University of Saskatchewan: Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Analytical Environmental Chemistry

The College of Arts and Science invites applications from qualified individuals for a tenure-track appointment and Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Analytical Environmental Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry (artsandscience.usask.ca/chemistry). Applications from women and  members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Recruitment will be guided by the Government of Canada Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan for Canada Research Chairs (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/programprogramme/equity-equite/index-eng.aspx) and by the strong commitment of the University of Saskatchewan, College of Arts and Science, and Department of Chemistry to employment equity and diversity.

The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program is the flagship of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world's top countries in research and development (www.chairschaires.gc.ca). The successful candidate will build an internationally-recognized program in analytical chemistry as  applied to environmental science, broadly defined. Appropriate areas of focus include, but are not limited to, the chemistry of aqueous interfaces in the environment, analysis of contaminants in complex environmental media, application of synchrotron techniques in environmental science, and the development of new analytical methods. The Chair will attract and maintain extramural funding, participate in graduate supervision, and contribute to design and delivery of the department's undergraduate and graduate analytical chemistry curriculum.

The Department of Chemistry is the home of 20 faculty, 17 staff, and more than 80 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows working in every area of chemistry. The University of Saskatchewan is home to the largest interdisciplinary toxicology research and training centre in Canada (www.usask.ca/toxicology), University of Saskatchewan School of Environment and Sustainability (www.usask.ca/sens), and the Global Institute for Water Security. The Chair will have the opportunity to seek affiliation with these units if appropriate. The campus is home to leading-edge research infrastructure, including the Canadian Light Source national synchrotron facility (www.lightsource.ca), the Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre (www.usask.ca/sssc), and a 24 MeV cyclotron (www.fedorukcentre.ca), as well as National Research Council, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Environment Canada research centres.

The University of Saskatchewan is situated in Treaty 6 territory and the Métis homeland and is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities, offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 23,000, and is committed to enhancing our national and global research standing.

Qualifications

Tier 2 chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars, who have been active researchers in their fields for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination. Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned a PhD in chemistry or equivalent qualification, for whom legitimate career interruptions exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process. The successful candidate will have an exceptional track record of research and a demonstrated potential for attracting competitively awarded research funding. Experience in interdisciplinary research partnerships and a commitment to education is ideal.

Salary bands for this position are as follows: Assistant Professor: $93,293 to $112,109; Associate Professor: $112,109 to $130,925; and Professor $130,925 to $152,877. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program. To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter outlining your qualifications and your vision for the position; curriculum vitae; a description of your proposed research program, a description of your teaching interests and philosophy, and the contact information for three referees to:

Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Department of Chemistry
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5C9
Canada
Telephone: (306) 966-4655
Fax: (306) 966-4730
Email: ronda.duke@usask.ca

Review of applications will begin September 18, 2017; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2018. Applications submitted as a single pdf by email are preferred.

http://artsandscience.usask.ca/chemistry/Faculty_Position_CRC_Analytical_Environmental_Chemistry_Saskatchewan.pdf

2017 Gender Equity in Canadian Chemistry

Where does Canadian chemistry stand with gender equity? The total faculty numbers and Canada Research Chairs show there's a long way to go, but a lot of variety by the discipline and department.

UBC: Assistant Professor in Analytical Chemistry, Tenure Track

The Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia (www.chem.ubc.ca) is seeking an outstanding new investigator for a full time tenure-track faculty position, at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking candidates of exceptional scientific talent who have demonstrated success in analytical chemistry working at the interface of one or more other areas of science including, but not limited to, biological chemistry, data science, environmental chemistry, materials chemistry, and radiochemistry.

The position requires a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a related discipline, postdoctoral experience, and an outstanding research track record. Relevant postdoctoral experience is highly desirable. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an internationally recognized research program. As a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry, the successful applicant will be expected to effectively supervise graduate students, collaborate with other faculty members, obtain external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate Chemistry courses, and actively participate in departmental activities. Leading candidates will complement and strengthen the Department and University’s expertise in research and education.

The successful candidate will be eligible to hold an appointment at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level but a higher rank may be considered for applicants with exceptional qualifications and experience.

The anticipated start date is July 1st, 2018.

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. Canadian and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.

Applicants should send curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a summary of research interests, a detailed research proposal, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and arrange to have three reference letters sent directly to:

2017chemsearch@chem.ubc.ca

Deadline for receipt of complete applications is NOVEMBER 1ST, 2017

https://www.chem.ubc.ca/positions-available

UBC - Okanagan: Biochemistry and Green Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences , at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia, invites applications for two tenure-track appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor, one in Biochemistry and one in Green Chemistry. Each appointment is expected to start on July 1, 2018, or soon thereafter.

A doctoral degree and post-doctoral or equivalent experience in the relevant field (biochemistry or synthetic chemistry, respectively) is required. While each appointment will be held in the Department of Chemistry, there will be opportunities for intra- and inter-Faculty research collaborations. The successful candidate will, thus, be an excellent interdisciplinary scholar who has demonstrated strong research productivity and will be expected to establish an independent, rigorous, innovative, high-impact, externally-funded research program that complements existing strengths within the Department and in other disciplines in the Faculty and across campus. 

