Nserc Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in

1 week ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada University of Waterloo Full time
Job Description

The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo is seeking an
exceptional scholar and researcher to internally fill a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the area of
Bionanotechnology and Biosensors. CRCs are established by the Government of Canada to enable
is May 1, 2024.
equivalent in a field related to the development of bionanotechnology, functional nucleic acids and
graduate students and researchers in these areas. An excellent track record of an innovative research
program, with emphasis on bioanalytical chemistry, bio/nano interfaces, water and environmental
monitoring is required. A successful record of Tri-Agency research funding, or equivalent, and the ability
and desire to partner with faculty in closely related fields are required. To address legal requirements for
to identify as a member of a racialized group.

Duties include research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, service to the unit, and the
supervision of graduate students. Experience developing an array of traditional and on-line courses for a
term of the CRC.

is conditional on their approval (see the CRC terms of reference). The University of Waterloo is committed

internationally as leaders in their fields. They must also have superior records of attracting and supervising
graduate students and postdoctoral fellows (taking into account different practices in the relevant field
or discipline) and, as chairholders, be expected to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students
and future researchers; and be proposing an original, innovative research program of the highest quality.

The University of Waterloo understands the impact that legitimate career interruptions (e.g., parental
information will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process. Please consult the
CRC website and the Office of Research for full program information, including further details on eligibility
criteria.

continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Applications must include the following:

  • Cover letter (addressed to Prof. John F. Corrigan, Chair, Department of Chemistry)
  • Research Statement: current program and future plans (no more than 3 pages)
  • Teaching Statement: curriculum development, student recruitment, and training (no more than 2
pages)

  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion statement (no more than 1 page) that describes the applicant's
past experience with attracting and mentoring a diverse group of students, trainees and research
personnel, and establishing an equitable and inclusive research environment.

  • Full CV
  • Up to 5 samples of recent research publications
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
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 gender minorities
and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

However, this particular selection process will follow the provisions for a special program as described by
the Ontario Human Rights Commission in order to address the underrepresentation of individuals from
equity
- seeking groups among our Canada Research Chairs, which has been identified through research
( Canadian Association of University Teachers, 2018; Council of Canadian Academies, 2012; Henry et al.,
2017; and Witteman, Hendricks, Straus, & Tannenbaum, to be systemic in nature. As such, this
opportunity is open only to individuals who self-identify as a racialized individual. Improving the
representation, participation and engagement of equity-seeking groups within our community is a key
objective of Waterloo's Strategic Plan

All applicants to this CRC opportunity are required to self-identify using the self-identification applicant
opportunity for a specific member of the four designated groups, applicant self-identification information
will be used for the purposes of screening and consideration. Please note that this information will be
securely accessed only by members of a central selection committee and, for nominees selected, for the

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any
committee to secure accommodation while ensuring that the information is safe-guarded and
confidentiality is maintained.
or the CRC program, please contact Professor John Corrigan, Chair of Chemistry,

given priority.

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 t

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