Description
The Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, jointly with the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario (Western University) invites applications for a full-time probationary (tenure track) faculty position in Medicinal Chemistry, at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position is part of a larger initiative by Western University to build a cross-Faculty, world-class program in molecular biotherapeutics and diagnostics that spans the continuum from discovery to first-in-human trials. Successful candidates will join recent faculty hires across multiple departments, with expertise in bioinformatics, biotherapeutics, imaging, inflammation, and public and Indigenous health.
We seek a medicinal chemist working in the field of small molecules directed at the understanding and/or treatment of neurological illness. The research field is broadly stated as synthetic organic chemistry, with emphasis on medicinal chemistry and chemical biology themes related to neuroscience. The candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized research program in the design, synthesis and evaluation of molecules, targeting pathways for translational neurological research.
In accordance with the regulations set for Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca), Tier 2 chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have 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, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process; please contact Research Development at The University of Western Ontario at ResearchWesternCRC@uwo.ca for more information. Please consult the Canada Research Chair website for full information, including further details on eligibility criteria at http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/ .
Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a complete application package electronically as one pdf file, that includes (in the indicated order):
1) A completed Application for Full-Time Faculty Position Form (available at https://www.uwo.ca//facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf),
2) A cover letter addressing how your expertise and proposed research fit this position,
3) An up-to-date curriculum vitae,
4) A description of research interests and plan (maximum of 4 pages plus references), including possible funding sources and EDI plan, where applicable,
5) A teaching and mentoring statement including how you will contribute to an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) academic environment (maximum of 2 pages). Provide evidence of excellence in teaching and mentorship.
6) Provide evidence of excellence in leadership and potential to reach international recognition within 5 -10 years.
7) Contact details of at least three professionals who can provide letters of support upon request.
The application package can be sent to:
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Chemistry
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada
Email: chem.search@uwo.ca
Requirements
The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to contribute to the teaching excellence of the institution in areas of interest to the Departments of Chemistry and Physiology and Pharmacology including synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry at both the undergraduate and graduate levels which may be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments and teaching statement. Evidence of impactful contributions to teaching, mentorship and leadership activities related to teaching can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters. Candidates having demonstrated experience in research training of undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral fellows is expected. Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research, including a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals, forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, presentations at field-relevant conferences, awards, and strong endorsements from referees of top international stature.
The successful candidate will be expected to mount independent and innovative research, outlined in the submitted research statement, and to establish a competitive, and externally funded research program with multisectoral organizations.
Qualifications or Experience and Skills Required: Candidates must have a PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Biochemistry or related field with a demonstrated record of excellence in research. Additional experience as a postdoctoral researcher or equivalent is required.
