Memorial University: Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Ocean Biogeochemistry

The Department of Ocean Sciences of Memorial University ( http://www.mun.ca/osc/) invites applications for a tenure track Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Ocean Biogeochemistry. The focus of the Chair will align with the mandate of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. The ideal candidate should have a strong interdisciplinary background in some combination of biological or chemical oceanography, marine ecology, water column biogeosciences, climate studies and modelling, have a Ph.D, with relevant post doctoral experience and a demonstrated record of, or show the potential for success in obtaining external grant funding. 

The Department of Ocean Sciences, which is located 12 km north of the University's main campus in St. John's, is recognized internationally for the quality and productivity of research programs in marine biology and ecology, aquaculture, marine animal physiology, biochemistry and genomics, and chemical, biological, and fisheries oceanography. The mandate of the Department is to carry out high-quality research focused on organisms and processes in cold oceans, deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in ocean sciences, and supervise/mentor honors and graduate students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) and post-doctoral fellows. At present, the Department of Ocean Sciences has a core faculty of 15, a staff of over 40, and over 60 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. The Department has excellent research facilities including the newly constructed Cold-Ocean Deep-Sea Research Facility (CDRF; http://www.mun.ca/osc/CDRF/index.php), which houses a large level B/III containment laboratory and specialized research equipment including tissue culture facilities, an Aria III flow cytometer/cell sorter, a confocal microscope with resonance scanning capabilities, and a benchtop scanning electron microscope. There is also a large suite of sophisticated elemental and chromatographic analytical instrumentation within the Department and on the main campus (http://www.mun.ca/research/resources/creait/). 

Ocean research is one of the focal areas identified in Memorial's Strategic Plan and excellent opportunities for collaborative research exist within the University as well as with researchers working in the province, nationally and internationally. The successful Tier 2 Canada Research Chair holder will be encouraged to catalyze interactions and foster links between the Department of Ocean Sciences and the other departments on campus including Earth Sciences, Physics and Physical Oceanography, Biology, and Chemistry as well as with researchers at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). 

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province's only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to over 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John's, a safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities (http://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/PlacesToGo/StJohns). 

Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars, i.e., candidates must have less than 10 years of experience as an active researcher in their field at the time of nomination. Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental, or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.), may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program's Tier 2 justification process. Applicants are encouraged to consult the Canada Research Chairs website for full program information, including further details on eligibility criteria ( http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx). Please note that the individual selected will be subject to review and final approval by the Chairs Secretariat ( http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/nomination-mise_en_candidature-eng.aspx#s9). If approved as a Chair holder, the appointment will be made at the the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This is subject to final budgetary approval by the University. 

The deadline for receipt of applications is December 18th, 2015. Applicants should send a statement of research and teaching interests, a resume, and the names and addresses (including email) of three referees to 

Dr. Garth Fletcher ( fletcher@mun.ca) 
Att: Tier 2 CRC in Ocean Biogeochemistry 
Department of Ocean Sciences 
Memorial University of Newfoundland 
St. John's, Newfoundland A1C 5S7 Canada 
Please use reference number VPA-OSC-2015-001 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Postal Address:

Dr. Garth Fletcher, Head
Department of Ocean Sciences
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Prince Phillip Drive
St. John's, NL
Canada A1C 5S7

Email Address:

fletcher@mun.ca

University of Toronto Scarborough: Biophysical Chemistry

The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Chemistry. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will begin on July 1, 2016.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, postdoctoral experience, and an excellent publication record. Candidates’ scholarship must be in Biophysical Chemistry and be able to complement the existing strengths of our department in Biological and Environmental Chemistry. For further information about the research areas of our faculty, see http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/physsci/faculty/chemistry.

Candidates must show evidence of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct innovative research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, externally funded research program. She or he will have an established or emerging record of scholarly accomplishment including publications in leading academic journals and/or with leading academic presses, or will provide evidence of excellence in research as demonstrated in presentations at significant conferences, awards for work in the field and strong endorsements by referees.  Excellence in teaching can be established by teaching accomplishments highlighted as part of the application, endorsements from referees, and evidence of strong communication and expository skills.

The successful candidate will become a member of the University of Toronto tri-campus Graduate Department of Chemistry, and will be actively involved in graduate supervision. It is expected that s/he will develop an internationally recognized program of scholarly research as well as excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto, including the University of Toronto Scarborough, is a research-intensive institution with an interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a modern campus. The research laboratory and office of the successful candidate will be located in the recently opened Environmental Science and Chemistry building on UTSC’s North campus.The University offers the opportunity to conduct research, teach and live in one of the most diverse cities in the world.  

