University of Alberta: Director, Quantum Horizons Alberta - Edmonton

https://www.quantumhorizonsab.ca/ (QHA) was established in 2023 as an Alberta-wide initiative to expand our foundational knowledge of quantum science, to pursue transformational research into the potential of quantum physics, and to enhance Alberta's stature as a globally recognized jurisdiction for quantum research and innovation. Initiated by a $12-million gift from a group of visionary donors, QHA is a $25-million centre of excellence that will build on and increase Alberta's considerable capacity in quantum research through a partnership with the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary, and the University of Lethbridge.

QHA will catalyze existing expertise and attract new talent with the goal to recruit a minimum of eight new quantum research professors to Alberta over the next five years along with funding for many postdoctoral scholars and graduate students. Together, these initiatives will train the next generation of quantum scientists, including postdoctoral scholars and graduate students at each of the universities.

QHA will enable a long-term and sustainable path for Alberta's leadership in quantum research and innovation, creating impact that will reach far beyond Alberta.

The University of Alberta is actively seeking an established researcher to take on the pivotal role of inaugural Director, Quantum Horizons Alberta - Edmonton and tenured Full Professor. The Director will be tasked with guiding this initiative to new frontiers of knowledge and application in quantum science. This role requires a visionary leader, someone capable of inspiring a diverse team of researchers, graduate students, and stakeholders towards achieving ambitious goals that will accelerate and impact quantum research outcomes. The Director will oversee strategic planning, operational and research direction, and the integration of quantum sciences at the intersection of academia, government, and industry, all while establishing and promoting a culture of excellence and inclusion.

The successful candidate for this prestigious position must hold a Ph.D. in physics or a related field and will be offered a tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor within the Department, in accordance with the University of Alberta Faculty Agreement, and a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have achieved the rank of tenured Full Professor or an equivalent level of seniority at a research-intensive university and is actively leading or previously led an innovative and externally-funded research program in the theory of quantum matter. This individual will have a history of supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and experience teaching physics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. A proven track record in securing funding, the ability to develop a coherent scientific vision and research plan, and experience engaging and building collaborations with the academic community and industry is essential. Additionally, the Director must possess outstanding communication skills, capable of articulating the vision and achievements of Quantum Horizons Alberta to a global audience.

This role represents a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of a scientific revolution, shaping the direction of quantum research and education at the University of Alberta and beyond. The Director will influence the trajectory of quantum science globally and will also play a crucial role in building a sustainable, innovative ecosystem that nurtures talent and propels Alberta to the forefront of the quantum age. If you are driven by the challenge of leading a world-renowned initiative at the intersection of discovery and innovation, we invite you to apply for the role of Director at Quantum Horizons Alberta - Edmonton.

To explore this opportunity further, please send your curriculum vitae and letter of interest in confidence, with the subject line \“QHA Director Edmonton\” to apply@jssearch.ca.

As part of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program requirements, the university must conduct recruitment efforts to hire Canadians and permanent residents before offering a job to a temporary foreign worker. To ensure we remain in compliance with these regulations, please include the appropriate statement on your application “I am a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident” or “I am not a Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident.”

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the process, please let us know in your application and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

About the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs, and research stations are primarily located on the traditional territory of Cree, Blackfoot, Metis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, and Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe nations; lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 and homeland of the Metis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Metis and Inuit nations.

The University of Alberta is one of Canada's top universities and one of the top 100 in the world, home to over 44,000 students, 15,000 faculty and staff, and over 300,000 alumni worldwide.

The U of A has an annual budget of more than $1.9 billion including over $600 million in annual research funding. It offers over 200 undergraduate, and over 500 graduate programs within 3 colleges and 17 faculties (including the only Faculty of Native Studies in North America) on five campuses. The North Campus (main campus) is nestled on the edge of the North Saskatchewan River Valley and is less than a four-hour drive to the Rocky Mountains.

About Edmonton

Edmonton is the fifth largest city in Canada and the capital city of the province of Alberta. It is one of the youngest and fastest-growing cities in the country. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the northernmost city in North America with a population over one million people.

Edmonton is a hotbed of cultural diversity. Edmonton shines in the heart of Canada's most dynamic region. At the same time, it is also a place full of risk-takers; people who thrive in a curiously cooperative community. From the continent's first, biggest, and wildest Fringe Theatre Festival to a shopping mall that spans 48 city blocks, Edmontonians have never been afraid to do things a little differently.