For the Biochemistry position, qualified candidates with expertise in experimental areas related to structural biology, membrane biophysics, and protein and nucleic acid biochemistry are particularly encouraged to apply. For the Green Chemistry position, qualified candidates with research interests in catalysts relevant to green synthesis of molecules or polymers (including earth-abundant transition metals, biocatalysts, photoredox catalysts, and/or organocatalysis) are particularly encouraged to apply. 

The appointee will have demonstrated experience as, or capacity to be, an excellent teacher and mentor of undergraduate and graduate students, and will be expected to teach existing courses in the Department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to curriculum development and course delivery specific to their area of expertise, and to undertake service responsibilities at the Departmental, Faculty, University, and professional levels, as appropriate.

UBC is one of the world's leading universities, and is consistently ranked in the top 40 worldwide. The university has two distinct campuses, one in Vancouver and one in Kelowna. UBC's Okanagan campus, located in the city of Kelowna, has strong undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 8,000 students in seven faculties. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, one of the most scenic regions in Canada, it offers an intimate learning environment and excellent opportunities for regional, national, and international scholarly activities.

To apply for this position please visit the link - 
http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers-postings/faculty.php (Job Opening ID#26962 and #26966)

Applicants are asked to submit:
(i) a cover letter, addressed to Dr. Gino DiLabio (Head, Department of Chemistry), outlining qualification for the position and fit with the department and the IKBSAS;
(ii) a curriculum vitae;
(iii) a one-page statement of research interests and a five-page (maximum) research proposal. The proposal must be original; articulate a long-term vision that demonstrates impact, in terms of groundbreaking advances in the field and/or on society; outline short-term objectives; and define the methodologies to be employed;
(iv) a two-page (maximum) statement on teaching philosophy, interests, and plans for research mentoring of students and other highly qualified personnel;
(v) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching/course evaluations); and
vi) the names and contact information of three referees who may be contacted to submit letters of reference.

Inquires may be directed to Dr. Gino DiLabio (Head of Chemistry) at: Gino.DiLabio@ubc.ca. All email correspondence must indicate the competition title (Assistant Professor: Biochemistry) or (Assistant Professor: Green Chemistry) in the subject line. 

Deadline for applications is October 13, 2017. However, candidates who want to be considered for the Canada 150 Research Chairs program click here should contact Dr. DiLabio as soon as possible, and must submit the relevant documentation by July 25, 2017. All appointments are subject to 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.

In support of our commitment to equity and diversity, all candidates will be invited to participate in an online Equity Survey as part of the appointment process.

University of Victoria: Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in the area of Organic Chemistry. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a research program of international stature and teaching organic chemistry courses at all levels. In addition to this position, the Department has advertised a position for an Assistant Teaching Professor in Organic Chemistry.

The University of Victoria, on the west coast of Canada, is in the top one per cent of universities in the world for scientific impact and fourth in the Leiden ranking in Canada for proportionate research impact in science . The Department of Chemistry (www.chemistry.uvic.ca) is a research-intensive unit that is dedicated to providing outstanding programs in Chemistry. The Department is one of the strongest in Canada, boasting new research space, and offering outstanding research opportunities within the areas of health, energy, and materials chemistry. The Department is highly collegial and benefits from the services of a very effective and dedicated staff.

Requirements

• Hold a PhD in a relevant area; postdoctoral or equivalent experience is desirable;
• Be an emerging scholar, as demonstrated by experience in conducting research and productivity as an author of publications in leading scholarly journals;
• An innovative and high-impact research proposal;
• Be an effective teacher of chemistry, as evidenced by evaluation data, testimonials and other documentation.

Application Instructions

Applicants should provide:

• a cover letter,
• a curriculum vitae,
• a concise research proposal (5 pages, NSERC Discovery Grant format preferred),
• a teaching dossier (including a teaching philosophy) that reflects a commitment to teaching,
• names and contact information for three individuals able to act as referees.

Documents should be sent to Sandra Carlson, Department Secretary, Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, PO Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria BC V8W 2Y2 Canada, dsecchem@uvic.ca. Review of applications will begin on 1 September 2017 and continue until the position is filled for potential appointment on 1 July 2018.

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association (http://uvicfa.ca). 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 however in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

https://www.uvic.ca/science/chemistry/assets/docs/Assistant%20Professor%20Organic%20Chemistry%20Posting.pdf

Huck Grover Hired by Memorial

Congratulations to Huck Grover, who has been hired by Memorial University of Newfoundland as a tenure-track assistant professor. He completed his B.Sc. (Hons) at Wifrid Laurier before completing his Ph.D. at Western University with Michael Kerr.  He then moved to the University of California - Berkeley where he worked for Tom Maimone. Dr. Grover is a native of Hamilton, Ontario and completed his B.Sc. (Hons) at Wilfrid Laurier University. He then completed a Ph.D. in chemistry at Western University under the supervision of Professor Michael Kerr. Since 2014, he has been a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California - Berkeley with Tom Maimone.  Huck is a natural product synthetic organic chemist who will develop new synthetic methods for the synthesis of natural products and pharmaceuticals. Congratulations Huck!

http://www.chem.mun.ca/zfac/hkg.php