Memorial University: Tenure Track Academic Position in Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective on or after 1 September 2016, subject to budgetary approval. The successful applicant will be required to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program in Organic Chemistry and their proposed research should fit into the areas identified in Memorial’s Research Strategy Framework (http://www.mun.ca/research/framework/themes.php). Preference will be given to applicants whose research program focuses on both the synthesis and applications of biologically relevant organic molecules. The position requires a PhD in Chemistry, post-doctoral experience, an excellent track record in research, and an aptitude for teaching. The new appointee will also be responsible for teaching Organic Chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and first year chemistry as required. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Chemistry Department has 21 faculty, 80 graduate students in research programs supported by NSERC and other provincial, federal, international, and industrial funding agencies. Research is supported by modern instrumentation in all areas of chemistry. Interested candidates are invited to review the Chemistry Department home page at http://www.mun.ca/chem for further information. Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, a 5-page research proposal in NSERC format, and the names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three referees to:

Dr. Travis Fridgen, Head
Department of Chemistry
Memorial University
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada A1B 3X7
Telephone: (709) 864-8772
E-mail: chemhead@mun.ca

Deadline for receipt of applications is June 30, 2016.

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a very safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

University of Ottawa: Organic / Medicinal Chemistry

The Faculty of Science at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of Organic or Medicinal Chemistry.  The successful candidate will have access to the core facilities in NMR, mass spectrometry and x-ray crystallography in the department, materials characterization and biocatalysis facilities that are part of the Centre for Catalysis Research and Innovation and core facilities in Biology and Medicine.   The Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Ottawa is currently ranked #2 in Canada and is one of the top 100 Departments worldwide (according to ARWU) and hosts two winners of the Herzberg Canada Gold Medal, seven Canada Research Chairs and five University Research Chairs.  

Title of the position: Assistant professor, higher rank will be considered under exceptional circumstances.

Duties: The functions of a member of the academic staff include, in varying proportions: a) teaching activities; b) scholarly activities revealed by research; c) academic service activities, d) supervision of graduate students.

Terms: Tenure-track position

Wage: Assistant professor salary scale commensurate at $77,379.00 

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete compensation package which includes long term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance.

Location of work:  Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Ottawa, d’Iorio Hall, 10 Marie Curie, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5

Contact information: Dr. Paul Mayer, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, d’Iorio Hall, 10 Marie Curie, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5.  chm.posting@uottawa.ca.  Telephone: 613-562-5728

Skills requirements:

Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in Organic Chemistry.  Postdoctoral experience in Medicinal Chemistry is desirable.

Work experience: A demonstrated excellent research track record in organic chemistry.  A commitment to teaching and graduate training, a strong track record in and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, excellent communication skills in English and French.  The candidate will be expected to teach in French.

Application deadline: March 31, 2016.

Please send your curriculum vitae, a detailed research proposal, a description of teaching interests and three confidential letters of reference to:  Paul M Mayer, Chair, the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, chm.posting@uottawa.ca,  subject line “Organic Chemistry”

According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require by contacting the Office of the Associate Vice-President, Faculty Affairs at 613-562-5958. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language. At the time of tenure, professors are expected to have the ability to function in a bilingual setting.

Western University: CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR Tier 2 in INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND BIOMATERIALS

The Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering at The University of Western Ontario, one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, seek applicants for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Innovative Materials and Biomaterials. In accordance with the regulations set for Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx), the candidate will be an excellent emerging researcher who has demonstrated research creativity and innovation through publication in leading peer-reviewed journals, and the potential to achieve international recognition in the field of Innovative Materials and Biomaterials. The candidate must propose an original and innovative research program of high quality, which will attract excellent undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and other trainees. The candidate is also expected to contribute to the teaching mission and to develop graduate and undergraduate programs in both the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering. The successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated teaching excellence through performance measures and student evaluations.

The Tier 2 CRC will be expected to establish an independent, externally funded research program in the area of either Innovative Materials for Biomedical Devices or Innovative Materials for Energy Applications. Innovative materials for biomedical devices may involve the synthesis, characterization, and optimization of materials or biomaterials for use in or as biomedical devices. The relevant materials may include, but are not limited to, materials designed for interaction with cells, tissues, or viruses (including tissue engineered structures, implants, or body fluids); materials/biomaterials for targeted drug delivery; new materials or approaches to sensors and diagnostics. Innovative materials for energy applications may involve or be complementary to: the synthesis and characterization of materials such as nanomaterials and nanocomposites with emphasis on creation of materials and interfaces designed for energy applications (including Li/Na ion batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, or nuclear energy production and storage). It may involve the synthesis, characterization and optimization of new materials for coatings for energy infrastructure and new types of porous materials for gas storage and capture. The candidate will promote integration and synergy with existing areas of research strength and establish new collaborations between the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering in general, and the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering in particular.

