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The Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in experimental chemistry, particularly in one of the areas of physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry or a combination of the two fields. The research area is broadly defined and includes but is not limited to inorganic synthesis, sustainable materials, catalysis, spectroscopy, nanosciences, and/or energy, including energy storage devices. The successful applicant will be offered a tenure-track appointment with an expected start date of July 1, 2026 or as negotiated.

The salary for this position is in a competitive range of $115,000-$125,000. 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, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

Requirements

A PhD degree in chemistry is required and Post-doctoral experience is strongly preferred. In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, the selection will be limited to women and gender diverse peoples. Therefore, all candidates must self-identify as belonging to one of the designated groups in their cover letter to be considered for this position.

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 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 outstanding 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 employees.

Additional information

The Department of Chemistry /science/chemistry/ is a research-intensive unit that provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs, boasting new research space and offering exceptional research opportunities within 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, 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) /research/centres/camtec/ which houses state-of-the-art optical and electron microscopes, and a suite of characterization and fabrication tools.

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria .

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including international candidates; if you are neither a Canadian citizen nor a permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.

Contact information

Applicants must provide:

a) a cover letter that includes self-identification as being a member of one the designated groups;
b) a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications;
c) a research proposal (maximum 5 pages plus up to 2 pages of references);
d) a teaching statement, including teaching interests and experience (maximum 2 pages);
e) 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;
f) names and contact information (addresses, email addresses and phone numbers) for three or more individuals able to act as references; and
g) up to 4 publications that illustrate the candidate’s most important and impactful past research contributions.

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 on . If you do not wish to use this service, please submit your complete application package to Sandra Carlson at dsecchem@uvic.ca.

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.

Application deadline

The review of applications will begin on July 15, 2025, 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 Fall 2025.

Equity statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read our full equity statement.

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 FRrecruit@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.