Sunday, May 22, 2016

University of Waterloo: Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Nanotechnology

The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in any area of Nanotechnology.

Exceptional candidates at a more senior level may also be considered. Applicants should have outstanding training and demonstrated excellence in areas related to nanotechnology, especially nanoscience, that complement existing strengths, ranging from computational studies and fundamental properties of materials to novel applications and devices. The successful candidate is expected to establish a strong independent research group and be able to develop interdisciplinary collaborations with other researchers in the Department of Chemistry, the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) and other departments and centres at Waterloo.

Successful candidates will also have established outstanding teaching records or will be able to provide evidence of potential for high-quality teaching in nanotechnology at all levels. Postdoctoral experience, in addition to a Ph.D. degree in any area of chemistry or related fields, is essential. The salary range of this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $95,000 to $120,000 for 12 months.  Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. Anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2017.

 The University of Waterloo has an excellent reputation in Nanotechnology and offers outstanding research and teaching environments, including unique on-campus facilities for materials characterization and device fabrication, as well as access to machining and electronics shops, and instrumentation and computation facilities.  Nanotechnology academic programs at Waterloo, both undergraduate and graduate, are unique collaborative efforts that draw on academic departments from across the Faculties of Science and Engineering, uniting a variety of disciplines in a common educational and research initiative.

            William P. Power, Chair (wppower@uwaterloo.ca)
            Department of Chemistry
            University of Waterloo
            200 University Ave. W.
            Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1 CANADA

 Applicants should submit a complete curriculum vita, a research proposal (max. 5 pages in length) and arrange for three letters of recommendation from professional references to arrive before August 1, 2016. Additional information about the Department of Chemistry and the University of Waterloo can be found at http://uwaterloo.ca/chemistry. The University of Waterloo respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

https://uwaterloo.ca/chemistry/employment-opportunities

Friday, May 20, 2016

Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry UPEI 9 month Term Position

The University of Prince Edward Island invites applications to the Department of Chemistry for consideration for a 9 month limited term position in Inorganic Chemistry.  Applicants must either currently hold a Ph.D. degree in inorganic chemistry or a related field.  Teaching experience and/or postdoctoral experience would be an asset. The appointment will be a limited 9 month term position at the Assistant Professor level, and will commence August 1, 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The successful candidate will teach inorganic chemistry at the undergraduate level, as well as introductory chemistry.  Specific courses to be taught are second year Inorganic Chemistry (Chem 272), third year Inorganic Chemistry (Chem 374), Advanced Chemistry Laboratory (Chem 483), General Chemistry II (Chem 112) and a senior-level Inorganic Chemistry course (Chem 468); course descriptions can be found in the UPEI calendar http://www.upei.ca/programsandcourses/chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at UPEI has a young and very active faculty, with a vibrant research profile.  We offer Chemistry Majors, Honours, and Masters programs , as well as an interdisciplinary PhD program. The Department is housed in a modern teaching and research facility, opened in 1996, and 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.  For more information please see the departmental web page at http://www.upei.ca/chemistry/.


Completed applications will consist of a curriculum vitae and a statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy and experience.  Applicants must also arrange for letters from three referees to be sent directly to the address below. Applicants may also include a statement of research interests.  To receive full consideration, complete applications should be received electronically (pdf or word file) by June 15, 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 to:
Dr. Rabin Bissessur,
Chair, Department of Chemistry
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE, C1A 4P3
Phone: (902) 566 0510
Email: rabissessur@upei.ca

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Dalhousie University: Chemical Engineering

