University of Winnipeg: Instructor - 12 Month Term Appointment

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Winnipeg invites applications for a twelve- month term appointment at the rank of Instructor from August 1, 2015 to July 31, 2016 (subject to budgetary approval). Duties will include instructing student laboratories in inorganic and physical chemistry, as well as other duties assigned by the Chair. The successful candidate is expected to have teaching experience and a graduate degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in chemistry. Salary and level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The selection committee will begin reviewing applications on June 30, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of teaching experience and interests, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent directly to:

Dr. Athar Ata, Chair
Department of Chemistry
The University of Winnipeg
515 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3B 2E9
a.ata@uwinnipeg.ca

Applications and letters of reference may be submitted electronically.

The University of Winnipeg is an urban, primarily undergraduate university that appreciates, fosters and promotes values of human dignity, equality, non-discrimination and diversity. The University of Winnipeg is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is initially directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Additional information on the University of Winnipeg is available at http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/.

St. Mary's University: Tenure Track Faculty Position in Materials Chemistry, Green/Sustainable Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or Catalysis

The Department of Chemistry at Saint Mary’s University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence July 1, 2016. The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Chemistry and will normally have postdoctoral or industrial experience. Applicants with a background in the areas of Materials Chemistry, Green/Sustainable Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or Catalysis are particularly encouraged to apply. The incumbent will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, a strong record of research contribution, and a high potential to obtain and retain external research funding. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an innovative, externally-funded research program in his/her field. Primary teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate classroom and lab instruction as well as curriculum development in the areas of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry. Duties may also include graduate-level teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to 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 offers a nationally-accredited Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree program in Chemistry (Major and Honours). Undergraduate students are actively involved in faculty research and graduate students are enrolled in the Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Science Program. As well, the Department is home to the Atlantic Centre for Green Chemistry and has a number of faculty members active in Green/Sustainable 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, DSC, FT-IR, single crystal X-ray diffractometer, various spectrophotometers, and potentiostats (CV, ASV, etc.), all with excellent technical support. All laboratories and research spaces in the Department have been recently 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. Saint Mary’s 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.

Although candidates of all nationalities are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents (all applicants should clearly indicate their status as a Canadian citizen or permanent resident). Saint Mary’s University is committed to the principles of employment equity.

Applicants should provide a single pdf file or paper copy containing: a) a curriculum vitae, b) a concise research proposal (5 pages, NSERC Discovery Grant format including a section on HQP training), c) a teaching dossier including a statement on teaching philosophy and details on experiences training HQP, and d) contact information for three individuals able to act as referees. Please send complete applications by e-mail (or mail) to:

Robert D. Singer
Chairperson
Department of Chemistry
Saint Mary’s University
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3C3
Email: Robert.Singer@smu.ca

The Selection Committee will begin considering applications immediately

with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2016.

Université de Sherbrooke: Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in environmental chemistry, organic synthesis and pharmaceutical chemistry, or materials chemistry

The Université de Sherbrooke invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of associate or full professor in the Département de chimie, Faculté des sciences. This position is subject to obtaining a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in strategic research areas in the Département de chimie, namely environmental chemistry, organic synthesis and pharmaceutical chemistry, and materials chemistry.

Function

• Teaching at the undergraduate (B.Sc.) and graduate (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) levels.

• Independent research.

• Supervision of M.Sc. and Ph.D. students.

• Participation in the University community.

• Services to the scientific community.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in chemistry or related field.

• Enthusiasm and commitment towards undergraduate and graduate teaching with solid pedagogical skills.

• Capacity and motivation to develop strong interactions with the other professors of the Département de chimie and of the Faculté des sciences.

• Pursue outstanding and innovative world-class research having a major impact in her/his field.

• Be recognized internationally as a leader in her/his field.

• Have superior records of attracting and supervising highly qualified personnel (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows).

• Present an original, innovative, highly competitive, and world-class research program.

• Have demonstrated an ability to raise funds, public and / or private, to support research.

