Tenure-Track Chemist: Wildfire Emissions Research Leader

University of British Columbia; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 163,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

University of British Columbia Okanagan campus invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry. The position focuses on wildfire emissions chemistry and by-products, with research aligned to the Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader program.

Successful candidates will establish an innovative, externally funded program, supervise students, and teach courses while extending UBC’s wildfire research cluster. Start no later than June 29, 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience communicating research to diverse audiences.
• Ability to supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Active participation in departmental activities and service.

Responsibilities

• Develop an innovative and transformative research program on wildfire chemistry.
• Teach existing courses in chemistry and contribute to curriculum development.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; secure externally funded research.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or closely related discipline

Job description

University of British Columbia Okanagan campus invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry. The position focuses on wildfire emissions chemistry and by-products, with research aligned to the Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader program.

Successful candidates will establish an innovative, externally funded program, supervise students, and teach courses while extending UBC’s wildfire research cluster. Start no later than June 29, 2027.