Job Description - 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.

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.

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.

Contact - Roger Linington, rliningt@sfu.ca

Post End Date - 12/31/2025