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The Department of Physics & Astronomy in the Faculty of Science at Western University is pleased to announce a search for a full-time faculty position in a research area related to applied biophotonics.

The successful applicant will receive a probationary (tenure-track) appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, or a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. The rank and salary will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. The anticipated start date will be July 1, 2024.

The successful candidate will have research expertise in the physics of applied biophotonics. It will be to the applicant’s advantage to show a strong connection with existing initiatives in Physics & Astronomy and the broader interdisciplinary research community at Western University. In addition to research in Physics & Astronomy, related expertise also resides in Medical Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, and interdisciplinary centres such as the Brain & Mind Institute, Centre for Advanced Materials and Biomaterials, Institute for Earth & Space Exploration, London Health Science Research Institute, Robarts Research Institute, and Western’s Bone and Joint Institute. Additional information about the Faculty of Science is available at https://www.uwo.ca/sci/.

Western recognizes that our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is central to the University’s mandate as a research-intensive institution of higher learning. As a community leader, we understand that our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization are mutually supporting and contribute to our pursuit of research excellence. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities (“visible minorities”), persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. Candidates are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment demonstrated through the application materials.

Applicants must possess a PhD in Physics or a closely related area. They will have an outstanding record of research in the form of publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, awards, invited talks and other scholarly achievements, as appropriate for their career path and stage, or demonstration of commercialization or industrial research output and collaborations. Evidence of research impact and an emerging international research reputation will be considered strong assets, as will the ability to attract external research funding.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching and research supervision at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to be able to teach broadly across the undergraduate curriculum of the Department. Demonstration of and/or potential for effectiveness in teaching and mentorship is important and includes plans to involve trainees in research and other high-impact learning experiences.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in service to the University and the profession. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, as well as evidence of leadership potential, will be considered assets.

With annual research funding exceeding $270 million, and an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world applications. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities, and one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses.

London has a growing population of approximately 500,000 with a diverse cultural mix and the hospitals serve a region of two million. London is safe, family-oriented, affordable, and located in the heart of the beautiful Great Lakes region. It is known as the “Forest City”, due to its abundance of trees. The centre of London is graced by the Thames River with nearly 30 kilometers of bicycle trails hugging the riverbanks. London is centrally located to its nearby cities of Toronto, Detroit, and Niagara Falls.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is a research-intensive department in Western’s Faculty of Science and has expertise in both theoretical and experimental physics and astronomy. The Department is responsible for undergraduate and graduate programs in physics and astronomy and for service mathematics instruction for engineers. The Department is home to 35 full-time faculty members, with most engaged in externally funded research. The Department maintains both an in-house Electronics Shop and Machine Shop with highly skilled technicians. Other relevant facilities at Western include the Nanofabrication Facility, Surface Science Western, the London Regional Microscopy Facility, and the Imaging Pathogens for Knowledge Translation (ImPaKT) Facility.

A complete application consists of:

• Cover letter addressing how the candidate’s expertise fits this position and complements existing strengths at Western.
• Curriculum vitae including publication list.
• A research statement (3 pages or less) describing candidate’s research plans for the next 3-5 years, highlighting past, current, and future research plans, including how the candidate will fit with existing programs and initiatives at Western.
• Statement on teaching and mentoring philosophy or experience, including fit in Department courses. Include a description of plans to involve trainees in research and other high-impact learning experiences (2 pages or less).
• Statement of experience and plans for advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in post-secondary education, community-based or other professional settings in physics and astronomy (2 pages or less).
• Contact information for 3 letters of reference. Letter-writers will not be contacted until the shortlist stage of the search.
• Completed application form, using the form available at the following link: https://www.uwo.ca/facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf
Western recognizes the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement and potential candidates are encouraged to explain within their application the impact that career interruptions have had and to submit a full career or extended CV.

The application package can be submitted via email in a single PDF file to:

Dr. Tamie Poepping, Search Committee Chair
Department of Physics & Astronomy, Western University
London Ontario, Canada
E-mail: p-a.search@uwo.ca

Consideration of applications will begin on March 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Emily Adams at eadams29@uwo.ca

Posted on Faculty Relations on January 16, 2024. Posting number: S-ES-2024-001

For over 60 years, UVic has proven its unwavering commitment to providing an excellent student experience in a supportive teaching and learning environment, to partnering with communities, and to pursuing research and creative activities that make an impact, both locally and globally. We are prepared to face a changing world with renewed commitment, enthusiasm, compassion and humility.
Inspired by and honouring place, we are a community-minded, globally engaged university where we transform ideas into meaningful impact.

Territory Acknowledgement:

We acknowledge and respect the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We invite applicants to watch the “Welcome to the Territory” video and to visit the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ Nations’ websites to learn more about these vibrant communities. To learn more about the Indigenous community on campus, please see the Indigenous Academic and Community Engagement (IACE) office’s website.

Indigenization and Decolonization at UVic:

The University of Victoria is committed to the ongoing work of decolonizing and Indigenizing the campus
community both inside and outside the classroom. UVic released our second Indigenous Plan in 2023 and the Faculty of Science has drafted its Indigenization Implementation Strategy (2022-2026) as we prepare ourselves for the work ahead. Decolonization and Indigenization are integral aspects of the 2023 UVic Strategic Plan and the 2022 Faculty of Science Strategic Plan.

To advance our work on Indigenization and decolonization, the Faculty of Science is excited to invite Indigenous applicants for three faculty positions in any field of Science. The three available positions are at the tenure-track assistant professor level and are cross-posted across our six departments: Biochemistry & Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics & Astronomy.