The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. degree. Both basic Scientists and Professional Engineers are encouraged to apply. The appointment will be a Joint Probationary (tenure track) Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor depending on qualifications and experience. The Joint Appointment will be made to the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science and the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering. 

At Western, there are approximately 50 research groups participating as members of CAMBR (Centre for Advanced Materials and Biomaterials Research), coordinating research, educational and outreach activities in Materials and Biomaterials. Our researchers are supported by world-class facilities and infrastructure, including a number of multi-user facilities to support materials and biomaterials research including the Nanofabrication Facility, Surface Science Western, the Analytical, Microscopy, and Data Analysis Suites at the Biotron, the Tandetron (ion beam lab). The Department of Chemistry also has exceptional expertise in synchrotron-based research, with extensive connections to synchrotron facilities in the country and around the world for materials characterization. 

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, one-page teaching statement, and a concise research proposal (5 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 February 1, 2016 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.

Aaron Kelly Hired by Dalhousie University

Congratulations to Dr. Aaron Kelly who has been hired by Dalhousie University. Aaron completed his combined honours degree in chemistry and physics at Memorial University in 2004. He then completed a Ph.D. at the University of Toronto under the supervision of Ray Kapral in 2010. He then did postdoctoral fellowship at Pohang University of Science and Technology with Young Min Rhee. Since 2012, he has been at Stanford University in Tom Markland's group. For the next year he will a visiting scholar with Dwayne Miller and Angel Rubio at the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter. He will begin his appointment at Dalhousie in March 2017.

Aaron is a theoretical chemist who studies non-adiabatic reaction dynamics. You can read more about Aaron's work through his Google Scholar profile. Congratulations Aaron!

University of Prince Edward Island: Tenure Track Position in Materials Chemistry

POSTED FEBRUARY 8, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY &
SCHOOL OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ENGINEERING
TENURE TRACK POSITION
COMPETITION #01A16

The University of Prince Edward Island invites applications to the Department of Chemistry for consideration for a tenure track position in Materials Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level, to commence on July 1, 2016. The position will be cross-appointed with the School of Sustainable Design Engineering. The applicants should hold a PhD degree in chemistry, materials science and engineering, or a closely related field; and have relevant postdoctoral and/or industrial experience. Teaching experience would be a strong asset. While the position is at the Assistant level, applicants at a higher level (Associate and Full Professor) will also be considered.

The Department of Chemistry and the School of Sustainable Design Engineering are committed to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and the successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in inorganic chemistry, as well as introductory chemistry; and courses in the field of  materials science and engineering. It is expected that the successful faculty member will develop a vigorous research program that will attract external funding. He/she is also expected to initiate and develop strong research collaborations between the Department of Chemistry and the School of Sustainable Design Engineering as well as with industry partners.

The Department of Chemistry at UPEI has a strong commitment to teaching and research, and UPEI's School of Sustainable Design Engineering focuses on a design-based student learning experience that is hands on, team-focused, project-oriented, and industry-linked.

UPEI is well equipped with modern instrumentation including a 300 MHz FT-NMR, a powder X-ray diffractometer, elemental analyzer, TGA, DSC, DMA, high resolution TEM/SEM, and GCMS.

UPEI also maintains close ties to the Duffy Research Centre, which allows access to a wide range of research instrumentation including 600 MHz NMR and High Resolution Mass Spectrometers. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Complete applications will consist of a curriculum vitae, a research proposal (NSERC format) and a statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy and experience. The teaching statement should also outline any past experience with undergraduate laboratory development, experiential and hands-on learning, and mentoring students in a project-based environment. Applicants must also arrange for letters from three referees to be sent directly to the address below. To receive full consideration, complete applications should be received electronically (pdf or word file) by March 1, 2016; however applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.

Enquiries and applications should be sent electronically to:
Dr. Rabin Bissessur,
Chair, Department of Chemistry
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4P3
Phone: (902) 566-0510, Fax: (902) 566-0632
Email: rabissessur@upei.ca

Closing date for applications is March 1, 2016 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

Molecular Toxicology and Green Chemistry: Assistant/ Associate Professor

McGill University is seeking candidates for a tenure-track position at the Assistant/ Associate Professor level to be appointed jointly in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Medicine) and in the Department of Chemistry (Faculty of Science). This position is an integral component of the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Green Chemistry held by Prof. Robin Rogers in the Dept. of Chemistry. A successful applicant will be nominated for a prestigious Tier II Canada Research Chair.