As one of Canada's youngest major cities, Edmonton embraces new ideas and experimentation. A national hub for post-secondary education, medical health, and arts and culture, Edmonton is an economic engine fueled by a spirit of creativity, entrepreneurialism and a commitment to working together to achieve great things.

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The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Ehsan Hamzehpoor hired by Université de Montréal

Ehsan grew up in Dehyadegar, a village in Sirjan, Iran. After finishing high school, he moved to Tehran where he studied for his bachelor’s degree in Pure Chemistry. He then fell head over heels for the city of Montreal and started a Ph.D. in material chemistry at McGill University (2017-2023) as an FRQNT scholar. Under the supervision of Professor Dmytro F. Perepichka he worked on functional π-conjugated materials and solid-state photophysics and defended his Ph.D. thesis titled “Crystal Engineering of Room Temperature Phosphorescence in Organic Solids”. In 2023, he moved to the University of British Columbia at Vancouver to begin his postdoctoral research as a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow and a
Killam Laureate, working on organic macromolecules and supramolecular chemistry using reversible covalent bonds in Prof. Mark J. MacLachlan's group.

In spring 2025, Ehsan will embark on a new chapter as an Assistant Professor in organic synthesis of materials within the Department of Chemistry at Université de Montréal.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ehsan-hamzehpoor-340216ba/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hamzehsan

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Dr. Abishek K. Iyer hired by the University of Manitoba

Dr. Abishek K. Iyer earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of Delhi. Dr. Iyer worked as a research assistant at Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) under Dr. Sebastian C. Peter where his research focused on the synthesis of intermetallic and organic-inorganic hybrid materials. In 2013, he started his Ph.D. research under Prof. Arthur Mar, at the University of Alberta, Canada. His research focused on developing rational design principles for introducing acentric building units to increase the chances of forming noncentrosymmetric structures.

In 2019 he joined the group of Prof. Mercouri Kanatzidis’s at Northwestern University as a postdoctoral fellow. During this time, he addressed challenges in developing new synthetic methods, designing structural principles, and growing crystals of high-efficiency optical materials as IR detectors for detecting air pollutants (CO2, NOx) impacting the climate and optical countermeasures for defense purposes. He has started as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Manitoba. 

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Jacob (Terry) Blaskovits hired at the University of Alberta

Jacob (Terry) Blaskovits joined the group of Dr. Denis Andrienko at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (Mainz, Germany) as a postdoctoral fellow in autumn 2023. He obtained his PhD at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPF/ETH Lausanne, Switzerland), working on the data-driven design of organic electronic materials in the group of Prof. Clémence Corminboeuf. He received his MSc at Université Laval (Québec City, Canada) as a Schmeelk Canada fellow in 2018, working under the supervision of Profs. Mario Leclerc (polymer chemistry) and Paul

Johnson (computational chemistry). In 2016, he was awarded an NSERC foreign study fellowship to conduct research for half a year in the group of Prof. Alán Aspuru-Guzik at Harvard University (Cambridge, USA). He received a BSc from Université Laval in 2016 as an inaugural Schulich Leader scholar. Beyond his research activities, he is a passionate educator and classical musician, and has taught music and science at Gandhi Ashram School in rural northern India in 2018-2019.

He will join the University of Alberta Department of Chemistry in summer 2025 as an Assistant Professor.

University of Manitoba: Instructor I (organic chemistry)

The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a full-time probationary position at the rank of Instructor I, commencing September 1, 2024, or on a mutually agreed upon date. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department seeks an emerging scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and pedagogical development in Organic Chemistry. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated expertise in Organic Chemistry (e.g. relevant teaching experience, Ph.D., publications in organic chemistry). Duties include undergraduate teaching, including live lecture, lab-based instruction, and service-related activities. Additional duties may include pedagogical, course and lab development. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a track record of outstanding teaching contributions, curriculum development, and work in a collaborative environment with diverse students.

To enhance our department and create role models for a diverse population of students, we particularly invite applications from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including women, Indigenous peoples, other visible minorities, and those committed to a diverse environment.

