Assistant Professor in Chemistry

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Montreal is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry. The ideal candidate will develop a vigorous research program in Materials Chemistry related to Energy and Sustainability, contribute to teaching, and collaborate in a multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The salary is negotiable, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• PhD degree with postdoctoral experience required.
• Proven research ability in Materials Chemistry.
• Strong commitment to service and teaching in Chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust research program in Energy and/or Sustainability.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary collaborative research environment.
• Explore applications such as photovoltaics and energy storage.

Skills

Research ability

Commitment to teaching

Interdisciplinary training

Education

PhD degree

Job description

Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Chemistry at McGill University. The Department seeks candidates who are committed to creating a vigorous research program in any area of inquiry related to Materials Chemistry, with a focus on Energy and/or Sustainability.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD degree with postdoctoral experience, proven research ability, and a strong commitment to service and teaching in Chemistry. Candidates with a wide range of interdisciplinary training experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Candidates should propose to explore applications in Energy and/or Sustainability, such as new materials for photovoltaics and energy storage, sustainable production and recycling of materials, or heterogeneous catalysts for CO2 conversion. Advanced materials characterization or combined synthesis/characterization research programs are of particular interest.

Candidates are expected to develop a research program and expertise that complements existing strengths within the Department of Chemistry and work well in a multi-disciplinary collaborative research environment.

Application Instructions

All candidates must register online and submit electronically their application package, consisting of a curriculum vitae, detailed research proposals with a start-up budget, and a statement of teaching experience and interests.

Review of applications will begin on October 20th, 2025, with a possible start date of August 1, 2026. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

Salary and Benefits

Salary will be negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Equity and Diversity

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, the designated email or phone number.