Tier 1 or Tier 2 Canada Research Chair

College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan

is pleased to invite applications for a Tier 1 or

Canada Research Chair

in

Geoscience of Critical Minerals

for a Sustainable Future

. The

Canada

Research Chair

s Program

i

s the flagship of a national strategy to make Canada

a world

-leading country in

research and development

and is committed to addressing Research Chair equity gaps

.

Global transitions toward clean energy systems and

advanced technologies are rapidly increasing demand for the

critical minerals

, necessitating secure, reliable,

and ethical sources of critical minerals to advance economic,

environmental, and social priorities and

to help achieve s

evelopment

goals. Canada hosts an

enormous variety of critical mineral deposits across its vast area, and twenty

-three

of Canada’s thirty

-one

critical

ar

e found

is a major hub for the mining sector in Canada

and is home to

first

r are-e

arth-e

and Canada’s only synchrotron facility

. These and other

factors make the University of Saskatchewan

an ideal

location for critical-

minerals research.

This

Canada Research Chair

in

Geoscience of Critical Minerals

for a Sustainable Future

aims to attract a

n

to advance understanding of critical mineral systems

. The ideal

candidate will conduct fundamental research applicable to

various stages in the

life cycle of critical minerals

, from

mineral exploration through mine reclamation, or

secondary sources of critical minerals

including

mining wastes.

The candidate's r

esearch may employ

field, laboratory, or

modelling approaches

and

will

benefit from

access to

advanced analytical capabilities

housed on the University of Saskatchewan campus, including the

Isotope Laboratory

, the

Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre, the Canadian Light Source

synchrotron, and

the

.

The successful nominee will initiate and lead an innovative and impactful research program

based in the

Department of Geological Sciences

. Th

ey

will

develop collaborations with private and public sector partners,

enhance existing expertise

on energy and mineral resources, and support

knowledge mobilization within and

beyond academia.

This nominee will

contribute to research and teaching

in the Department of Geological

Sciences

and will

help advance strategic priorities of the department, college, and university, including the

University's “

Energy

and Mineral

Resources for a Sustainable Future”

signature area of research.

They will benefit

from new funding and partnership opportunities through the recently announced

Global Institute for Energy,

Minerals, and Society

, which is a joint research and training i

nitiative between the University of Saskatchewan,

University of Regina, Sask

atchewan Polytechnic, and the Government of Saskatchewan.

The Department of Geological Sciences is recognized internationally for research and training excellence. Our

faculty, students, and staff explore physical, chemical, and biological processes that have shaped our planet over

the last 4.6 billion years. Our

research and training advances fundamental and applied geoscience knowledge

within three themes: (i) Biological and Environmental Co-

evolution of Earth; (ii) Dynamics of Earth System

Processes in Modern and Deep Time; and (iii) Mineral and Energy Resources for a Sustainable Future.

Collaboration with current department members represents an opportunity to harness collective expertise to

pursue critical-

minerals research.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a PhD in

the geoscience

s (

i.e., Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences,

or a closely related field.

They should possess outstanding research potential or demonstrate

research excellence through academic

recognition, impactful publications, successful partnerships, and trainee

2

achievements

. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of

, or potential

to, secure external research funding

and

exhibit

capacity for effective undergraduate teaching

and graduate training

. Applications from all outstanding

candidates

, including international researchers, p

ermanent r

esidents of Canada, and Canadian citizens are

encouraged.

hairs are intended for

outstanding and innovative world-

class researchers whose accomplishments have

had a major impact in their field and are recognized internationally as leaders in their field.

Tier 2 Chairs are

intended for exceptional emerging scholars who

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 may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justif

ication process.

Please consult the CRC website

for eligibility details or contact the University's

Research

Acceleration and

Strategic Initiatives (R

AS

I) unit for more information (

). The impact of leaves (e.g.,

parental

leave, extended leave due to illness

) will be carefully considered when reviewing the candidate’s record of

research achievement.

Therefore, applicants

are encouraged to explain in their application how career

interruptions may have impacted their

research record.

The successful applicant will be appointed as a tenure-

track

faculty member at the Assistant

or Associate

Professor

level

(Tier 2), or as a tenured faculty member at the

Associate Professor

This applicant will be nominated for a Tier 1 or Tier 2

Canada Research Chair

and their appointment will be in the

College of Arts and Science.

A competitive salary commensurate with

experience and appointment will be negotiated. A stipend with

guaranteed funding for equipment, infrastructure, and training

will

be provided

following a successful CRC

nomination. This position also includes a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a dental, health and

extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), long

-term

leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and

a flexible health and wellness spending program.

The University of Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s top 15 research-

intensive universities. Its main campus is

situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis and in Saskatoon, a city on the banks of the South

Saskatchewan River known for its quality of life, diverse and thriving economic base, vibrant arts community, full

range of leisure opportunities

, and relatively low cost of living

among major Canadian cities

.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must visit the posting

on the

Unive

rsity of Saskatchewan

page.

Visit the

Tips for

Applying

p

age for instructions on how to apply.

As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to

complete a voluntary employment equity survey. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Complete applications will include the following:

Research Statement

:

This statement (1 to 2 pages) should

describ

e the applicant's most significant

contributions

, current lines of enquiry, and future research directions

.

Teaching

Statement:

This

statement (1 to 2 pages) should

describe the applicant’s teaching philosophy

,

methods, and experience.

References:

Contact information for three academic references.

Applicants

should

describe how

equity, diversity, and inclusion principles

support their

innovative and impactful

research and

enhance training and learning outcomes.

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