All qualified applicants should apply online by clicking on the link below.  A complete application must include: a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research proposal, preferably written in NSERC Discovery Grant format, a teaching dossier, and a one page statement of how the proposed research aligns with existing departmental strengths.

Submission guidelines can be found at: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. We recommend combining attached documents into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. Applicants should list a minimum of three referees and arrange for these persons to submit a letter of recommendation electronically to dpeschair@utsc.utoronto.ca.

The closing date for applications is January 5, 2016. For more information about the Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences, please visithttp://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/physsci/.  For more information about the Graduate Department of Chemistry, please visit http://www.chem.utoronto.ca/.

The University of Toronto is fully committed to academic excellence and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  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.

University of Alberta - Augustana: Physical and/or Inorganic Chemistry

The Department of Science invites applications for a tenure-track position in Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing on July 01, 2016. The incumbent will join a growing program and a collegial environment that provide unique opportunities for faculty-student interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration. Responsibilities associated with this position include: undergraduate teaching; availability to students for informal mentoring/advising; the maintenance of an active research program; and service (potentially involving contributions to program assessment and development; participation in the governance of the Department, Faculty and University; the dissemination of knowledge to the general public; and engagement with disciplinary associations).

Specific to these responsibilities, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: a record of effective teaching at the undergraduate level; an ability to teach courses in both physical and inorganic chemistry; an existing research program with clear potential for future growth and development and the inclusion of undergraduate students; and a record of active engagement or leadership with important service activities. Applicants will have a Ph.D. in Chemistry and a background in physical and/or inorganic chemistry.

The Augustana Faculty of the University of Alberta enrols over 1000 undergraduate students in baccalaureate degree programs on a picturesque residential campus in the city of Camrose, 90 kilometers southeast of Edmonton. The Faculty is committed to building on its reputation for academic rigour, high-quality teaching in the tradition of the liberal arts and sciences, and extensive opportunities for students in the areas of community service learning, undergraduate research and international study. Augustana provides a distinctive undergraduate experience characterized by close student-faculty relationships and numerous opportunities for student participation in athletics, clubs, and campus organizations. Students benefit from the advantages of a small campus while earning a degree from one of Canada’s leading universities. The Faculty seeks to attract promising scholars who will share its enthusiasm for teaching in a small-campus environment, participate actively in a collegial culture of inquiry and public engagement, and flourish as researchers in an undergraduate and interdisciplinary setting.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a 1-2 page research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy (including teaching evaluations or other evidence of excellent teaching), and the names and contact information for three referees.

Questions about this position or the Chemistry degree program at Augustana should be directed to Dr. Peter Berg, Chair of Science, at pberg@ualberta.ca.

Review of applications will begin on December 14, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Apply Online

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

Université Laval: Professeure ou professeur en chimie computationnelle

Professeure ou professeur en chimie computationnelle

Période d'affichage	23-10-2015  au  01-12-2015
Département	Département de chimie
Faculté	Faculté des sciences et de génie

Information générale sur la faculté / département

Milieu de vie privilégié au cœur de la ville de Québec, l’Université Laval est une grande université complète reconnue pour sa culture de l’excellence en enseignement et en recherche.

Description du poste

Le Département de chimie de l’Université Laval sollicite des candidatures à un poste régulier de professeur, conduisant à la permanence, en chimie computationnelle. La personne candidate doit posséder un Ph.D. et une expérience post-doctorale pertinente à ce domaine. L’engagement se fera au rang de professeur adjoint. La personne choisie devra participer à l’enseignement en français aux trois cycles et développer un programme de recherche de haut niveau en chimie computationnelle.  L’Université Laval compte parmi les grandes universités de recherche canadiennes et elle accueille plus de 45 000 étudiants. L’Université Laval est membre du  centre de calcul de haute performance CLUMEQ (Consortium Laval UQAM McGill and Eastern Quebec), et abrite ainsi un superordinateur Sun Blade de 7680 cœurs de traitement.

Conditions d'engagement et de traitement

Salaire selon la convention collective en vigueur.

Candidature

Date limite de dépôt de candidatures	1 décembre 2015
Date d'entrée en fonction	1 septembre 2016

Les personnes intéressées sont priées de faire parvenir leur curriculum vitæ, un exposé du programme de recherche prévu ainsi que les noms et adresses de trois répondants, à :

Directrice
Département de chimie
Faculté des sciences et de génie
Pavillon Alexandre-Vachon
1045, avenue de la Médecine, local 1232
Québec (Qc) G1V 0A6

L’examen des candidatures débutera le 1^er décembre 2015 et continuera jusqu’à ce que ce poste soit comblé. L’entrée en fonction est prévue à partir du 1^er septembre 2016.