UVic has a vibrant Indigenous community with over 1,400 Indigenous students as of 2023 and over 65 Indigenous faculty. In 2022, Qwul’sih’yah’maht, Dr. Robina Thomas was appointed as the first Vice President Indigenous and she is leading the work of decolonization at UVic. In the same year, Marion Buller, renowned legal scholar and the first First Nations woman to be appointed as a judge in British Columbia, has been appointed chancellor of the University of Victoria. Not surprisingly, UVic has been ranked #1 in Canada for promoting Indigenous visibility (Maclean’s 2022).

The Faculty of Science at UVic:

The six departments in the Faculty of Science at UVic host over 140 research-active faculty members, 400 graduate students and several dozen professional researchers and support staff. All of us are deeply committed to diversification across our ranks, particularly, although not limited to people who are Indigenous, racialized, disabled, and/or have marginalized sexualities and gender identities. We educate 3000 undergraduate students in 30 different degree programs, and confer degrees from the bachelor to doctoral level. The Faculty of Science also supports six research centres – from forest biology to particle physics – and is host to 12 Canada Research Chairs. The University of Victoria is ranked #3 in the world
for climate action (2023 THE Impact Rankings), and UVic is ranked 5th in Canada and #220 globally for research impact across all sciences (2023 Times Higher Education). All high rankings are in no small part due to the research and education conducted by researchers and instructors in our six departments.
The UVic Faculty of Science is the destination of choice for curious minds.
THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Faculty of Science invites applications from Indigenous scholars for three tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence as soon as possible.

Qualified candidates will have:

•    A PhD degree in either life sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, or related discipline; or expect to obtain that degree soon (“all but dissertation”).
•    Potential to develop an impactful, independent research program as demonstrated for example through high-quality research shared through outlets such as academic publications, interdisciplinary projects,  and community-based projects.
•    A commitment to undergraduate and graduate education (such as supervision/mentorship) including
o    potential to develop and teach courses.
o    potential to implement new teaching initiatives.
o    potential to supervise diverse personnel effectively and create an equitable and inclusive working environment.
•    Record of, or potential for excellence in teaching, mentoring and advising at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
•    A record, potential, or desire to support Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in teaching and learning, including a potential to supervise diverse research personnel effectively and create an equitable and inclusive working environment.
•    A positive attitude about collaborating and participating in activities across the department, faculties and universities.
•    Demonstrated respect for different opinions and consideration for different point of views.

The following are considered assets:

•    The candidate has interest, potential or experience in either (a) working with Indigenous ways of
knowing, or (b) in infusing Indigenous science approaches and perspectives into science.
•    Postdoctoral experience is desirable.
•    Potential for, and interest in mentorship, representation, and guidance of Indigenous students.
•    Potential for, and interest in land and water-based teaching, community-engaged scholarship,
•    Indigenous scholarship, and engaging with UVic’s First Peoples House.
•    Record of, potential for, and interest in improving the participation of underrepresented groups in
science.
•    Potential for, and interest in implementing new teaching initiatives including land, water, and
community-engaged teaching.

In accordance with the University’s Equity Plan and pursuant to section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, the selection will be limited to Indigenous peoples. Our search committee will review the pool of applications from those who self-identify with this designated group. Candidates from this group must self-identify in their cover letter to be considered for this position.
The candidate’s qualifications, experience, overall market demand, discipline, and the unit appointed to will determine a candidate’s final salary offer. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $102,380 – $143,204. UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves, and pension plan.

APPLICATION:

To be considered please send:
•    A cover letter that addresses the full scope of the job requirements and includes Indigenous self-
identification,
•    A curriculum vitae,
•    A brief statement of interest in engaging with Indigenous knowledge and research
•    A statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and Indigenization.
•    Appropriate evidence of research (for example, up to five publications or equivalent work – either completed or in progress),
•    A brief teaching dossier containing e.g. teaching philosophy, syllabi of courses taught, and/or teaching interests,
•    Contact information for four references.

Application packages should be addressed to:

Dr. Peter Loock, Dean, Faculty of Science (scieoff@uvic.ca) and will be reviewed starting from March 4th, 2024. Applications will be accepted until all three positions are filled.

Please note that reference and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity, and in particular we are seeking for this Limited Hire search candidates who are Indigenous.

Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement. Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association (www.uvicfa.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; if you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada and be prepared to provide a copy of your permit authorizing same.

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of British Columbia under the supervision of Prof. Allison Man.

The successful candidate will develop software to analyze JWST observations and facilitate the planning and analysis of integral field unit observations. In collaboration with the UBC Extragalactic Astrophysics Group, they will perform research on a broad range of topics in galaxy evolution, including and not limited to star formation and AGN in nearby and distant galaxies, circumgalactic medium, and the influence of large-scale environment on galaxy evolution. They will have the opportunity to perform research using observations awarded to the group obtained using JWST, ALMA, and Gemini. They have the opportunity to join the Euclid Consortium, and to apply for Canadian observing time on JWST, ALMA, Gemini, and CFHT. In addition, they have access to high-performance computers, and funding for travels and publications. The successful candidate will spend 70% of their time on software development, and 30% of their time on related science work.

The position will be available as soon as is mutually agreeable. The appointment will initially be for two years, and extension is possible depending on performance and funding. Applicants must have obtained a PhD in Astronomy or Physics not more than 5 years prior to the start date. Experience in Python programming, Git, and astronomical observations is essential. The salary will be in the range $65,000-70,000 CAD, depending on experience. UBC offers postdocs a comprehensive benefits plan that includes extended health and dental coverage.

Applicants should upload a CV, a cover letter and a research statement in PDF format by February 16, 2024 to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26996/apply . Applicants should also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.