University of Guelph: (3) Biological Chemistry, Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, and NMR Methods and Applications

Position Title / Rank: Assistant Professor - Chemistry - 3 Positions
College: College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Department: Chemistry
Date Posted: October 17, 2018
Deadline: December 1, 2018
Please reference AD #18-63
Position Description:

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Guelph invites applications from outstanding individuals for THREE tenure-track appointments at the Assistant Professor level. The anticipated start date of the positions is 1 July 2019. The successful applicants will have a Ph.D. and a record of research excellence that is consistent with becoming internationally recognized in the future. They will have the inspiration and pedagogic ability to teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students. The candidates will be expected to develop independent research programs with global impact funded by Canadian and international agencies (i.e. NSERC, CIHR, NIH), and which may lead to industrial collaborations.

The three general fields are (1) Biological Chemistry including candidates with interests in toxicology, synthesis, or NMR spectroscopic techniques involving proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, or other biologically significant molecular systems. (2) Theoretical and Computational Chemistry including candidates with interests in the development of theoretical models or computational methods addressing chemical problems. In addition to candidates whose research interests lie in traditional theoretical and computational research fields, those whose research interests include chemical applications of artificial intelligence such as machine learning and other approaches to chemical informatics are encouraged to apply. (3) NMR Methods and Applications including candidates that rely on the use of sophisticated NMR techniques or who may work in the development of novel NMR methods or applications. Research programs with NMR-centric themes that also include synthesis, theory, computation, or spectroscopy development are all encouraged to apply. For this position, we are interested in candidates who will be able to take full advantage of the NMR facilities available in our Advanced Analysis Centre (AAC) and will be able to become a major user and advocate for the centre.

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Engineering and Physical Science at the University of Guelph is an equal partner with the University of Waterloo in the Guelph-Waterloo Centre for Graduate Work in Chemistry and Biochemistry, (GWC)2, which attracts top-level graduate students from across the globe. Our academic environment is strongly supportive of innovative research and teaching, and all interviewed applicants will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in both of these essential roles.

The current research activities of the Department are supported by major infrastructure resources of characterization and analytical instrumentation, including the Advanced Analysis Centre (AAC) and the Electrochemical Technology Centre (ETC), and very strong electronic and machine shop support. The NMR facilities within the AAC offers access to seven Bruker NMR spectrometers (300 – 800 MHZ, including 600 MHz DNP bio-solids). They are equipped with over 30 probes. Solution probes available include 600 MHz HCN and 400 MHz HX cryoprobes, diffusion probes (60 A), 1H – 19F probes and an 800 MHz HCN probe. Solids static and MAS (1.3 to 7 mm) probes at 500, 600, and 800 MHz are available in a range of coil configurations (HCND, HCN “E-Free”, HXY, HFXY, HCN HR-MAS), with a low-temperature MAS accessory allowing sample temperatures down to 100 K. Furthermore, the university provides access to state-of-the-art computational facilities through SHARCNET (Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing Network) which is a partner organization of Compute/Calcul Canada. Start-up funds will be available to acquire a personal computational cluster which can still be maintained by SHARCNET while still allowing access to the vast array of shared facilities.

The University of Guelph is the largest employer in Guelph, a city of approximately 130,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of about 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students across approximately 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.

Application Process

A complete application package will include: (i) a cover letter indicating the position for which you are applying (if you feel you qualify for more than one, please indicate that as well); (ii) a lifetime Curriculum Vitae; (iii) a 3 to 5 page research proposal in NSERC Discovery Program format; and (iv) the names and contact information of three references. Please arrange with your references to send their letters directly to the department using the same addresses as below. Evaluation of application files will begin 1 December 2018 and will continue until the position is filled.