The Department currently has 21 full time tenured and tenure track faculty members and 10 Instructors and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry. The Department has well-established and equipped teaching and research facilities such as microwave reactors, X-ray diffractometers, NMR spectrometers, thermogravimetric analysis, electrochemical equipment, IR spectroscopy, gas-chromatography mass spectrometers and high performance liquid chromatography instruments among others, and is supported by strong links with other University of Manitoba departments including Microbiology, Physics and Astronomy, Biological Sciences and Civil Engineering. Instructors and faculty members receive strong support by the University’s Centre for Teaching and Learning. Further information about the Department can be obtained from https://umanitoba.ca/science/chemistry.

Winnipeg is the largest city in the Province of Manitoba. The city has a rich cultural environment, including symphony, opera, dance, theatre, and ethnic festivals. The region provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation throughout all seasons. To discover more about Winnipeg, please visit https://www.winnipeg.ca/.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Applications including a curriculum vitae, a description of teaching philosophy and pedagogy development interest including a discussion of the applicant's approach in engaging students in large classrooms and in advising and mentoring students (2 pages), evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), an equity, diversity, and inclusion statement (2 pages), and contact information for three references should be sent to chemistry.recruitment@umanitoba.ca (PDF files preferred). Please ensure to specify position number # 34478 in the application.

Review of applications will begin on June 10, 2024, and will remain open until the position is filled. For further information, please contact John Sorensen, John.Sorensen@umanitoba.ca the search committee chair.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

Dr. Terri Lovell hired by the University of Ottawa [@LovellTerri]

Dr. Terri Lovell earned her BSc from Memorial University of Newfoundland and MSc in polymer science at the University of Oregon (UO). She worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific (legacy Molecular Probes) and became fascinated by fluorescent probes. She pursued a PhD with Prof. Jasti at UO; focusing on using nanohoops as new fluorescent scaffolds, finetuning their photophysical properties, and exploring their biological applications. She obtained an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship and chose a postdoctoral position at McGill University with Prof. Gonzalo Cosa, working on improving fluorophores for single-molecule fluorescence microscopy. Dr. Lovell accepted an Assistant Professor position at the University of Ottawa, which she will begin in July 2024.

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University of Waterloo: Definite Term Lecturer position in Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a full-time Definite Term Lecturer position in Biochemistry. The successful candidate will normally teach five courses over three terms per year in introductory biochemistry and related advanced topics. In addition to teaching, they will have a substantial role in advising undergraduate students and in further developing the Biochemistry undergraduate program, which is a joint program of the departments of Chemistry and Biology. Details concerning the biochemistry program may be found at: https://uwaterloo.ca/science/undergraduate/programs/biochemistry.

This appointment will be made for an initial three-year term. This position fills an important role in the program, however, and it is anticipated that an appointee with outstanding performance will be considered for a permanent appointment as a Continuing Lecturer during a second three-year term.

Applicants should have outstanding training and demonstrated excellence in biochemistry. A doctoral degree in biochemistry or a closely related discipline is required; postdoctoral experience is desired. Applicants should have established an outstanding biochemistry teaching record or be able to provide evidence of potential for high-quality teaching in biochemistry at all levels within the undergraduate curriculum. Experience in implementing evidence-based pedagogical practices in a university setting will be considered an asset.

The University of Waterloo is located in the vibrant and friendly two-university Region of Waterloo (population 550,000) in southwestern Ontario, approximately 100 km from Toronto. The Faculty of Science (https://uwaterloo.ca/science) has an excellent reputation for teaching biochemistry and science at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It offers outstanding research and teaching environments, including new teaching facilities in the Science Teaching Complex, which opened in 2016. The University of Waterloo is also home to the world's largest co-operative education program, where students gain work experience during work terms as part of their degree program.

The anticipated salary range for the Definite Term Lecturer is $85,000 to $100,000 per year. The start date for this position is November 1, 2024.

Applications received by May 15, 2024 will be given full consideration. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Application materials must be submitted online through https://ofas.uwaterloo.ca/. Please include electronic copies of a cover letter explaining how your expertise and training fit this position (addressed to Dr. John F. Corrigan, Chair of Chemistry), a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy and how you will contribute to an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) learning environment (maximum of 5 pages), and provide the names, affiliations, and the institutional email addresses of your three references. The references will be invited directly by email from our system to upload letters for you via a link provided to them.

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office (https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives).

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Elisabeth Esson, eesson@uwaterloo.ca.

If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact Elisabeth Esson, eesson@uwaterloo.ca.

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

Three reasons to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/faculty-association/why-waterloo.