Probationary Tenure-Track Appointment at the Rank of Assistant Professor
Chemical Engineering Program
The Department of Process Engineering and Applied Science is seeking applicants for a probationary tenure-track appointment. This position will be at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Chemical Engineering program and will commence January 1st, 2017, or earlier if the applicant chosen is available. The successful candidate will teach and conduct research in the field of Chemical or Process Engineering, and while the chief evaluation criteria will be excellence in research and teaching irrespective of research area, special consideration will be given to applicants working in the field of process control and optimization. Other areas of interest include, but are not limited to, catalysis, renewable energy and sustainability, electrochemical engineering, and other areas with some connection to Canadian industry, particularly industry in the Maritimes. The position will be filled by a chemical engineer able to teach core courses in our Chemical Engineering program, who would also teach technical electives and graduate courses in his or her area of specialization. 
The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally funded research program and to supervise graduate students in the department. Current research activities in the Chemical Engineering program are diverse, and include interdisciplinary collaborations with researchers in other programs, other departments, and other institutions. Candidates with areas of specialization that may be complementary to those of faculty members currently in the program are encouraged. 
Applicants must hold a doctorate in Chemical Engineering or in a closely related field, and have demonstrated excellence in the teaching of university-level courses in this discipline.  Applicants should also have a track record in research that includes peer-reviewed journal articles, conference presentations, and research grants.  Candidates must be registered professional engineers in Canada, or eligible and committed to registration in Nova Scotia.
Applications will be accepted until June 30th, 2016. Those looking to be considered for this position must submit a statement of their teaching philosophy, a statement of their research interests, their curriculum vitae, and arrange for three letters of reference (to be sent directly to the search committee) to the following address:
Chair – Chemical Engineering Search Committee
Department of Process Engineering and Applied Science
Dalhousie University, Sexton Campus, P.O. Box 15000
Sexton House, Room E-102, 1360 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
Or via email to Julie.OGrady@dal.ca
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, visible minorities, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For further information, please visit www.dal.ca/respect.

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Memorial University: Tier II Canada Research Chair in Ocean-Atmosphere Chemical Exchange

MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Tier II Canada Research Chair in Ocean-Atmosphere Chemical Exchange
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The Department of Chemistry, Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Ocean-Atmosphere Chemical Exchange. The successful applicant will be required to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program in analytical chemistry specifically with an application to the exchange of chemicals across the ocean-atmosphere interface and whose research program fits into the areas identified in Memorial’s Research Strategy Framework (http://www.mun.ca/research/framework/themes.php). The position requires a PhD in Chemistry, post-doctoral experience and an excellent track record in research relevant to the Chair’s mandate. An aptitude for teaching is also required as the appointee will be responsible for teaching analytical and environmental chemistry courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and first year chemistry as required. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars with 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, 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. If approved as a Chair holder, the appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor. This is subject to final budgetary approval by the University.

The Chemistry Department has 21 faculty and 80 graduate students in research programs supported by NSERC and other provincial, federal, international, and industrial funding agencies. Research is supported with 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:

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 20, 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.

Trent University: 9-month full-time, limited-term appointment biochemistry and organic chemistry

Trent University invites applications for a 9-month full-time, limited-term appointment in the Department of Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will start August 1, 2016, subject to budgetary approval. A Ph.D. degree and demonstrated teaching and research experience in biochemistry and organic chemistry is required. The successful candidate will teach five one-semester courses in the areas of biochemistry and organic synthesis.

Please send applications, including a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and the names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three referees who would be willing to supply a reference letter on the candidate’s behalf to: chemistry@trentu.ca attention Andrew Vreugdenhil, Chair, Department of Chemistry. Please note that applications will only be accepted in PDF format via email (please put all documents into one PDF file).

The deadline for receipt of applications is May 20, 2016.

Trent University is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive campus community and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Trent University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process or require an accessible version of a document/publication, please contact avreugdenhil@trentu.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Mount Allison University: One-year term appointment in Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Mount Allison University invites applications for a one-year term appointment in Biochemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. The successful candidate will teach four undergraduate courses including Molecular Immunology (BIOC 3051), and likely three from Lipid and Membrane Biochemistry, Advanced Metabolism, Current Advances in Biochemistry and a topic in the candidate’s area of expertise, not already offered. Contributions to research and service are expected over the one-year term. The successful candidate will have access to university research facilities. Applicants can learn more about the Department at www.mta.ca/chemistry/.

The anticipated start date for the position is July 1st, 2016, subject to budgetary approval. Applications must include a curriculum vitae, evidence of effective teaching & research (including a teaching dossier if available), a statement of teaching interests, and the names and contact information for 3 references. Applications must be submitted at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/7280 and will begin to be reviewed on May 27, 2016 and continue until the position is filled.

For more information contact:
Dr. Stephen Duffy, Chair of the Search Committee,
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry,
Mount Allison University, 63C York Street, Sackville, NB, E4L 1G8
Phone: (506) 364-2360, Email: sduffy@mta.ca

Mount Allison University welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified men and women, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadians and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.