Please send complete applications electronically to chemchr@uoguelph.ca  or by mail to:

Professor Paul Rowntree
Chair, Department of Chemistry
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Guelph acknowledges the Attawandaron people on whose traditional territory the University of Guelph resides and offer our respect to our Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Métis neighbours as we strive to strengthen our relationships with them.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion  is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus: Instructor Chemical Technology

1.Select, design, update and construct educational courses and lab aids/materials in chemistry.
2.Prepare and deliver lessons, assignments, lectures and demonstrations for education purposes.
3.Supervise students in classroom, labs, tours, etc.
4.Evaluate students through the use of exams, assignments and observations, and to record student progress.
5.Counsel students and prospective students on matters pertaining to the program and job opportunities.
6.Assist in/arrange for equipment maintenance within the program.
7.Assist in conducting and maintaining inventory, and in ordering supplies, equipment and books.
8.Attend and participate in staff meetings, and serve on ad hoc committees.
9.Attend, whenever possible, seminars, workshops, etc., to keep current with industry and educational requirements.
10.Develop collegial relationships with external agencies to secure appropriate experience for students.
11.Participate in the development and supervision of programs (classes) and students in the skills extension area, when required.

https://careers.saskpolytech.ca/postings/28961

University of British Columbia: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Atmospheric Science

The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) at the University of British Columbia invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor. Applicants will have a PhD or equivalent experience in a related field and should be investigating processes relating to the field of atmospheric science, with research in the Earth's atmosphere or planetary atmospheres. All aspects of atmospheric science are of interest, including but not limited to, weather patterns and extreme events under climate change, fundamental processes in coupled climate systems, or boundary layer dynamics. The candidate will be expected to develop a strong, externally funded and internationally recognized research program, successfully supervise graduate students, participate in departmental activities and demonstrate the potential to participate and collaborate in the atmospheric sciences programme. EOAS is dedicated to practicing excellence in teaching and evidence demonstrating interest in innovative teaching methods is desirable, along with demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.

Research and teaching interests in EOAS, the top-ranked and largest Earth Sciences department in Canada, span the history of the Earth and the evolution of its structure from core to stratosphere (http://www.eoas.ubc.ca/). We seek candidates who complement existing departmental strengths and have capacity and interest in interacting with other research groups both within and outside the department. Candidates should possess a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience.

Applications should include: i) a cover letter, ii) a detailed curriculum vita, iii) a one-page summary of research interests and accomplishments, iv) a one-page outline of a potential five-year research program, v) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, vi) three recent publications and vii) three (3) letters of reference.  Directions for how to submit your application can be found at https://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers-postings/faculty.php (link is external)  posting #31310.

In addition, the names and contact details of three referees should be entered here: https://www.eoas.ubc.ca/content/atscirefsub. We will contact your referees and ask them to submit reference letters. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure their referees submit their letters before November 1, 2018.

Review of applications will start November 1, 2018 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The successful applicant is expected to start in July 2019 or at a date of mutual agreement. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Questions should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Professor Raymond Andersen, by email at raymond.andersen@ubc.ca (link sends e-mail)
Posted: September 25, 2018
Deadline: October 31, 2018

https://www.eoas.ubc.ca/about/job-opportunities

Western University: Synchrotron Radiation for Materials and/or Biomaterials Research

The Department of Chemistry at The University of Western Ontario (Western) invites applications for a new full-time faculty position in Synchrotron Radiation for Materials and/or Biomaterials Research. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (Probationary Tenure-track), or Associate Professor (Probationary Tenure-track or Tenured). The preferred starting date of this position is July 1, 2019, but is negotiable. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applicants must have a PhD degree in Chemistry, or related disciplines and have a strong record of research productivity in the form of publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals, awards, invited talks and other scholarly achievements. They also must demonstrate that they are well positioned to apply successfully for external funding in both the public and private sectors as evidenced by their current success in securing funding and/or their potential for future partnerships detailed in their research plan. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Chemistry and to develop new courses in the core areas of their discipline. The successful candidate also needs to demonstrate his/her ability to attract and train graduate and undergraduate research students.

