Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Catalyst Design
Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Catalyst Design
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Job Family:
Academic Leadership and FacultyUnion affiliation:
APUOFaculty/Department:
Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular SciencesFTCampus:
DIorio HallDate Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2025/08/26Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2025/10/27The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Sustainable Catalyst Design. The successful candidate will join the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences (CBS) in the Faculty of Science 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 uOttawas 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 Universitys infrastructure supported by recent Canada Foundation for Innovation (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 nations capital and in close proximity to multiple national agencies the University of Ottawa is one of Canadas 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.
Tier1 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 $200000 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 Canada Foundation for Innovation (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 CRC Program method for establishing equity targets and the Employment Equity Act 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 $131803 and for an associate professor at $109776 (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 complete benefits package 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 DIorio Hall Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Application 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 Canada Research Chairs (Tier 1) guidelines (i. e. all three arms length including one of international stature and who does not live in the country where the candidate is currently working); and
A 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 programsbest practices.
Deadline: October 26 2025.
More information regarding Academic Careers can be found online. 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 Innovation
University of Ottawa
550 Cumberland St. room 246
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5 CANADA
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 Canada
The 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
