Faculty positions
- Synthetic Chemistry – Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo
- Analytical Chemistry – Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo
- Lecturer in Biochemistry – Definite Term – Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo
- Assistant Professor, Quantum Information – Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), University of Waterloo
Staff positions
- Mass Spectrometry Facility Senior Manager – Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo
- Analytical and Bioanalytical Services Technician – Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo
Other positions
Synthetic Chemistry – Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo
The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications from outstanding scholars and researchers for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in any area of Synthetic Chemistry, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. In exceptional cases, an appointment at a more senior rank will be considered.
We are seeking candidates whose research interests will complement existing strengths in the Department (https://uwaterloo.ca/chemistry/). Applicants should have outstanding training and demonstrated excellence in synthetic chemistry. A PhD in Chemistry or an equivalent discipline, as well as postdoctoral experience, is required. Applicants should be creative scientists with a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching and service.
The successful candidate is expected to establish an internationally recognized, independent research group including supervision and mentoring of graduate students. Our interdisciplinary and collaborative department includes 43 faculty, and active, innovative programs shared with other departments in the Faculties of Science, Mathematics, Health and Engineering, as well as other universities around the world. Our faculty are key members of interdisciplinary research centres such as the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, the Institute for Polymer Research, the Water Institute, the Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change, and the Centre for Bioengineering & Biotechnology.
The successful candidate will provide evidence of their potential to develop and deliver introductory and advanced courses in chemistry and related areas in the Department’s programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The University of Waterloo is located in the vibrant and friendly two-university Region of Waterloo (population 590,000) in southwestern Ontario, approximately 100 km from Toronto. We are centrally positioned relative to other universities with strong research profiles. The University of Waterloo and the Waterloo region are established leaders in innovation and entrepreneurial culture, affording a myriad of collaborative opportunities. Together, Waterloo and Toronto form a highly successful “tech corridor”.
Additional information about the Faculty of Science and the University of Waterloo can be found at: https://uwaterloo.ca/science.
The salary range of this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $105,000 to $125,000 per year.
Applications received by August 31, 2024 will be given full consideration. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Application materials must be submitted online through https://ofas.uwaterloo.ca/. Please include electronic copies of a cover letter explaining how your expertise and proposed research fit this position (addressed to Dr. John F. Corrigan, Chair of Chemistry), curriculum vitae, a research proposal of up to 5 pages (plus 2 for references), a teaching and mentoring statement including how you will contribute to an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) academic environment (maximum of 2 pages), up to 5 samples of recent research publications, and provide the names, affiliations, and the institutional email addresses of your three references. The references will be invited directly by email from our system to upload letters for you via a link provided to them.
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office (https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives).
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Elisabeth Esson, eesson@uwaterloo.ca.
If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact Elisabeth Esson, eesson@uwaterloo.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Three reasons to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/faculty-association/why-waterloo.
Analytical Chemistry – Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo
The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications from outstanding scholars and researchers for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Analytical Chemistry, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. In exceptional cases, an appointment at a more senior rank will be considered.
We are seeking candidates whose research interests will complement existing strengths in the Department (https://uwaterloo.ca/chemistry/). Applicants should have outstanding training and demonstrated excellence in analytical chemistry. A PhD in Chemistry or an equivalent discipline, as well as postdoctoral experience, is required. Applicants should be creative scientists with a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching and service.
The successful candidate is expected to establish an internationally recognized, independent research group in the area of analytical chemistry, including supervision and mentoring of graduate students. Our interdisciplinary and collaborative department includes 43 faculty, and active, innovative programs shared with other departments in the Faculties of Science, Mathematics, Health and Engineering, as well as other universities around the world. Our faculty are key members of interdisciplinary research centres such as the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, the Institute for Polymer Research, the Water Institute, the Interdisciplinary Centre on Climate Change, and the Centre for Bioengineering & Biotechnology.
The successful candidate will provide evidence of their potential to develop and deliver introductory and advanced courses in analytical chemistry and related areas in the Department’s programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The University of Waterloo is located in the vibrant and friendly two-university Region of Waterloo (population 590,000) in southwestern Ontario, approximately 100 km from Toronto. We are centrally positioned relative to other universities with strong research profiles. The University of Waterloo and the Waterloo region are established leaders in innovation and entrepreneurial culture, affording a myriad of collaborative opportunities. Together, Waterloo and Toronto form a highly successful “tech corridor”.
