Assistant Professor in Materials Chemistry - (Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders) – Department of Chemistry

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Program Description

The Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in recruiting internationally based Early Career Researchers to Canada. Emerging Leaders will receive research funding and institutional support to advance transformative research in Canada’s strategic priority areas, build partnerships across sectors and borders, and translate their research into applications and impacts that benefit Canadians and the world.

The Department of Chemistry at McGill University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position to advance transformational research programs that support the growth of Canada’s global leadership in the following strategic priority area:

• Clean technology and resource value-chain

Emerging Leaders must have an independent program of research that demonstrates strategic alignment with this priority area. The award provides $100,000 per year for six years to McGill University to support the salary costs associated with the successful Emerging Leader appointment as well as direct research expenses, with the possibility of extension for a further six years. 

Successful candidates will be expected to begin a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor no later than June 29, 2027.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to mount a vigorous, innovative research program in Materials Chemistry, in line with McGill University’s strategic commitment in Advanced Materials and Sustainability. This commitment has resulted in the recent acquisition of more than $30M of dedicated research infrastructure in the Department of Chemistry. Applications in Energy and/or Sustainability are of interest (e.g., new materials for photovoltaics and energy storage; sustainable production and recycling of materials; heterogeneous catalysts for CO2 conversion). Candidates emphasizing advanced materials characterization or combined synthesis/characterization research programs as well as candidates with a wide range of interdisciplinary training experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop courses in their areas of specialization, supervise and mentor graduate students, and contribute to the intellectual life of the University.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Only candidates who were internationally based, both working and residing outside Canada, on June 29, 2026, are eligible.

Candidates must be within five years of the date of their first independent research-related appointment, minus eligible delays in research. Recent graduates and postdoctoral fellows may also be eligible. Research-related appointments are defined as those where the individual has the autonomy to conduct research independently. Eligible leaves, including maternity, parental, medical, and bereavement leave, are credited as twice the amount of time taken. Professional leaves, including training, sabbatical, and administrative leave, are not credited.

A PhD is required by McGill University for appointment to a tenure-track position; however, it is not a requirement of the Impact+ Emerging Leaders Program itself.

Candidates should review the eligibility and selection criteria for the Impact+ Emerging Leaders Program prior to applying.  

Canadians living abroad who wish to relocate to Canada are encouraged to apply.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through Workday, McGill’s HR management system.

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Required Documents

The application package should include the documents listed below and must be merged into one single PDF file not exceeding 5 MB.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae 
• Detailed research proposal
• Start up budget listing equipment need
• Teaching statement and dossier
• Contact information for at least three references 

Job Details

• Job Type: Tenure-track
• Rank: Assistant Professor
• Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period

Review of applications will start on October 10, 2026. Inquiries from potential candidates are welcome and will be treated in strict confidence. Correspondence can be directed to the Administrative Officer, Department of Chemistry (administrative-officer.chemistry@mcgill.ca).

Commitment to Equity and Diversity

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 offers immigration and relocation support for selected candidates.

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, Catherine Roy accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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