Chemistry - Assistant Professor (Experimental Chemistry)

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in experimental chemistry, with a preference for candidates able to teach in the areas of physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry or organic chemistry. The research area is broadly defined and includes but is not limited to synthesis, catalysis, spectroscopy, nanoscience, and materials science. The successful applicant will be offered a tenure‑track appointment with an expected start date of January 1, 2027 or as negotiated. A PhD degree in chemistry is required and postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred. The salary for this position is in the range of $110,000 – $135,000. The candidate's qualifications, experience and overall market demand will determine the final salary. The University of Victoria is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, including a generous benefits package, leaves, and pension plan. The Department of Chemistry is a research‑intensive unit that provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs, boasting new research space and offering exceptional research opportunities in the areas of health, energy and materials chemistry. The Department is highly collegial and benefits from the services of a very effective and dedicated technical staff. The state‑of‑the‑art departmental infrastructure dedicated to teaching and research includes a suite of NMR spectrometers, mass spectrometers, X‑ray diffractometers, as well as glassblowing, instrument and machine shops. Researchers and students also benefit from shared user facilities in the interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technologies (CAMTEC) which houses state‑of‑the‑art optical and electron microscopes, and a suite of characterization and fabrication tools. The successful candidate will be an emerging world‑class scholar who has demonstrated research productivity and potential to achieve international recognition within the next 5‑10 years. The appointee will be expected to establish an independent, creative, innovative, high‑impact, and externally funded research program. The proposed research program should have the potential for national and/or international collaborations, including industrial partnerships, and should be complementary to the research activities at the University of Victoria. It is anticipated that the appointee will develop as an accomplished teacher and mentor of a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students, and have the potential to manage an inclusive research environment that integrates a diverse group of trainees. Applicants must provide: a cover letter that contains: A clear indication of the candidate’s research and teaching interests; b) URLs of up to 4 publications that illustrate the candidate’s most important and impactful research contributions; c) A brief description of the candidate’s contribution to each of the 4 publications. a curriculum vitae, including a complete list of publications; a research proposal (maximum 5 pages plus up to 2 pages of references); a teaching statement, including teaching interests and experience (maximum 2 pages); an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) statement (maximum 1 page), indicating previous experience with a diverse group of co‑workers and collaborators, and a brief plan for future implementation of an inclusive environment within the research group; and names and contact information (addresses, email addresses and phone numbers) for three or more individuals able to act as references. To be considered, submit a completed application package containing the documents listed above at addressed to Dr. Alexandre G. Brolo, Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Victoria, PO Box 1700 STN CSC, Victoria BC, V8W 2Y2. Incomplete applications missing one or more of the required documents will not be considered. You are asked to upload your CV and other personal information to this service, which is provided for the convenience of you and your referees. The service stores data on servers located outside of Canada; the data is therefore not in the custody or under the control of the University of Victoria. You may wish to review the privacy statement. The review of applications will begin on January 15, 2026 and will remain open until suitable candidates are identified for in‑person interviews. Candidates who apply by this date will be given full consideration. Interviews are expected to take place in Spring 2026. Please note that reference checks will be done and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process. The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record. Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at . Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. 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