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The Department of Chemistry at Simon Fraser University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Organic Chemistry. We are seeking an outstanding scholar with a strong commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service. The expected start date for this position is July 15, 2026. 

This position aims to recruit a top emerging talent in the general area of organic chemistry with an emphasis on organic synthesis and/or chemical biology. Areas of particular interest include the design and testing of biologically relevant organic molecules, and applications of high-throughput assays to discover new bioactive compounds. The position will build on SFU’s international recognition in this area, world-class facilities for drug discovery, and growing capabilities in automated synthesis. Applications that leverage SFU’s Center for High-Throughput Chemical Biology (HTCB, https://www.sfu.ca/htcb.html) are a particular focus of this search. The HTCB is a world-leading facility for robotic liquid handling and high-throughput screening, with a particular emphasis on image-based screening. The center enables biological evaluation of large libraries of compounds (e.g. those designed and generated through automated synthesis, computer-based design, and machine learning) and supports users by providing full-time professional staff and a suite of established biological assays.

Chemistry at SFU

The Department of Chemistry (http://chemistry.sfu.ca/) comprises 27 research faculty, with research interests spanning: organic chemistry and chemical biology; inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry; material science; and nuclear science. Current departmental strengths of relevance to this position include medicinal chemistry, natural products chemistry, and chemical biology. The Department has a vibrant graduate program and is well equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Furthermore, SFU’s core facilities such as the HTCB, Fir (Canada’s most powerful academic supercomputer), and the Big Data Hub provide opportunities for interdisciplinary research and foster interactions with research partners across the University, government, and local industries. The Department is supported by an experienced team of research technicians, administrators, and teaching support staff. Furthermore, Chemistry researchers have access to SFU’s Science Technical Centre which includes a machine shop, electronics shop, and scientific glassblower, all managed by full-time professional staff.

The Department is also firmly committed to inclusive excellence and diversification across our ranks, including, but not limited to, removing barriers to employment [and higher education] for racialized persons, people with marginalized sexualities and/or gender identities, Indigenous people, and people with disabilities. We take pride in fostering a supportive and accommodating environment for all our members. 

Situated on the Burnaby campus, the Department of Chemistry is a short walk from the University Childcare Centre, athletic facilities, the SFU pool, and scenic hiking trails. The Department hosts a wide range of professional and social activities including seminar series, internal presentation and poster competitions, graduate caucus events, and weekly coffee socials. 

Qualifications

Candidates with a Ph.D. degree or equivalent, postdoctoral experience, and a clear indication of potential to grow in stature as a scholar in the areas of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, or a closely related field are preferred.

Preferred candidates will demonstrate:

• A strong record of research activity as demonstrated by publications, conference presentations, research and travel grants, and other relevant activities.

• The potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

• A commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for students, faculty, and staff. 

Key Responsibilities

The Department is seeking candidates who will:

• Develop and maintain a vigorous and externally funded research program;

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in organic chemistry; 

• Supervise and mentor graduate students;

• Contribute to service activities within the Department, Faculty, and University;

• Engage with the broader scientific and academic community.

How To Apply

Please submit your application as a single PDF file. All application materials should be sent via email to the Department Chair’s Assistant, Cindy Mok (email: chemsec@sfu.ca). Candidates should address their applications to Dr. Charles Walsby (Department Chair and Chair of the Search Committee). A complete application file should contain the following information:

• A 2-page cover letter that addresses the full scope of the job requirements. 

• An up-to-date, full curriculum vitae (include details of qualifications, research, teaching, scholarly record and funding, and list of collaborations/partnerships);

• A 3-page research statement and explanation of how the research aligns with this position;

• A 1-2-page statement of teaching philosophy and experience, including experience with and understanding of inclusive teaching and diverse student needs; 

• A 1-page statement describing how you contribute to promoting a culture of inclusive excellence through your teaching, research, or service – for example, how you support inclusive teaching practices or how you take into consideration biases/barriers that may be present in research.

• Names and contact information for 3 referees who can comment on your suitability for this position;

• Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.

We recognize that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, leave due to illness, research delays due to COVID-19) can impact research achievements, and we are committed to ensuring that these are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by 15th December 2025. Applications received after this date may be reviewed if the position is still open. The anticipated start date for this position is 15th July 2026.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact SFU’s Equity Office at edi@sfu.ca. 

Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside. 

Simon Fraser University is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.” SFU is committed to ensuring no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. The base salary range for this role at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 - $133,322 (dependent on experience). SFU also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health, and dental benefits. For details on the benefits offered by SFU, please visit the Faculty Relations website.

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details, see the full Collection Notice.

The Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University (SFU) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected start date of July 15, 2026.

We invite applications from researchers whose research is at the interface of scientific machine learning with PDEs, optimal transport or optimization. Our Scientific Computing, Machine Learning and PDE research group (SciMAP https://www.sfu.ca/math/research/scimap.html) has established strengths in scientific computing, approximation theory, machine learning, the analysis of PDEs, and the mathematics of data. The successful candidate will build on and complement these strengths, develop a vibrant research program, teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels, provide service to the department, and contribute to building equitable, diverse and inclusive environments.

The Department of Mathematics maintains close connections with many units in the Faculties of Science, Applied Science, and others on campus, through long-standing research activities. SFU is a founding member of the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences (PIMS), which promotes research, training, and outreach in the mathematical sciences across Western Canada. The Department takes pride in fostering a supportive and accommodating environment for all our members. Situated on the Burnaby campus, we are a short walk from the University Childcare Centre, athletic facilities, scenic hiking, and mountain biking trails.

