Job Family: Academic Leadership and FacultyUnion affiliation: APUOFaculty/Department: Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences_FTCampus: D'Iorio HallDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2025/08/26Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): 2025/10/27The invites applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Sustainable Catalyst Design. The successful candidate will join the (CBS) in the with a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Full Professor.The successful candidate will lead a world-class, creative, collaborative research program focused on the design, synthesis, study, and applications of catalysts and technologies that enable sustainable chemical transformations. They will bridge and enhance synergies between catalysis, inorganic chemistry, chemical biology, and materials science, and are encouraged to integrate experimental, computational, and artificial intelligence approaches to catalyst design. The chairholder will collaborate with the ca. 40-member Centre for Catalysis Research and Innovation (CCRI) and contribute to research advances at the forefront of catalysis. Their program will align with uOttawa's Strategic Areas of Research, tackling challenges and opportunities facing the world in the 21st century, including the circular economy and waste valorization. These aspects are expected to enrich their undergraduate and graduate teaching in inorganic and organometallic chemistry and catalysis.The successful candidate will have access to outstanding laboratory and office space, and state-of-the-art experimental facilities. The University’s infrastructure, supported by recent (CFI) grants, is ideally suited for advanced catalysis research. New CRC nominees are also eligible for additional CFI support to acquire essential equipment.Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of the nation`s capital and in close proximity to multiple national agencies, the University of Ottawa is one of Canada's top ten research-intensive universities. It is recognized as the first and largest bilingual university in North America and offers strong connections to organizational, government and policy interest holders.Tier 1 Chairs, tenable for seven years and renewable once, are for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. For each Tier 1 Chair, the institution receives $200,000 annually for seven years. Nominees for Tier 1 Chair positions must be full professors or associate professors who are expected to be promoted to the full professor level within one or two years of the nomination. Alternatively, if they come from outside the academic sector, nominees must possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed at these levels. New CRC nominees are also eligible for infrastructure support from the (CFI) to help acquire state-of-the-art equipment essential to their work.Preferential Hiring:The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from skilled and experienced members of the four designated groups such as Indigenous peoples, individuals who are racialized, persons with disabilities, women and gender minorities as defined in the and the , as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively implement equity measures that ensure and retain diverse teams and promote inclusive practices for research team members. As part of this preferential hiring process, applications from members of the four designated groups will be prioritized and assessed first for the vacancy. The purpose of this measure is to increase the representation and contribution of members of the four designated groups in the allocation of Canada Research Chair positions. All candidates are asked to complete the confidential self-identification questionnaire during the application process online. Internal candidates such as professors, postdoctoral fellows, and students are not eligible.Required Qualifications:Education: PhD in Chemistry or a closely related discipline.Required Qualifications: Outstanding, internationally recognized record of independent research achievements in catalysis and/or sustainable catalyst design; Demonstrated leadership and a strong record of external research funding; Proven commitment to teaching and graduate training, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations; Demonstrated experience in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in research and training of highly qualified personnel; and Excellent oral and written communication skills in either English or French. Passive knowledge of the other official language is required for tenure; bilingualism is an asset.Duties: Academic staff functions include, in varying proportions:Teaching;scholarly activities such as research, artistic or literary creation, or professional work;academic service;graduate student supervision.Rank and salary:Regular tenure-track academic appointment in the Faculty of Science. The salary scale for a full professor starts at $131,803 and for an associate professor at $109,776 (based on the scale of the collective agreement between APUO and the University of Ottawa as of May 1, 2025). Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.Benefits package:The University of Ottawa provides a , which includes long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses.Location of work: Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, D’Iorio Hall, Ottawa ON K1N 6N5Application Package:A cover letter;An up-to-date curriculum vitae (Please include any personal circumstances and/or career interruptions such as parental or sick leaves that may have impacted your research trajectory. These will be taken into consideration in the selection process);A research plan (2 to 3 pages);A statement of teaching interests (1 to 2 pages);A statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion philosophy and concrete practices (1 page);The names of three people whom may be contacted by the University for letters of reference which will follow the (i. e. all three arm’s length including one of international stature and who does not live in the country where the candidate is currently working); andA self-identification: Complete the confidential Employment Equity questionnaire online during the application process. The Canada Research Chairs Program requires institutions to collect self-identification data from all applicants, following the program’s .Deadline: October 26, 2025.More information regarding Apply online through the University of Ottawa Careers portal.To apply, we invite you to merge the various sections of your application into a single PDF file, which you can then upload to the Careers website. However, if you encounter any problems submitting your application, you can send it to the following email address: .The selection process will begin immediately after the closing date and will continue until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Please address your cover letter to the following person:Dr. Julie St-Pierre, Vice-President, Research and InnovationUniversity of Ottawa550 Cumberland St., room 246Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 CANADAFor questions, please email:Ad posted on August 26, 2025.The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in CanadaThe University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at . Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.
