort of 50 new teachers, scholars, researchers, and creators will demonstrate both disciplinary grasp and interdisciplinary reach, providing extraordinary leadership in research, teaching, and learning for a new generation. For more information on the 50 new appointments, visit us at www.uwindsor.ca/50newprofs/.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs of study in Chemistry and biochemistry. Faculty members have active research programs in a variety of areas, including synthetic inorganic and organic chemistry, materials science, surface science, solid-state chemistry and biological chemistry. For more information about the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, visit our website at www.uwindsor.ca/chemistry.

Essential Qualifications

1) Sustainable Materials and Green Chemistry
The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, supported by postdoctoral experience, with a strong track record of publications in organic/materials related research and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. The applicant will be expected to teach courses in organic and organic materials chemistry at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to lead an active research group in organic materials chemistry with a focus on research relating to, but not exclusively limited to, sustainable materials, environmentally benign materials and/or materials processing for a greener environment. The applicant is expected to develop a vibrant research program supported by external funding and will have opportunities for collaborations with materials researchers in Science and Engineering.

2) Health Applications of Materials
The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Biochemistry, supported by postdoctoral experience, with a strong track record of publications in the fields of (Bio) materials and Health Science or related research and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. The applicant will be expected to teach courses in chemistry and/or biochemistry at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to lead an active research group in the development and/or application of (bio)materials to the field of Health Science. The applicant is expected to develop a vibrant research program supported by external funding and will have opportunities for collaborations with materials researchers in Science and Engineering.

Application Requirements - a letter of application, including a statement of citizenship/immigration status; a detailed and current curriculum vitae; a two (2) page outline of research interests and accomplishments; a draft NSERC Discovery Grant research proposal (up to 5 pages); samples of scholarly writing, including (if applicable) clear indications of your contribution to any jointly authored pieces; a teaching dossier or teaching portfolio showing evidence of teaching effectiveness and excellence that will include sample course syllabi/outlines, teaching evaluations, and a statement of teaching philosophy and interests (resources and templates for completing a teaching dossier can be found at www.uwindsor.ca/ctl/links-pd); graduate transcripts, and three (3) current letters of support forwarded directly by the referees to the Department Head at the address or email listed below.

Only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted. The short-listed candidates may be invited to provide further information in support of their applications. To ensure full consideration, complete an online application (www.uwindsor.ca/facultypositions) found on the job advertisement, and ensure letters of reference are submitted by the deadline date of November 13, 2015. Applications may be considered after the deadline date; however, acceptance of a late submission is at the discretion of the appointment committee.

Questions and Reference Letters to be sent to:
Dr. Bulent Mutus, Head,
Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Science,
University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue,
Windsor, Ontario Canada N9B 3P4,
Phone: 519- 253-3000 Ext. 3526;
Email: chembiohead@uwindsor.ca

University of Windsor is a comprehensive research and teaching institution with more than 16,050 students. The University of Windsor is a welcoming community that is committed to equity and supports diversity in its teaching, learning, and work environments. In pursuit of the University's Employment Equity Plan, members from the designated groups (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify. For accessibility related accommodation, please notify the Faculty Recruitment Coordinator (recruit@uwindsor.ca). More general information on the University's accessibility policy can be found on the Office of Human Rights, Equity & Accessibility website (www.uwindsor.ca/ohrea). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

York University: Two Canada Research Chairs (Tier 1 and Tier 2) in Materials Chemistry

The Faculty of Science seeks to appoint two Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) – one Tier 1 and one Tier 2 – in Materials Chemistry as part of York University’s commitment to achieve international excellence in materials science. Applications are invited from outstanding established and emerging world-class researchers with expertise in the synthesis and property characterization of advanced inorganic, organic or biomaterials. Of particular interest would be candidates whose research complements York’s existing strengths and interfaces with cognate research efforts in such areas as biosensors, solar cells, nanomaterials and tissue engineering, and those able to recruit and supervise graduate students in both the Chemistry and Physics programs.

The successful candidate for the Tier 1 Chair should have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related discipline and is expected to be an internationally recognized research leader at the top of their field, preferably holding the rank of Full Professor. The incumbent should have an outstanding research record demonstrating excellence and eminence in the field, and a proven ability to attract substantial peer-reviewed external research funding. The incumbent will also have a superior record of attracting and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and the capacity to initiate and develop collaborative relationships with other researchers in related fields. The successful candidate will be expected to foster research linkages within and beyond York, and provide strong and effective leadership for the growing faculty complement in Materials Chemistry.