Valorisant la diversité, l'Université Laval invite toutes les personnes qualifiées à présenter leur candidature, en particulier les femmes, les membres de minorités visibles et ethniques, les autochtones et les personnes handicapées. La priorité sera toutefois accordée aux personnes ayant le statut de citoyen canadien ou de résident permanent.

MacEwan University: Environmental, Materials, or Industrial Chemistry

MacEwan University inspires students through a powerful combination of academic excellence and personal learning experiences. Located in culturally enriched, downtown Edmonton, our comprehensive undergraduate university offers over 65 programs to 19,000 full- and part-time students. With a dedication to teaching excellence informed by scholarly research and creative activity, MacEwan provides an exceptional collaborative and supportive learning environment with a commitment to environmental sustainability and opportunities for community engagement. In support of faculty professional development, unique and enhanced services are provided through the Centre for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence (CAFÉ).

The Department of Physical Sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Science at MacEwan University invites applications for a full-time probationary appointment in chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2016, subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of excellence in environmental chemistry, materials chemistry, or industrial chemistry.

Preferred candidates will hold a Ph.D. in a chemistry-related field, and will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching and an ongoing research program. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), statement of research interests, sample of scholarly work, and academic transcripts. Three letters of reference, quoting the competition number, should be sent directly from referees to careers@macewan.ca.

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Dr. Jonathan Withey, Chair, Department of Physical Sciences, at WitheyJ@macewan.ca.

This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

University of Calgary: Tier II Canada Research Chair in Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science

Applications are invited from emerging leaders in the area of Analytical Chemistry for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx) at the University of Calgary. The Chair will be appointment to a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The chair will be housed in the Department of Chemistry, in the Faculty of Science. Details for this position appear at: http://www.ucalgary.ca/chem.

Candidates will have demonstrated potential to conduct cutting edge experimental research in any sub-discipline of analytical chemistry that is germane to issues surrounding water quality.  Applicants with research experience in the development of analytical methods and tools (e.g., all areas of spectroscopy, chromatography, microfluidics, sensor technologies, speciation, and others) to assess water quality and the efficacy of various wastewater treatment technologies are encouraged to apply. The goal is to identify the strongest candidate; while candidates with interests that complement existing research groups may be given priority, excellence and potential to develop a world-class analytical research program relevant to water quality issues will be the prime directive in completing this search.

The CRC-II holder will be part of the Advancing Canadian Wastewater Assets (ACWA) program on campus, an internationally-recognized facility that develops and tests wastewater treatment technologies to remove existing and emerging contaminants to improve ecosystem and human health (http://www.ucalgary.ca/acwa/). Working with this group, the ideal candidate will provide leadership and assistance in the employment/development of powerful analytical techniques to quantify technology efficacy and demonstrate environmental performance. Therefore, core expertise in analytical chemistry and its application to aquatic systems will be a strong asset. ACWA has a strong partnership with Agilent Technologies, and the Analytical Laboratory at Pine Creek is well equipped with GC¿s (ECD, FID, NPD and MS detectors), LC-MS QqQ, LC-MS QTOF, and ICP-MS, plus HPLC and IC.  The candidate will ideally collaborate with engineers, microbiologists and ecotoxicologists to solve interdisciplinary problems related to wastewater treatment to remove pharmaceuticals and personal care products. 

The successful CRC candidate will lead a vibrant team of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and be expected to be a key leader in the community of like-minded researchers at the University of Calgary. The successful CRC candidate is expected to establish an independent research program. The search will focus on identifying those rare individuals who have the ideal combination of raw talent and the ambition to use it to perform world-renowned chemical research.

The University is pursuing aggressively an Eyes High strategy (http://www.ucalgary.ca/eyeshigh/) that aims to have the University of Calgary recognized as a top-five research-intensive university by our fiftieth anniversary in 2016. Plans for this CRC-II position are aligned with the University’s Strategic Research Plan (www.ucalgary.ca/vpr/files/vpr/StrategicResearchPlan2012.pdf) and its priority in Infections, Inflammation and Chronic Diseases in the Changing Environment.  The priority of Energy Innovations may also be encapsulated depending on the areas of interest and their alignment with ACWA. The CRC-II will help to provide the research leadership needed to achieve our Eyes High goal. Peer-reviewed external funding is expected to be sustained, and industrial partnerships are strongly encouraged. Applicants must possess a doctorate in Chemistry (ideally of analytical specialization) or a cognate discipline at the time of appointment, and have a stellar research record. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic about contributing to both teaching and research, and will be appointed at either the Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on relevant experience. Cross appointment to other Units on campus may be considered. This appointment is conditional upon a successful CRC application.