Research areas of interest should focus on the study of hard or soft materials (including biomaterials/biosystems) with a significant research component involving synchrotron radiation. The key research theme shall involve the development and/or application of one or more synchrotron based techniques, such as electron and optical spectroscopy, X-ray spectroscopy and microscopy, X-ray scattering, imaging and tomography, synchrotron enabled dynamics study, etc. The advanced synchrotron technology available and being developed, especially at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) located in Saskatoon, SK (http://www.lightsource.ca/), provides a great opportunity for the candidate to undertake frontier synchrotron enabled research. Potential to collaborate with other researchers in the Department of Chemistry, Faculties of Science and Engineering, and the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry will be an asset.
The Department of Chemistry is a research-intensive department in Western’s Faculty of Science, with both undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department is home to more than 30 fulltime faculty members and more than 100 graduate students. The Department currently has three Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) and one Industrial Chair and is in the process of recruiting several additional CRCs. The Department of Chemistry at Western pioneered and has played a leading role in the development of Synchrotron Radiation (SR) Research in Canada for over four decades, leading to the establishment a decade ago of the CLS, the national facility of advanced photon technology for research and innovation. Currently, there is a large group of researchers across Western campus using this advanced technology. A majority of the synchrotron users at Western belong to the Soochow-Western Centre (SWC) for Synchrotron Radiation Research (http://swc.suda.edu.cn/). In addition to CLS, through SWC, Western researchers have established capabilities at and sustainable access to advanced synchrotrons worldwide, including the Advanced Photon Source in Chicago, the Advanced Light Source at Berkeley, the National Synchrotron Light Source in New York, the Hefei Synchrotron and the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility in China, and more recently the Taiwan Light Source and Taiwan Photon Source.
At Western, the Centre for Advanced Materials and Biomaterials Research (CAMBR) enhances research, educational and outreach activities in the area of Materials and Biomaterials. Currently, 50 research groups participate as members of CAMBR from the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Robarts Research Institute, and the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, providing excellent opportunity to the candidate for collaboration.
Situated along the banks of the Thames River in picturesque London, Ontario, a city with a population of approximately 350,000, The University of Western Ontario is a prominent academic institution routinely ranked as a top research-intensive university in Canada and is committed to excel as a leading research institution internationally. Western has a full-time enrollment of about 32,000 students in a range of academic and professional programs. Further information about Western can be found at http://www.uwo.ca/ Information about the City of London, which boasts an international airport, galleries, theatre, music and sporting events can be found at http://www.london.ca/about-london.
Western’s Office of Faculty Recruitment and Retention is available to assist in the transition of the successful applicant and their family.
Candidates should submit a complete application package electronically, that includes a curriculum vitae, one-page teaching statement, concise research proposal (5 pages), and contact details of at least three professionals who can provide letters of support, as well as a cover letter addressing how their expertise AND proposed research fits this position by December 1, 2018 to:
Professor Yining Huang, Chair
Department of Chemistry
The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada yhuang@uwo.ca
Please ensure that the Application for Full-Time Faculty Position Form available at https://www.uwo.ca//facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf is completed and included in your application submission.
Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Anna Vandendries- Barr at 519-661- 2111 ext 86344 or avandend@uwo.ca.
Posted on Faculty Relations website September 27, 2018. (#152)
 

University of Toronto Scarborough: Global Environmental Change

The Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences (DPES) at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a tenure-stream position in Global Environmental Change, with a particular focus on biogeochemical processes. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2019.

Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in an appropriate environmental or earth science field or a related area by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter, and must possess a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths: see https://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/physsci/node/258. In particular, we seek a candidate with a disciplinary focus on ecosystem responses to global change in managed and natural terrestrial ecosystems. The ideal candidate will have strengths in: biogeochemistry, nutrient/element transfer within ecosystems and/or land-use change, with emphasis on impacts of environmental change on both natural and managed landscapes. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence as demonstrated by a record of publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals or forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and strong endorsements from referees of high standing. Evidence of excellence in teaching is provided through a listing of teaching accomplishments, strong letters of reference, and a teaching dossier, which should include: a coherent statement of teaching philosophy; sample course syllabi either of courses delivered by the candidate, or planned for the future; and any teaching evaluations available.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The appointment is in the Department of Physical and Environmental Science with full membership in the tri-campus Graduate Department of Physical and Environmental Science. The Environmental Science group in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences has particular strengths in the areas of biogeochemistry and environmental geosciences, with an overarching theme of multi-scale (molecular to ecosystem) responses to human-induced changes in terrestrial and aquatic systems. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the Environmental Science program in DPES and will have opportunities to build new graduate courses in the Graduate Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences. DPES is committed to collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to research.


