Chemistry - Assistant Professor (Synthetic Polymer Chemistry)

Department Statement
Vibrant, multidisciplinary and innovative, the Faculty of Arts and Science is one of Université de Montréal’s largest faculties. Through its 28 departments, schools, centres and one institute, it offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate programs, some of which are unique in Quebec. It is also home to some 30 interdisciplinary research centres and groups. Every day, its 650 faculty members are helping shape a better tomorrow by advancing knowledge and encouraging the convergence of perspectives.

The Department of Chemistry (https://chimie.umontreal.ca/english/home/) of the Université de Montréal is one of the most productive and dynamic chemistry departments in Canada and internationally. Its stellar reputation is based on the excellence of its faculty of 33 professors, several of whom are distinguished scholars and hold prestigious chairs. The Department's laboratories are located on a new campus dedicated to the natural sciences (https://campusmil.umontreal.ca), with state-of-the-art infrastructure (materials characterization, NMR, X-ray diffraction, flow chemistry, mass spectrometry), which offer researchers well-equipped platforms, managed by research professionals. The Department is extremely well integrated into a dynamic research community, within the Université de Montréal and across Quebec and Canada.

Day-to-day responsibilities
Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As such, you will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate classes and develop pedagogical initiatives for our new undergraduate program, with a focus on polymer chemistry and synthesis;
• Develop a high-level research program in polymers synthesis while expanding the frontiers of the discipline. The Department strongly encourages applicants who will develop an emerging research theme in the field of polymer synthesis (e.g. AI-driven synthesis of polymers, flow chemistry, green chemistry) with a high potential impact. Candidates with a research theme related to artificial intelligence could also apply for a position as an IVADO Professor (consortium for research, training and knowledge mobilization in artificial intelligence), which offers bonified start-up conditions. Candidates whose research theme that integrates materials science could become member of the Institut Courtois;
• Contribute to committees and to the development of the Department, the Faculty, and the Institution through participation in scientific, administrative and social activities;
• Participate in outreach activities to promote the discipline (publications, conferences, etc.).

Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. in polymer synthesis or a related research field;
• Have post-doctoral or equivalent research experience;
• Have an excellent publication record in the field;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality university teaching in polymer chemistry and synthesis at all levels;
• Propose a world-class research program in synthetic polymer chemistry with the potential to develop internal, national, and international collaborations;
• Demonstrate the potential to supervise graduate students;
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.

Additional information about the position

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits
• Expected start date:June 1st 2026
• Located at the Montreal campus

How to submit your application

Submit your application through our online recruitment system (click on the “Apply for job” button at the top right) before October 17th, 2025. Your application must include the following documents:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers
• A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach
• A research program proposal
• Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees to the department
• The statement outlining the teaching and mentoring experience and approach should be 1 page andthe research proposal must be a maximum of 5 pages, excluding references

Contact information for recommendation letters

Jean-François Masson
FAS - Chimie
[email protected] 

BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental care and travel insurance
• Employee and family assistance program, along with an institutional program for better health and well-being
• Defined benefit pension plan offering a retirement pension with indexing, visit rrum.umontreal.ca 
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to 2 years of parental leave
• Workload reduction upon return from leave and until the child reaches 2 years of age
• Two on-campus daycare centers
• Summer day camps and during school breaks at the Physical Center of Sports of UdeM
• Compassionate leave

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Startup Fund
• Professional Expenses Allocation Program and Development Leave
• French Language Program
• Study and Research Year
• University Pedagogy Development Activity
• Tuition fee exemption program for yourself, your spouse, or partner, and dependent children