Advanced Energy Storage Materials/Technology

Tenure-Track Position in Advanced Energy Storage Materials/Technology Department of Chemical Engineering Stephen J.R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Queen-s University, Kingston, Canada September 2024 . The Department of Chemical Engineering in the J.R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (Smith Engineering) at Queen-s University invites applications for a Tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, or tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor, with specialization in advanced energy storage materials/technology, with a preferred . Qualifications Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree completed at the start date of the . The successful candidate wil develop a global y recognized, external y funded, interdisciplinary research program focused on new chemistries and processes for the efficient synthesis of materials and fabrication of devices for energy storage, including but not limited to batteries, supercapacitors, redox flow batteries, and hydrogen.
Applicants should be creative applied scientists/engineers with a strong commitment to research, graduate training, and . The main criteria for selection are:
 evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research .  Professional engineering licensure in Canada, or the eligibility to obtain licensure, is a requirement.
Note that al forms of engineering licensure in Canada are considered .g., P.Eng., temporary engineering license, provisional engineering license, etc.). The successful candidate wil also be expected to make contributions through service to the . Salary wil be .

This position is made possible by a transformative $30M investment by Bruce Mitchel (Sc-68, DSc’20). The successful candidate wil receive direct research support for the first 5 years of their tenure from the Bruce Mitchel Research Program, including resources to support the . Decreased teaching and administrative responsibilities wil be associated with this position to enable the candidate to develop a world-class research program.
Smith Engineering has a variety of research programs dedicated to a more sustainable world and, . Researchers in the Department of Chemical Engineering work on 2D materials for supercapacitors and batteries, electrochemical carbon conversion, sustainable electrolysis processes, and next-generation materials for energy . Related research in other departments includes, but is not limited to, battery recycling and critical materials (Mining Engineering), power electronics for electric vehicles and energy storage systems (Centre for Energy and Power Electronics Research, Electrical and Computer Engineering), and characterization and modeling for advanced material . Vaccination Requirements Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required al students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were ful y . These requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate . The Faculty and Department . The Chemical Engineering department is a medium-sized department with 23 faculty that provides undergraduate programs in Chemical Engineering and Engineering Chemistry with 250+ undergraduate students currently enrol ed in years 2 through 4 and has typical enrolments of 80- 100 graduate students.
Research strengths in the department include biomedical engineering; macromolecular science and technology; process analytics, optimization and control; sustainable . The department has a strong emphasis on inter-disciplinary education through its close col aboration with the Dunin- Deshpande Queen-s Innovation Centre, and links to a number of multi-disciplinary centres at .greencentrecanada.com), Innovation Park (?url=www.innovationpark.ca&module=jobs&id=51252" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=www.innovationpark.ca&module=jobs&id=51252" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.innovationpark.ca), the Beaty Water Research Centre, Ingenuity Labs, and the Queen’s Centre for Energy and Power Electronics .queensu.ca/epower). Our rapidly changing world presents unprecedented opportunities and significant chal enges. Smith Engineering is changing the face of engineering education, so future engineers can be . This new model of engineering

education wil be technical y rigorous, experiential y focused, social y conscious and creatively inspired.
It wil ensure graduates have the knowledge and tools to not only create our technology . To promote on-going teaching success, there is support for course development and delivery provided by the Engineering Teaching and Learning Team, the Queen-s Centre for Teaching and . Smith Engineering delivers 10 undergraduate programs to over 3000 undergraduate students, . The Faculty is wel known for its record of leadership in interdisciplinary engineering education, including being one of the first engineering schools in Canada to establish an Integrated Learning Centre, significant community service learning modules in First-Year instruction, an interdisciplinary -design spinecoordinated across al undergraduate programs in the Faculty, and a course in Technology Engineering and Management that draws students from engineering, business, arts and science, and law.
Among our top priorities in Smith Engineering is providing opportunities for early career academics to develop exceptional research and teaching contributions while fostering an . Support for faculty to develop strong research programs includes Special Research Grant opportunities, grant writing workshops and review . Smith Engineering understands that we need to focus on making Engineering for Everyone and is working toward a more diverse and inclusive community in an effort to make our learning and . The Faculty strives to make a difference through commitments such as the establishment of a Chair for Women in Engineering to improve the proportional representation of women in engineering, the new Engineering Strategic Plan, the dynamic outreach programs including Indigenous Futures in . Visit Inclusive Queen-s for more information on equity, . Queen-s University Queen-s University has a long history of scholarship, discovery, and innovation that shapes our . Home to more than 25,000 students, Queen-s offers a comprehensive research-intensive environment. Diverse perspectives and a wealth of experience enrich our students and faculty while a core part . In 2024, for the fourth year in a row, Queen-s University has ranked in top 10 global y Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, securing the position of eighth worldwide and second in North America, the only Canadian university to achieve this milestone since the rankings launched in 2019.
The rankings measured over 2,100 institutions on their work to advance the United .

From Nobel Prize-winning research exploring the building blocks of the universe to cancer care and treatment to sustainable technologies, our university is tackling humanity-s most pressing . A member of the U15 group of Canadian research universities, Queen-s is home to a vibrant research community that includes 33 Canada Research Chairs and over 20 research institutes who work in partnership with communities, governments, and industry to advance research and innovation, making a measured impact on Canada and the world.
Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access . Employees also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen-s values families and is pleased to provide a -top upto government parental . In addition, Queen-s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare.
Details are set out in the Queen-s-QUFA Col ective Agreement. For more information on . The City The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, . Queen-s is an integral part of the Kingston . Kingston-s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural and creative opportunities, with access to many natural areas and proximity to vibrant First Nations . Kingston is a unique Canadian city of 125,000 . Kingston offers unique waterfront living with many recreational opportunities. It is within a two-and-a-half hour drive (two-hour train ride) to the commercial, industrial and political hubs of Toronto, Montreal, and the nation-s capital, Ottawa, and a thirty minute drive from the international bridge linking Ontario and upstate New York.
The city is also the origin of the historic Rideau Canal system - a UNESCO International Heritage site, and is close to Frontenac Provincial Park, the Thousand . The Queen-s University Biological Station, north of the city, encompasses 34 km2 of diverse lands, affording . Visit Inclusive Queen-s for information on equity, . How to Apply The University invites applications from al qualified individuals. Queen-s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and . In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada wil be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a valid

legal work status in Canada.
Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work . Applications from al qualified candidates wil be considered in the applicant pool. In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee-s record of research achievement wil be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee-s . Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about . The University wil provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, . If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact April Hiles, Administrative .hilesqueensu.ca . Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including the fol owing documents:
 a cover letter, indicating whether or not you have a valid legal work status in Canada;  a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications);  a statement of research interests;  a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available); and,  a statement of experience with, and commitment to, facilitation and promotion of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility; and,  the names and contact information of three referees The deadline for applications is October 17, 2024, and applications may continue to be reviewed . Applicants are encouraged to send al documents in their application . Robin Hutchinson at cheeheadqueensu.ca although hard copy applications may be submitted to: Dr. Robin Hutchinson, Department Head The Department of Chemical Engineering J.R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Room 201, Dupuis Hal 19 Division Street Queen-s University Kingston, Ontario CANADA K7L 3N6 Academic staff at Queen-s University are governed by a Col ective Agreement between the University and the Queen-s University Faculty Association (QUFA), which is posted at Col ective .ca) and at ?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qufa.ca&module=jobs&id=51252" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qufa.ca&module=jobs&id=51252" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.qufa.ca.