For more information about the Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences, please visit http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/physsci/.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; and a teaching dossier to include a teaching statement, sample course syllabi, and teaching evaluations. Applicants must also arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly by the referee via email (on letterhead and signed) to Professor James Donaldson at dpeschair@utsc.utoronto.ca, with a copy to Rose Jones at rjones@utsc.utoronto.ca. All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by 11:59 PM EST on November 19, 2018.

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. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Rose Jones via email at rjones@utsc.utoronto.ca.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

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

Mount Allison University: Analytical Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Mount Allison University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Analytical Chemistry with applications to Biological or Environmental Science. The appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2019, subject to budgetary approval. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. and have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research in the general area of bioanalytical chemistry. We particularly seek candidates with broad expertise, and those eager to contribute strong undergraduate teaching in core Introductory Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental Methods of Analysis, as well as advanced courses in bioanalytical chemistry. Candidates must provide evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student-centred environment. The successful candidate is expected to launch an active and externally funded research programme that integrates participation by undergraduate research students. Faculty have access to a range of internal and external funding opportunities. More information about the Department and available facilities may be found at www.mta.ca/chemistry/. Complete applications will include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, a five page research proposal in NSERC format and the names and contact information of three or more references. Applications should be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/12016. Questions should be directed to: Dr. Glen Briand, Chair of the Search Committee Mount Allison University, 63C York Street, Sackville, NB, E4L 1G8 Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, chembiochem@mta.ca Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Mount Allison acknowledges, honours and respects the Mi’kmaw and Wolastoquyik (Maliseet) peoples, the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our university is built, and confirms its commitment to strengthen relationships with them. Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Canadians and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

• Cover Letter 
• Curriculum Vitae 
• Teaching Statement 
• Research Proposal 
• Three References (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

http://www.mta.ca/chemistry/

 

Dr. Glen Briand
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
chembiochem@mta.ca

University of Toronto Scarborough: Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Analytical Chemistry

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream – Analytical Chemistry - 1804151
Job Field: Teaching Stream
Faculty / Division: University of Toronto Scarborough
Department: UTSC: Physical & Environmental Sciences
Campus: Scarborough
Job Posting: Sep 19, 2018
Job Closing: Nov 19, 2018 11:59pm EST
Description:

The Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough invites applications for a teaching-stream faculty appointment in the field of Analytical Chemistry. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream and will begin on July 1, 2019.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry with expertise in Analytical Chemistry, completed by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter. We seek candidates whose teaching interests complement and strengthen our existing departmental strengths.
Information about the Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences is available here: http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/physsci/

Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree granting program at the undergraduate level, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to pedagogical practices and a demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver courses in Analytical and General Chemistry, including both laboratory and lecture-based teaching. The development of new courses and laboratory experiments will be required, along with the supervision of undergraduate research projects. Additional expertise in any of the following areas will also be considered an asset: separation science, bio-analytical techniques, inorganic chemistry.

Candidates must have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and pedagogical practices with experience in both laboratory and lecture settings. Evidence of excellence is provided through a teaching dossier, which should include: a coherent statement of teaching philosophy that is linked to evidence of excellent pedagogical practice; sample course syllabi either of courses delivered by the candidate, or planned for the future; sample course materials; and any teaching evaluations available; as well as strong letters of reference from referees of high standing. The teaching dossier should also highlight any significant teaching accomplishments such as awards, teaching grants, workshops led, presentations at significant conferences, or superlative course evaluations.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The appointment is at the University of Toronto Scarborough, which is a research-intensive institution with an interdisciplinary commitment, a multicultural student body, and a modern 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, and a teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi, sample course materials, teaching evaluations if available, and evidence of teaching accomplishments. If you have questions about this position, please contact Rose Jones (rjones@utsc.utoronto.ca).

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 must arrange for these persons to submit their letter of recommendation (on letterhead, signed and scanned) directly and electronically to Prof. Jamie Donaldson at dpeschair@utsc.utoronto.ca, with a copy sent to Rose Jones (rjones@utsc.utoronto.ca) by the closing date.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by 11:59 PM EST on Nov. 19, 2018.

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/ Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

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

https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10050/jobdetail.ftl?job=409061