The Department of Chemistry has grown from a mid-sized Canadian department with recognized poles of excellence, to its present status as one of the top 10 large (but still not huge) research-intensive Chemistry departments in the country with across-the-board strengths and a world-class reputation in several sub-disciplines.  Our vision is to be among the top five Chemistry departments in Canada and the most innovative department among them. It has large undergraduate and graduate programs and extensive state-of-the-art facilities.  The three major Departmental Strategic Research thrusts are i) Chemistry for Cleaner Energy, ii) Chemistry for Life and Health and iii) Chemistry for the Quantum-Nano World. Calgary is a multicultural city that is the fastest growing city in Canada. Calgary enjoys a moderate climate and is located beside the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about the Department is available at http://www.ucalgary.ca/chem.

Applicants should send a CV, a 6-page research proposal responding to the CRC criteria, a statement of teaching philosophy, and arrange to have at least three reference letters sent to:

Dr. David Cramb, Head
Department of Chemistry
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 1N4

Or email to: search@chem.ucalgary.ca

Completed applications received by December 31, 2015 will receive full consideration, though the review process will continue until the position is filled. Hiring decisions will be finalized in early 2016 with the goal of joining the University of Calgary on July 1, 2016. The successful applicant will develop with the University of Calgary the Canada Research Chair application for the October 2016 deadline.

The University of Calgary believes that a respectful workplace, equal opportunity and building a diverse workforce contribute to the richness of the environment for teaching, learning and research, and provide faculty, staff, students and the public with a university that reflects the society it serves. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Western University: Canada Research Chair Tier I in Interfacial and Applied Surface Science

The Department of Chemistry at The University of Western Ontario (http://www.uwo.ca/chem) is pleased to announce a search for a Canada Research Chair Tier I in Interfacial and Applied Surface Science to be appointed to a tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The rank will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. 

In accordance with the regulations set for Tier I Canada Research Chairs (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca), the successful candidate will be an outstanding and innovative researcher. The candidate must have a Ph.D. and a demonstrated record of accomplishments; be recognized internationally as a leader in interfacial and surface science, as evidenced by recognition in influential publications in top tier international journals, and active membership on advisory boards and international panels and/or editorship on major journals. Demonstrated success in attracting external funding (in particular through large, multidisciplinary team-based projects) and an established record as a keynote presenter at national and international conferences are essential. The successful candidate should also have a superior record of attracting and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and providing leadership in research, and interdisciplinary scholarship. 

At Western, the successful chair holder is expected to provide leadership, collegiality and strategic vision through collaboration with existing Chemistry faculty members and to build links between the departments within the Faculty of Science and in other Faculties. The candidate must carry out innovative research of the highest quality that will attract excellent trainees and is expected to work on problems of industrial relevance and in commercialization. The candidate is also expected to contribute to the teaching mission and to develop graduate and undergraduate programs in the Department of Chemistry. Interfacial and surface science is an important area of materials science where Western has a well-established national and international reputation and a long and illustrious history. The Faculty of Science has extensive  research and capabilities in this area, including Surface Science Western (http://www.uwo.ca/sci), the Nanofabrication Facility (http://uwo.ca/fab/), the Zaplab (http://uwo.ca/earth/zaplab/) and Tandetron (http://www.isw.physics.uwo.ca). In addition, the Faculty of Science and the Department of Chemistry have exceptional expertise in synchrotron-based research, with extensive connections to synchrotron facilities in the country and around the world. 

Candidates should submit an application form, curriculum vitae, one-page teaching statement, two-page statement listing experience or interest in professional and/or leadership programs, a concise research proposal (five pages, NSERC Discovery Grant format preferred), and contact details of at least three professionals who can provide letters of support to: 

Professor Bryan Neff, Associate Dean (Research) 

Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science 

The University of Western Ontario 

London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada 

adrsci@uwo.ca 

Please ensure that the Application for Full-Time Faculty Position Form available at 

http://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/faculty/Application-FullTime-Faculty-Position-Form.pdf is completed and included in your application submission. 

Applications will be considered starting January 1,