Additional information about the Faculty of Science and the University of Waterloo can be found at: https://uwaterloo.ca/science.
The salary range of this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $105,000 to $125,000 per year.
Applications received by September 30, 2024 will be given full consideration. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Application materials must be submitted online through https://ofas.uwaterloo.ca/. Please include electronic copies of a cover letter explaining how your expertise and proposed research fit this position (addressed to Dr. John F. Corrigan, Chair of Chemistry), curriculum vitae, a research proposal of up to 5 pages (plus 2 for references), a teaching and mentoring statement including how you will contribute to an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) academic environment (maximum of 2 pages), up to 5 samples of recent research publications, and provide the names, affiliations, and the institutional email addresses of your three references. The references will be invited directly by email from our system to upload letters for you via a link provided to them.
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office (https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives).
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Elisabeth Esson, eesson@uwaterloo.ca.
If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact Elisabeth Esson, eesson@uwaterloo.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Three reasons to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/faculty-association/why-waterloo.
Lecturer in Biochemistry – Definite Term – Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo
The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Waterloo invites applications for a full-time Definite Term Lecturer position in Biochemistry. The successful candidate will normally teach five courses over three terms per year in introductory biochemistry and related advanced topics. In addition to teaching, they will have a substantial role in advising undergraduate students and in further developing the Biochemistry undergraduate program, which is a joint program of the departments of Chemistry and Biology. Details concerning the biochemistry program may be found at: https://uwaterloo.ca/science/undergraduate/programs/biochemistry.
This appointment will be made for an initial three-year term. This position fills an important role in the program, however, and it is anticipated that an appointee with outstanding performance will be considered for a permanent appointment as a Continuing Lecturer during a second three-year term.
Applicants should have outstanding training and demonstrated excellence in biochemistry. A doctoral degree in biochemistry or a closely related discipline is required; postdoctoral experience is desired. Applicants should have established an outstanding biochemistry teaching record or be able to provide evidence of potential for high-quality teaching in biochemistry at all levels within the undergraduate curriculum. Experience in implementing evidence-based pedagogical practices in a university setting will be considered an asset.
The University of Waterloo is located in the vibrant and friendly two-university Region of Waterloo (population 550,000) in southwestern Ontario, approximately 100 km from Toronto. The Faculty of Science (https://uwaterloo.ca/science) has an excellent reputation for teaching biochemistry and science at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It offers outstanding research and teaching environments, including new teaching facilities in the Science Teaching Complex, which opened in 2016. The University of Waterloo is also home to the world's largest co-operative education program, where students gain work experience during work terms as part of their degree program.
The anticipated salary range for the Definite Term Lecturer is $85,000 to $100,000 per year. The start date for this position is November 1, 2024.
Applications received by May 15, 2024 will be given full consideration. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Application materials must be submitted online through https://ofas.uwaterloo.ca/. Please include electronic copies of a cover letter explaining how your expertise and training fit this position (addressed to Dr. John F. Corrigan, Chair of Chemistry), a curriculum vitae, a teaching dossier including a statement of teaching philosophy and how you will contribute to an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) learning environment (maximum of 5 pages), and provide the names, affiliations, and the institutional email addresses of your three references. The references will be invited directly by email from our system to upload letters for you via a link provided to them.
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office (https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives).
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Elisabeth Esson, eesson@uwaterloo.ca.
If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact Elisabeth Esson, eesson@uwaterloo.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Three reasons to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/faculty-association/why-waterloo.
Assistant Professor, Quantum Information – Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), University of Waterloo
Applications are invited for one tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor and in special cases Associate or Full Professor, at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC). This position can be held in any of the departments and schools connected to IQC: Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Combinatorics and Optimization, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemistry, Physics & Astronomy, and the Cheriton School of Computer Science. The anticipated start date will be September 1, 2024.
A PhD and significant evidence of excellence in research in quantum information science and technology and the potential for effective teaching are required. Responsibilities include the supervision of graduate students and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Based on qualifications, an annual salary range of $100,000 to $155,000 will be considered. Negotiations beyond this annual salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates. The search is open to all areas of quantum information that connect with the goals and ongoing research at IQC. We are especially interested in candidates working in:
- Quantum error correction, fault tolerance, and related areas,
- Theory connected to experiment, and
- Experimental Optical Quantum Communication.
However, excellent candidates in all areas, both theory and experiment, will be fully considered. Demonstrated experience connecting theory and experiment is a plus, as is an innovative mindset towards quantum technologies.