The successful candidate for the Tier 2 Chair should have a Ph.D. in chemistry or a related discipline and a minimum of three years of postdoctoral experience at the time of taking up the appointment, with a prior faculty appointment, or equivalent qualifications, preferred. Tier 2 Chairs have a five-year term, are once renewable, and are intended for exceptional emerging researchers (i.e., typically with less than 10 years experience as an active researcher in their field, with consideration for career breaks) who have the acknowledged potential to lead their field of research. The successful candidate will be appointed to a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The incumbent should have an outstanding early career record including training and research awards and publications in high-quality refereed journals, with clear evidence of cross-disciplinary collaboration. The incumbent is expected to propose or have initiated an original and innovative independent research program in Materials Chemistry, and is also expected to demonstrate excellence or promise of excellence in graduate supervision and teaching and be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies


Further information about the Department of Chemistry and the Faculty of Science can be found at http://science.yorku.ca. Eligibility criteria and CRC program information can be found at http://www.chairs.gc.ca. Both Chair awards are subject to approval by the CRC program review process. The start date for the position is July 1, 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter. The deadline for full consideration of applications is October 15, 2015. Applicants should indicate which position they are applying to, and submit (as hard copy only) a curriculum vitae, an outline of their research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, single copies of three most influential publications, and arrange for three signed letters of reference to be sent directly to:

Chair, CRC Search Committee
c/o Mary Mamais
Department of Chemistry
Chemistry Building, CB-124
York University, 4700 Keele St.
Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada,

All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval. York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and women, can be found at http://yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Western University: Industrial Research Chair in Nuclear Fuel Waste Behaviour

The Department of Chemistry at Western University invites applications and nominations for an NSERC (Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada) Industrial Research Chair in nuclear fuel waste behaviour. The Chair will be co-funded by NSERC and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO). The goal of the Chair is to provide the scientific framework and numerical database required to support nuclear waste disposal performance assessment models with a primary emphasis on an understanding of the corrosion processes occurring in spent nuclear fuel or alternative waste forms, and in nuclear waste containers under the conditions expected to prevail in a deep geologic repository site. The primary emphasis will be on (i) the influence of the chemical environment within the site on the corrosion behaviour of the container; and (ii) the evolution of redox conditions within a failed container and how they influence fuel corrosion leading to radionuclide release.

The successful candidate, who is expected to work closely with the nuclear industry, will be an outstanding and innovative researcher whose accomplishments have made a major impact as evidenced by a superior record of attracting research funding, publications in high-quality, field appropriate journals, production of technical reports for industry or government, and a track record of supervision of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The candidate must have a PhD in Science or Engineering. S/he should be internationally renowned with an extensive knowledge of corrosion science and engineering. The successful candidate should also have, but is not limited to, extensive experience in a number of the following disciplines: electrochemistry, the chemistry and microscopy of materials, the chemistry of aqueous systems, and surface analytical methodologies. An ability to develop an understanding of fundamental processes is considered essential. Experience in collaboration with industry is an important asset. The Chair is also expected to contribute to the teaching mission in the Department of Chemistry and to the training of undergrad and graduate students as well as postdoctoral fellows.

The Department of Chemistry (http://www.uwo.ca/chem/) is a large, research-intensive department with strong programs in many areas of chemistry and with interdisciplinary links to research groups in other departments in the Faculties of Science and Engineering. The Department already has strong ties with the nuclear industry.

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization was established in 2002 under the Nuclear Fuel Waste Act (http://www.nwmo.ca). The company’s mandate is to collaborate with Canadians to develop and implement a management approach for the long-term care of Canada’s used nuclear fuel that is socially acceptable, technically sound, environmentally responsible, and economically feasible.

The appointment will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor and is contingent on approval of NSERC. Interested applicants should submit an application package, including a curriculum vitae, one-page statement listing experience or interest in professional and/or leadership programs, to:

Professor Bryan Neff, Associate Dean (Research)
Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada
Please ensure that the form available at
http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/faculty/Application-FullTimeFaculty-Position-Form.pdf
is completed and included in your application submission.

Applications will be considered starting July 1, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Western University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

http://uwo.ca/chem/about_us/docs/opportunities/IRC_2105.pdf

Vladimir Michaelis hired by the University of Alberta

Congratulations to Vladimir K. Michaelis who has been hired as an assistant professor at the University of Alberta. Vlad completed his Ph.D. at the University of Manitoba with Scott Kroeker, studying materials using solid-state NMR. He then was a NSERC and Banting postdoctoral fellow at MIT with Robert Griffin.

You can read more about his career and publications on his LinkedIn and ResearchGate profiles:

Sarah Styler hired by the University of Alberta

Congratulations to Dr. Sarah A. Styler, who has been hired as an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Alberta. Dr. Styler completed her Ph.D. at the University of Toronto in 2013 with Jamie Donaldson. She then worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research in Leipzig, Germany. Her area of research is aerosol chemistry and photochemistry in polluted urban environments.

Dr. Styler's research publications can be found on her Google Scholar profile:
https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=roe2xSwAAAAJ&hl=en

You can follow her group on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stylergroup