Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Sciences

This opportunity is open only to current employees of the Faculty of Science of the University of Alberta. Recent hires with start dates of no later than July 1st, 2023, will be considered.

The University of Alberta is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and strives to remove barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in Canadian society. The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. The University of Alberta welcomes applications from all qualified persons and encourages women and gender minorities; Indigenous Peoples; members of racialized minorities; and persons with disabilities to apply. To meet EDI targets, as established by the CRC Program , this job posting is designated for candidates who self-identify as a woman or a member of a gender minority. (Additional information about the specific actions set out by the University of Alberta for the CRC program can be found in the University of Alberta CRC EDI Action Plan.

The Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) were established by the Canadian Government to foster research excellence (https:/www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/ ). Tier 1 Chairs, tenable for seven years and renewable once, are for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. The successful candidate must have a documented, outstanding research record, leading an internationally-recognized research program that is aligned with the University of Alberta’s Strategic Plan. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in an area of Science. They must either hold the rank of full professor, or hold the rank of associate professor or expect to be promoted to full professor within one or two years of the nomination date. They should demonstrate an excellent record of publications in reputable, high-quality, high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and conferences. They should provide evidence of established teaching and trainee mentoring skills. They should have a demonstrated record of service at the departmental, institutional, national, and/or international levels. Ideally they should also have a record in participating or leading large-scale, potentially interdisciplinary, research initiatives.

The University of Alberta recognizes the legitimate impact that life circumstances such as disability, leaves (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness), and other family and community responsibilities can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement.  These life circumstances will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.

The successful applicant will be nominated for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair. Nominations are subject to review by the CRC Secretariat, and appointment as a Canada Research Chair is conditional upon their approval.

To apply:

1. All applicants to this job posting are required to self-identify. Applicants will receive a questionnaire link from [email protected] within 2-3 weeks of submitting their job applications. The survey will be sent to the email address that is listed on the application. Please be sure to check the spam box. Please do not forward the link as it is unique to the email address. For any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected] .

NB: The University of Alberta must collect self-identification data from all applicants as part of its participation in the CRC Program.  This data is used to ensure that the institution is progressing towards meeting its EDI targets as set by Ottawa.

2. Submit your CV along with a 2 page summary of your research record, providing evidence of research excellence. This summary should include a description of how your work aligns with the University of Alberta’s Strategic Research Plan . It should also outline your plans for your research program during the anticipated tenure of the chair.

Any questions about this competition, should be sent electronically to [email protected]  or:

            Eleni Stroulia, Vice Dean, Faculty of Science, [email protected]

            Glen Thomas, CRC Coordinator and Advisor, [email protected]

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3) (e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your application.

Applicants who require an accessibility arrangement for their application, interview, and/or subsequent recruitment meetings can contact [email protected] to arrange appropriate accommodations.

Posted: – May 23, 2023 

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.