Tier 1 or Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Geoscience of Critical Minerals for a Sustainable Future

6 days ago


Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time
About the Position

The University of Saskatchewan is pleased to invite applications for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Geoscience of Critical Minerals for a Sustainable Future. This prestigious position is part of a national strategy to make Canada a world-leading country in research and development, and the university is committed to addressing equity gaps in research chair appointments.

Research Focus

The successful 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 research may employ field, laboratory, or modeling approaches and will benefit from access to advanced analytical capabilities housed on the university campus, including the synchrotron, the scanning electron microscope, and the X-ray fluorescence analyzer.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a PhD in the geosciences (geology, geophysics, earth sciences, environmental geoscience) or a closely related field. They should possess outstanding research potential or demonstrate research excellence through academic recognition, impactful publications, successful partnerships, and trainee achievements. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of, or potential to, secure external research funding and exhibit capacity for effective undergraduate teaching and graduate training.

Appointment Details

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 or Professor level (Tier 1). This appointment will be in the College of Arts and Science, and the successful candidate will be nominated for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Canada Research Chair.

Benefits

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 disability; sick leave; travel insurance; death benefits; an employee assistance program; a professional expense allowance; and a flexible health and wellness spending program.



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