Qualifications

Excellence in research and teaching are the primary criteria for this position. The successful candidate must:

• Hold a Ph.D. in mathematics or a closely related discipline.

• Have an outstanding scientific record of research at the interface of scientific machine learning with PDEs, optimal transport or optimization.

• Demonstrate strong potential in their future research plans. 

• Demonstrate the potential to strengthen the SciMAP group in research, teaching of upper- division and graduate-level courses in applied mathematics, and graduate trainee supervision.

• Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Demonstrate interest and ability to realize excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, and in the supervision of highly qualified personnel.

The following are considered assets:

• Demonstrated record of research on applications arising in the physical sciences or engineering. Experience in weather or climate science will be an asset.

• Evidence of strong commitment to service to the academic community.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online via MathJobs: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26963. 

Reference letters must also be uploaded via MathJobs. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 1, 2025. Applications received after this deadline may be reviewed if the position is still open.

Applications will consist of the following components:

• A concise cover letter (a maximum of 2 pages) that briefly addresses the criteria listed in qualifications.

• A statement (a maximum of 1 paragraph) that addresses how the candidate’s research fits with the stated research scope of this position. This statement is optional but is encouraged.

• A complete, up-to-date curriculum vitae that lists the candidate’s education and employment history, publications, conference presentations, funding and awards, student supervision, collaborations and partnerships, teaching experience, and service activities.

• A research statement (typically 3-5 pages) that describes the candidate’s research experience, goals, and a five- year plan for their research program.

• Three examples of peer-reviewed published scholarly work.

• A teaching statement (typically 3-5 pages) that describes the candidate’s teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.

• A statement (typically 1 page) describing how you contribute to promoting a culture of inclusive excellence through your teaching, research, or service – for example, how you support inclusive teaching practices or how you take into consideration biases/barriers that may be present in research. 

• Three reference letters by referees who can comment on your suitability for this position.

• Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

We recognize that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, leave due to illness, research delays due to COVID-19) can impact research achievements, and we commit to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@sfu.ca.

About SFU’s Commitment to Diversity

Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University.

Salary and Benefits

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. The base salary range for this role at the Assistant Professor rank is $104,700 - $133,322 (dependent on experience). SFU also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health, and dental benefits. For details on the benefits offered by SFU, please visit the Faculty Relations website.

Privacy Notice

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies, and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the full Collection Notice.

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science in the Faculty of Science, Simon Fraser University, invites applications for a part-time (75%) limited-term teaching faculty position at the rank of Lecturer for a term of 8 months, with the possibility of renewal for 4 months depending on budget and enrollments. The position’s expected start date is January 1, 2027. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching Statistics at the undergraduate level.

Qualifications

Teaching excellence is the primary criterion for this position. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in Statistics or a closely related field by the employment start date; however, PhD candidates with solid indication of imminent completion may be considered. 

The ideal candidate will have: 

• A PhD in Statistics or in a relevant field, including but not limited to: Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics, and Data Science;
• Relevant teaching experience; 
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion within academia; 
• Evidence of inclusive pedagogy and excellent teaching skills in an interdisciplinary setting;  

Duties

The successful candidate will: 

• Teach 2 undergraduate courses per semester in the Undergraduate Statistics Program and/or the Data Science Program;
• Work with colleagues to support diverse students and develop the Department’s curriculum;
• Participate in service to the Program, Department, the University and the broader community. 

They will teach introductory courses in Probability and Statistics; and upper-level courses on topics such as Discrete Data Analysis, Multivariate Analysis, Data Science, Statistics communication, depending on the candidate’s area of expertise. 

To apply, applicants must submit: 

• a cover letter summarizing the applicant’s qualifications, experience, and interest for the position; 
• a complete CV; 
• a one-page teaching statement on the applicant’s teaching philosophy, and any work on course and curriculum development and/or pedagogical innovation;
• and, for the most recent courses taught (up to 8 courses): 
• instructional materials: syllabi, sample exams and assignments, grading rubrics;
• teaching evaluations, including both raw data and summary statistics; and
• a statement summarizing and contextualizing the evidence presented.

These materials should be submitted in a single PDF file, and the file name should be the applicant’s name; applications should be sent by email to Dr. Derek Bingham at stchair@sfu.ca.   Incomplete applications may not be considered. 

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Derek Bingham (Search Committee Chair) at: stchair@sfu.ca . Complete applications will be reviewed starting August 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The position is subject to the availability of funding.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. The current salary ranges are based on the 2022-2025 SFU/SFUFA Collective Agreement. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $98,340 to $114,241 per annum, dependent on previous relevant and related experience and prorated to the percentage of the appointment (75%).

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science was created in 2001 and has since grown into a dynamic group of approximately 530 undergraduate students, 62 graduate students, and 24 faculty members. Statistics and Actuarial Science faculty have earned a national and international reputation for work in applied and theoretical statistics, actuarial science, and, more recently, data science. Undergraduate and graduate students flourish in the highly interactive and personalized environment that characterizes our department. 

We acknowledge the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Tsleil-Waututh (səlilwətaɬ), Katzie (q̓íc̓əy̓), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓əm), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples, on whose traditional territories Simon Fraser University's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. 

SFU recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g. parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact career achievements/progression and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have had an impact on their career.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact the Equity Office at EDI@SFU.CA

Personal information that forms part of an application is collected under the general authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, applicable University Policies and the SFUFA/SFU Collective Agreement. For further details see the Collection Notice available at: https://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/academic-careers.html