Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Super Resolution Biomolecular Imaging

Job title:

Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Super Resolution Biomolecular Imaging

Company

University of Ottawa

Job description

Job Family: Academic Leadership and Faculty

Union affiliation:

APUO

Faculty/Department: Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences_FT

Campus: Main Campus

Date Posted: décembre 18, 2023

Closing Date: janvier 19, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above

The and its invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) position from outstanding Indigenous — First Nations, Inuit, and Métis — scholars with strong research record in molecular/biomolecular single molecule and/or super resolution imaging. We encourage applications from qualified candidates who can contribute to the themed research that intersects with areas such as materials science and chemical and synthetic biology and that have interests that complement the strengths of the .

The Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Ottawa provides a thriving research environment with state-of-the-art research facilities (more information on and and institutes can be found at: .

Tier 2 Chairs, tenable for five years and renewable once, are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. For each Tier 2 Chair, the institution receives $100,000 annually for five years, with an additional $20,000 annual research stipend for first-term Tier 2 Chairs.

Candidates should, at a minimum, be assistant or associate professors, or possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels. Candidates who are more than 10 years from their highest degree must contact the University of Ottawa directly for questions related to their potential eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair. The institution may nominate a professor or a researcher who is more than 10 years from their highest degree at the time of nomination and has experienced legitimate career interruptions (see ). In such cases, the institution must submit to the Secretariat a formal justification (using the ), explaining why the nominee is still considered to be an emerging scholar. The University recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement and that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process. New CRC nominees are also eligible for infrastructure support from the (CFI) to help acquire state-of-the-art equipment essential to their work.

Selective hiring

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty members. The hiring for this position will be done in accordance with the University’s , which seeks to remedy the under-representation of Indigenous faculty members. In accordance with the , the selection will be limited to Indigenous peoples (Indigenous individuals from Turtle Island (encompassing Canada and the United States of America) and their descendants: i.e., First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples) as defined in the CRC Program and the . Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must complete the confidential self-identification form during the application process online (fill the Employment Equity Questionnaire on the web portal). The objective of this measure is to increase the representation of the four designated groups in the allocation of Canada Research Chair positions. Internal candidates are not eligible.

Skills requirements:

Education: PhD in Chemistry or a related field is mandatory.

Required Qualifications: Candidates should have demonstrated an excellent research track record in the synthesis and study of fluorophores with potential applications to super-resolution microscopy and single molecule studies. Furthermore, candidates should have a solid record with respect to teaching and training of students at the graduate level, a strong track record in and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, the ability to obtain external research funds, and excellent communication skills in either English or French. Passive knowledge of the other Official Language in Canada is a requirement for tenure. English-French bilingualism is an asset.

Rank and salary: Regular tenure-track academic appointment in the Faculty of Science. Salary scale for an Assistant Professor starts at $94,588 (as of May 1, 2023). Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package which includes long term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.

Location of work: Faculty of Science, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5

Application Package:

A cover letter (e.g., a narrative summary of the candidate’s productivity, impact and education);

An up-to-date curriculum vitae (Please include any personal circumstances and/or career interruptions such as parental or sick leaves that may have impacted your research trajectory. These will be taken into consideration in the selection process);

A research plan demonstrating a strong commitment to research excellence (5 pages maximum, including short executive summary);

A statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion philosophy and concrete practices (1 page);

A statement of teaching interests (1 to 2 pages);

The names of three people whom may be contacted by the University for letters of reference which will follow the (i.e., one arm’s length and two who are not affiliated to the University of Ottawa unless they are the candidate’s PhD or postdoctoral supervisor).

Self-identification: Complete the confidential Employment equity questionnaire on the web portal during the application process. The Canada Research Chairs Program requires institutions to collect self-identification data from all applicants, following the program’s .

Deadline: January 18, 2024

Applications should be submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa Careers portal.

The selection process will begin immediately after the closing date and will continue until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please address your cover letter to the following person:

Dr. Sylvain Charbonneau, Vice-President, Research and Innovation

University of Ottawa

550 Cumberland St., room 246

Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 CANADA

For questions, please email:

Ad posted on December 18, 2023

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at . Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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Job date

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:59:46 GMT

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