The Canada Research Chairs program promotes world-class research in Canadian universities (see http://www.chairs.gc.ca for more information). The application of the candidate for the Chair will be subject to peer review and allocation of the position remains conditional on final approval of the Chair by the secretariat of the CRC program. To be eligible at CRC Chair program Tier 1, the candidate must already hold a position of Associate Professor (or equivalent) or Full Professor (or equivalent) in another institution. Chair holders are also eligible for the Canada Foundation for Innovation program. French is the working language at the Université de Sherbrooke, and the successful candidate will be expected to teach in French. Tentative starting date : April 1

Applications Procedure

Review of applications will begin on July 1st, 2015, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, including a description of their teaching interests, a detailed research proposal, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation (citing this announcement, and addressing both research and teaching potential) sent directly to:

Dean
Faculté des sciences
Offer no. 02204
Université de Sherbrooke
2500, boul. de l’Université
Sherbrooke (Québec)  J1K 2R1  CANADA
Email : doyensci@usherbrooke.ca

Université de Sherbrooke values diversity, equality and employment equity in its community, and welcomes applications from all qualified persons, in particular women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, native people and disabled persons. However, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. French is the common and teaching language at the Université de Sherbrooke. Applicants who have not fully mastered the French language will be considered provided they commit to enhancing their knowledge of French in their first year on the job.

University of Victoria: Tier 2 CRC Chair in New Materials and Techniques for Health Applications

The University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor as a Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier 2 in the Department of Chemistry in the area of “New Materials and Techniques for Health Applications”. The CRC program offers the possibility for nomination of outstanding researchers for professorships in areas that will further the institution's overall research priorities and enable them to maximize their contributions as centres of research and research training. Outstanding researchers in all fields of chemistry are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will be nominated by the university for a CRC Tier 2. If appropriate, the position could involve a formal cross appointment in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, with teaching responsibilities assigned in the Department of Chemistry.

Requirements

In accordance with the regulations for the Canada Research Chairs (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx), nominees should be within 10 years of receiving their PhD. The successful candidate will be an emerging scholar who has demonstrated research productivity and potential to achieve international recognition within the next 5-10 years. The appointee will be expected to establish an independent, creative and high-impact research program based on external research funding. The appointee will develop as an outstanding teacher and mentor of undergraduate and graduate students, and will contribute to the development and delivery of core programs. Postdoctoral experience or equivalent is desirable.

Application Instructions

Applicants should provide:
a) a curriculum vitae,
b) a concise research proposal (5 pages, NSERC Discovery Grant format preferred),
c) a short statement on teaching philosophy or teaching dossier, and
d) names and contact information for three or more individuals able to act as referees.
Documents should be sent to: Sandra Carlson, Department Secretary, Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, PO Box 3065 STN CSC, Victoria BC V8W 3V6 Canada, dsecchem@uvic.ca
Applications will be considered after 18 June 2015 to identify a suitable candidate who may be nominated to the CRC by the nomination deadlines of 9 October 2015 for appointment 1 July 2016.

Equity Statement

The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Case Closed: Jason Hein hired by UBC

The University of British Columbia has hired Jason Hein. Jason completed his B.S. and Ph.D. at the University of Manitoba with Philip G. Hultin. He then held an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Scripps Research Institute with Prof. K. Barry Sharpless and Prof. Valery V. Fokin. He worked as a senior research associate at Scripps with Prof. Donna Blackmond before joining the faculty at UC-Merced in 2011. Congratulations Jason!

Memorial University: Tenure Track Position in Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective on or after January 1, 2016, subject to budgetary approval. The successful applicant will be required to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program in organic chemistry with focus in any of the following areas: synthesis and study of biologically relevant organic molecules, chemical biology, chemical genetics, medicinal chemistry, bionanometrials and related themes. The ideal applicant will complement existing research within the Department and fit within the framework of Memorial University’s research strategies (http://www.mun.ca/research/framework/themes.php). A PhD in Chemistry is required as well as post-doctoral experience in a relevant area. The new appointee will be responsible for teaching Organic Chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, first year chemistry as  required, and also develop additional course(s) in their area of expertise. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Chemistry Department has 21 faculty and, 80 graduate students in research programs supported by NSERC as well as other provincial, federal and international funding agencies.
Research is supported by modern instrumentation in all areas of chemistry. The chemistry department at Memorial University is a highly collaborative environment; the new appointee is
encouraged to build on these, as well as initiate additional, collaborations. 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 (http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ResearchPortal-PortailDeRecherche/Instructions-Instructions/DGSD_eng.asp), and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to:

Dr. Peter Pickup, Head
Department of Chemistry
Memorial University
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada A1B 3X7
Telephone: (709) 864-8772
Fax: (709) 864-3702
E-mail: chemhead@mun.ca

Deadline for receipt of applications is August 24, 2015.

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.