Description

Applications are invited for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The Department seeks candidates who are committed to creating a vigorous research program in any area of inquiry related to Materials Chemistry, in line with McGill University’s strategic commitment in Advanced Materials and Sustainability, which has resulted in the recent acquisition of more than $30M of dedicated research infrastructure in the Department. Our search will prioritize candidates proposing to explore applications in Energy and/or Sustainability (e.g., new materials for photovoltaics and energy storage; sustainable production and recycling of materials; heterogeneous catalysts for CO2 conversion). We are particularly interested in candidates emphasizing advanced materials characterization or combined synthesis/characterization research programs (although our prime criteria remain to be the originality and excellence of research). We will also consider candidates with a wide range of interdisciplinary training experience. 

All candidates must register on-line at Workday and submit electronically their application package, consisting of a curriculum vitae, detailed research proposals with a start-up budget and a statement of teaching experience and interests. During the registration, candidates will be prompted for contact information for at least three referees who can write letters of recommendation on their behalf.

Review of applications will begin on October 20th, 2025, with a possible start date of August 1, 2026. Applications will be considered until the positions are filled.

Salary will be negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience. More information about McGill University and the Department of Chemistry may be found at: https://www.mcgill.ca/chemistry

McGill is a leading Canadian University, consistently ranked among the top Universities in the world. Located in downtown Montreal, a lively and multicultural large city with a high quality of life, and excellent access to arts, culture, and sports. 

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. 

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry. 

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record. 

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, this email or phone at 514-398-2477.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Requirements

Candidates should have a PhD degree with postdoctoral experience, proven research ability and a strong commitment to service and teaching in Chemistry. Applications from senior candidates may be considered. Successful candidates will be expected to work well in a multi-disciplinary collaborative research environment and develop a research program and expertise that complements existing strengths within the Department of Chemistry.