Qualifications for this position include a PhD, MD or equivalent and postdoctoral experience. The preferred applicants will have an established track record of research excellence in the field of chemical and molecular toxicology, and be knowledgeable about Green Chemistry. The successful applicant is expected to develop an independent research program, work in a multidisciplinary research environment, have a strong biomedical, chemical, molecular biology and/or clinical background, and have research interests and expertise that would preferably complement existing strengths within the Departments of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and of Chemistry. Strong emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary research

A selected applicant will have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate student education. Successful applicants will also be expected to make contributions to areas of service. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualified applicants should submit electronically their application package. Note that only 2 uploads will be accepted. The first upload should include in one document: a cover letter, and a detailed and dated curriculum vitae (including five recent publications). In the second upload also in one document please include: a 3-pages statement outlining research goals and approaches plus a statement of teaching experience and interests. Please also include in the online application the names, institutions and emails of three references.

Please reference the source of the ad in your cover letter when applying for, or inquiring about, this job announcement.

McGill University is a leading Canadian university, consistently ranked among the top universities in the world. It is located in downtown Montreal, a lively city with high quality of life and access to arts, culture and sports.

Please submit complete packages online at: https://www.mcgill.ca/medicine-academic/positionsavailable.

McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

http://www.mcgill.ca/chemistry/apply

St. Mary's University: Tenure-Track Position in Bio-Organic Chemistry

Tenure-Track Position in Bio-Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Bio-Organic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor.  The position will commence preferably on July 1st, 2016 but may commence at a later date.  The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in the field of Bio-Organic Chemistry or a closely related field and will normally have postdoctoral or industrial experience.  Applicants with a background in the areas of bio-organic, physical organic, biochemistry, Green Chemistry, organic materials, or catalysis are particularly encouraged to apply.  Outstanding candidates with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research are sought for this position.  Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate classroom and lab instruction as well as curriculum development primarily in the area of introductory biochemistry, but also in introductory general chemistry, organic chemistry, and spectroscopy.  Duties may also include graduate-level supervision.  The successful candidate will develop and maintain an innovative, externally-funded research program in his/her field, an excellent teaching record at the undergraduate level, and play an active role in the administrative life of the Department of Chemistry, the Faculty of Science, and the University in general.

The Department of Chemistry at Saint Mary’s University offers a nationally-accredited Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Chemistry (Major and Honours).  Undergraduate students are actively involved in faculty research and graduate students are enrolled in the M.Sc. in Applied Science and Ph.D. in Applied Science Programs.  As well, the Department is home to the Atlantic Centre for Green Chemistry and has a number of faculty members active in Green Chemistry research.  Faculty members in the Department have access to advanced instrumentation, including a new 300 MHz NMR, LC-PDA/ESI-MS, GC-FID/MS, ICP-MS, TGA-MS, GFAAS, SEM/EDX, Potentiostats (CV, ASV, etc.), DSC, FT-IR, single crystal X-ray diffractometer, and various spectrophotometers, all with excellent technical support.  All laboratories and research spaces in the Department have been rebuilt as part of a major renovation of the Science Building.

Saint Mary's University is a public university with over 7,000 students, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees.  The university is committed to serving the local, regional, national, and international communities, and integrating such activity as part of the learning environment for undergraduate and graduate students.  The University has gone through significant renewal in the past decade, with over 250 full-time faculty involved in innovative teaching, research, and service.  Interdisciplinary studies are a prominent feature and strength of the University.  Saint Mary’s is located in the historic port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, a vibrant, urban community of over 350,000 people.  Halifax is a major educational and economic centre for Atlantic Canada and is home to five universities.  It is conveniently located with respect to recreational areas and other major urban centres in Canada and the northeastern United States.  For information about the University and the Department of Chemistry, please see our website at www.smu.ca.

Saint Mary’s University hires on the basis of merit and is committed to the principles of employment equity. Saint Mary’s University encourages applications from qualified women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Review of applications will begin after March 1st, 2016, and continue until the position is filled.  The application package should be submitted as a single pdf and include a cover letter, current curriculum vitae including a list of publications, a teaching dossier (i.e. teaching evaluations, teaching philosophy, etc.), a detailed research proposal in NSERC format, and the names and contact information of at least three referees.

The application should be sent directly to:

Dr. Robert Singer

Chair, Department of Chemistry

Saint Mary’s University

Halifax, NS, B3H 3C3, CANADA

Robert.Singer@smu.ca