CRC Tier 2 Medicinal Chemistry for Neuroscience

Blackscientists; London; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London, Ontario, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Medicinal Chemistry. The successful candidate will be involved in developing a research program that focuses on small molecules aimed at understanding neurological illnesses. This role demands excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, alongside a commitment to mentorship and research training. An attractive salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 is offered, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to teaching excellence in synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry.
• Experience in research training for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Evidence of impactful contributions to teaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop an internationally recognized research program in medicinal chemistry.
• Conduct independent and innovative research.
• Establish a competitive, externally funded research program.

Skills

Synthetic organic chemistry

Medicinal chemistry

Research training

Teaching excellence

Mentorship

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Overview

The Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, jointly with the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario (Western University) invites applications for a full-time probationary (tenure track) faculty position in Medicinal Chemistry, at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position is part of a larger initiative by Western University to build a cross-Faculty, world-class program in molecular biotherapeutics and diagnostics that spans the continuum from discovery to first-in-human trials. Successful candidates will join recent faculty hires across multiple departments, with expertise in bioinformatics, biotherapeutics, imaging, inflammation, and public and Indigenous health.

We seek a medicinal chemist working in the field of small molecules directed at the understanding and/or treatment of neurological illness. The research field is broadly stated as synthetic organic chemistry, with emphasis on medicinal chemistry and chemical biology themes related to neuroscience. The candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized research program in the design, synthesis and evaluation of molecules, targeting pathways for translational neurological research.

In accordance with the regulations set for Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca), Tier 2 chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must 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 (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process; please contact Research Development at The University of Western Ontario at [e-mail] for more information. Please consult the Canada Research Chair website for full information, including further details on eligibility criteria at http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/ .

Western recognizes that our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is central to the University’s mandate as a research-intensive institution of higher learning. As a community leader we understand that our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization are mutually supporting and contribute to our pursuit of research excellence. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.

Academic Requirements

The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to contribute to the teaching excellence of the institution in areas of interest to the Departments of Chemistry and Physiology and Pharmacology including synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry at both the undergraduate and graduate levels which may be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments and teaching statement. Evidence of impactful contributions to teaching, mentorship and leadership activities related to teaching can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters. Candidates having demonstrated experience in research training of undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral fellows is expected. Candidates must provide evidence of excellence in research, including a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals, forthcoming publications meeting high international standards, presentations at field-relevant conferences, awards, and strong endorsements from referees of top international stature.

The successful candidate will be expected to mount independent and innovative research, outlined in the submitted research statement, and to establish a competitive, and externally funded research program with multisectoral organizations.

Compensation Details

The salary for this position will be $120,000 to $150,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package. Further details can be accessed at: http://www.uwo.ca/hr/benefits/your_benefits/faculty.html.

Affirmation Policy Statement

Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: POLICY 1.58 – Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University.

Application Process

1. A completed Application for Full-Time Faculty Position Form (available at https://www.uwo.ca//facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf)
2. A cover letter addressing how your expertise and proposed research fit this position
3. An up-to-date curriculum vitae
4. A description of research interests and plan (maximum of 4 pages plus references), including possible funding sources and EDI plan, where applicable
5. A teaching and mentoring statement including how you will contribute to an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) academic environment (maximum of 2 pages). Provide evidence of excellence in teaching and mentorship.
6. Provide evidence of excellence in leadership and potential to reach international recognition within 5 -10 years.
7. Contact details of at least three professionals who can provide letters of support upon request
8. The application package can be sent to: Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada, Email: [e-mail]