IQC is a collaborative research institute at the University of Waterloo focused on quantum information science and technology, ranging from the theory of quantum information to practical applications. At present, IQC has a complement of 30 faculty members, 47 postdoctoral fellows and 200 graduate students from the Faculties of Engineering, Mathematics and Science. Membership in IQC is renewable and comes with research space, a teaching reduction of one course per year, and a stipend. Information about research at IQC can be found at https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/research and https://tqt.uwaterloo.ca. Full consideration for these positions is assured only for applications received by December 1, 2023. Interested individuals should upload their application via the faculty application form at https://uwaterloo.ca/institute-for-quantum-computing/available-positions and arrange for three referees to upload letters of reference.
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office (https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives).
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, a woman, and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact the IQC Director at iqc-dtr@uwaterloo.ca.
If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact the IQC Director at iqc-dtr@uwaterloo.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Three reasons to apply: https://uwaterloo.ca/faculty-association/why-waterloo
Quantum Materials and Devices Laboratory, Research Associate opportunity, 2 years, starting October 15, 2024
Company operating name: University of Waterloo.
Business address: 200 University Ave. W., Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada.
Title of position: Research Associate.
Job Duties: The Quantum Materials and Devices Laboratory in the Institute for Quantum Computing and Department of Chemistry at the University of Waterloo has an exciting research associate position in the area of spintronic phenomena in 2D quantum materials. The successful candidate will develop a new program in the growth of layered magnetic topological compounds and study their transport properties in the atomically thin limit. Job responsibilities involve setting up new infrastructure for the synthesis of high-quality single crystals, assembly and fabrication of 2D heterostructures in inert atmosphere, and carrying out novel electronic and spintronic experiments on devices at low temperature. The candidate will have access to all the nanofabrication and characterization equipment available at the Quantum-Nano Fabrication and Characterization Facility as well as cryogenic infrastructure at the Institute for Quantum Computing. The position offers opportunities to work on an interdisciplinary research program and to interact with collaborators in theory and experimental optics.
Terms of employment: Full-time definite-term contract.
Closing date: Closing date for receiving applications is September 15, 2024.
Contract length: 2 years.
Wage range: $62,000 to $65,000 per year depending on qualifications.
Benefits package: Research associate definite-term appointments equal to or greater than two years are eligible to receive the following benefits: pension, dental, extended health, group life, sick leave, long-term disability, and Employee & Family Assistance. For more details about benefits please refer to: https://uwaterloo.ca/human-resources/support-employees/benefits/benefit-eligibility-and-eligible-dependents
Location of work: Institute for Quantum Computing, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W., Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G1, Canada.
Contact information for hiring manager:
Adam W. Tsen
Principal Investigator, Quantum Materials and Devices Laboratory
Institute for Quantum Computing and Department of Chemistry
Phone: 519 888 4567 ext. 30375
Mobile: 226 972 0504
Email (preferred): awtsen@uwaterloo.ca
If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, or eligibility, please contact the hiring manager.
Submission of applications: Applications should be submitted electronically to the following email address: awtsen@uwaterloo.ca. Please submit a current CV with a cover letter and the contact information of 2-3 referees. All applications shall be reviewed; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Skills requirements:
The successful candidate for this position should be an enthusiastic and passionate researcher with the following five (5) essential skills, which must be supported by publication(s):
- Expertise in the synthesis of bulk single crystals using flux growth and/or chemical vapor transport.
- Expertise in utilizing and maintaining helium cryogenic infrastructure.
- Expertise in magnetotransport measurements at low temperatures (< 4K).
- Expertise in nanofabrication tools (electron and/or optical lithography, etching, physical vapor deposition, etc.).
- Proficiency in LabView, MATLAB, and/or Python programming for instrumentation control.
Additional expected skills:
- Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask effectively, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate graduate and co-op student(s), and postdoctoral fellows.
- Ability to work safely, effectively, and independently in a lab environment.
Education: PhD in Physics, Chemistry, or other related disciplines from a recognized educational institution.
Work experience: The candidate should have a commendable track record of publications in renowned international journals, and a minimum of four (4) years of postdoctoral experience in mentoring undergraduate students, MSc and/or PhD students.
Schedule: Flexible, 35 hours per week.
Expected start date: October 15, 2024.
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office (https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives).
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact awtsen@uwaterloo.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.