Friday, May 6, 2016

Ryerson University: Tenure Track Faculty Position in Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biology in the Faculty of Science at Ryerson University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Organic Chemistry at the Assistant Professor level. The successful applicant will have a PhD in Chemistry or closely associated field, with post-doctoral experience preferred. The successful candidate will be an organic chemist, who uses synthetic, analytical or physical chemical methods to explore research problems at the interface of chemistry and biology. Candidates shall hold a strong research profile (e.g., evidence of an emerging scholarly record, ability to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program), evidence of high-quality teaching, student training and curriculum development, and a capacity for collegial service. This position commences September 1, 2016, subject to final budgetary approval.

The Department of Chemistry and Biology is in a phase of dynamic growth, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to BSc degrees in Chemistry, Biomedical Science and Biology, the department offers an MSc and PhD program in Molecular Science as well as MASc and PhD program in Environmental Applied Science and Management. The new faculty member will have the opportunity to supervise graduate students in these programs.

The Department of Chemistry and Biology welcomes applications from those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship. Candidates who will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense are encouraged to apply. Aboriginal candidates interested in working at Ryerson University are welcome to contact Ms. Tracey King, M.Ed., Aboriginal HR Consultant, Aboriginal Recruitment and Retention Initiative, at t26king@ryerson.ca.

Interested candidates should prepare their application packages, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, research proposal, and up to three recent publications. Research proposals are limited to 5 pages including figures, and should conform to the guidelines including prescribed section headings for the "free-form" portion of the NSERC Discovery Grants Program application - see http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ResearchPortal-PortailDeRecherche/Instructions-Instructions/DG-SD_eng.aspunder "Proposal" for details. Candidates should not submit any other part of the NSERC application aside from the free-form research proposal; selected candidates may be requested to submit a budget at a later date. Please indicate in your application if you are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.

Applications should be sent to Dr. Stephen Wylie, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Biology by e-mail (pdf attachments preferred) to cabchair@ryerson.ca. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted directly to the Department Chair at the email address above or by post (Department of Chemistry and Biology, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3). For e-mail submissions, signed, scanned pdf letters sent from the referee's official university or business email address are acceptable. Deadline for submission is Friday June 17, 2016. Although applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, only those received by the deadline will be guaranteed full consideration.

Ryerson University is on a transformative path to become Canada's leading comprehensive innovation university. The University's academic plan, Our Time to Lead, can be found at the following: http://www.ryerson.ca/provost/

Located in the heart of one of the world's most culturally and linguistically diverse urban centres, Ryerson's high quality programs and scholarly, research and creative activities extend beyond the walls of the University.

Ryerson is deeply connected to the city and the world beyond, attracting talent, opportunities and global connections to the Greater Toronto Area. Programs and curriculum are not static; they are relevant to changing careers, professions and scholarly disciplines. Students, faculty and staff challenge the status quo with new solutions and new ways of thinking. Longstanding partnerships with community, industry, government, and professional practice drive research and innovation that responds to real-world problems.

Ryerson recognizes that creativity and innovation should not be contained. Its diverse learning community collaborates across disciplines and with external partners, taking smart, calculated risks to turn promising ideas into tangible solutions, products, processes or services that make a positive and meaningful impact upon society. Students are trusted to learn. In their programs and through experiential learning opportunities students solve complex problems, think critically and communicate clearly, gaining the confidence and knowledge to build careers, enter diverse professions or to launch their own ventures and create jobs.

The evolution of Ryerson has positioned the University to be ready and able to take on a role in keeping with its success as a connector, builder and innovator. This is Ryerson's time to lead. For more about Ryerson University's past, present and future, visit: www.ryerson.ca

This position falls under the jurisdiction of the Ryerson Faculty Association (RFA). The RFA collective agreement can be viewed at:http://www.ryerson.ca/content/dam/teaching/documents/RFA_CA/RFA_Collective_Agreement-July_1_2011_to_June_30_2015.pdf. The RFA's website can be found at: www.rfanet.ca. A summary of RFA benefits can be found at:http://www.ryerson.ca/hr/benefits/benefits_by_group/rfa/index.html.

Ryerson University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.