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  • Forensic Toxicology - Assistant Professor

    • Organization: University of Toronto Mississauga - UTM Anthropology
    • Location: Toronto, Canada
    • Date Posted: 9-12-2024
    • Deadline/Expiry: 11-18-2024

    Forensic Toxicology - Assistant Professor

    • Organization: University of Toronto Mississauga - UTM Anthropology
    • Location: Toronto, Canada
    • Date Posted: 9-12-2024
    • Deadline/Expiry: 11-18-2024

    Job description

    The Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Forensic Analytical Toxicology as part of the Forensic Science Program. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. - please see link for more information.

    This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

    Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Chemistry or Toxicology, with an emphasis on bench-based analytical chemistry, forensic toxicology or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful applicant must have demonstrated expertise in the field of Analytical Toxicology and a proven track record of professional practice activities as demonstrated by casework, court testimony, laboratory experience, or similar practices. Experience working in a forensic laboratory, or as an independent forensic consultant, or equivalent is preferred. Candidates should also clearly indicate in the CV or cover letter any knowledge of Quality Assurance protocols and accreditation processes for forensic labs. Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree granting program at the undergraduate level, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures.

    We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance the Forensic Science Program’s existing strengths. For further information on the Forensic Science Program, please see this link . Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally-funded research program. Collaborations with relevant tri-campus departments are encouraged. Cross-appointment at the graduate level to a relevant department will be pursued upon hiring.

    Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees.

    Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.

    Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    The University of Toronto Mississauga's Forensic Science Program is designed to provide students with an understanding of scientific analyses, theories, laboratory skills, applications, and field techniques. Programs are offered in the fields of forensic anthropology, forensic biology, forensic chemistry, and forensic psychology. For more information, see the UTM Forensic Science website.

    At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this statement, please contact the Chair of UTM Anthropology.

    All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; one recent publication; and a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.

    Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

    Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Chair of UTM Anthropology.

    All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by 11:59pm on November 18, 2024.

    The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.

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

    Diversity Statement

    The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

    As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

    Accessibility Statement

    The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

    The University os committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

    If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

  • Forensic Toxicology - Associate or Full Professor

    • Organization: University of Toronto Mississauga - UTM Anthropology
    • Location: Toronto, Canada
    • Date Posted: 9-12-2024
    • Deadline/Expiry: 11-18-2024

    Forensic Toxicology - Associate or Full Professor

    • Organization: University of Toronto Mississauga - UTM Anthropology
    • Location: Toronto, Canada
    • Date Posted: 9-12-2024
    • Deadline/Expiry: 11-18-2024

    Job description

    The Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of Forensic Analytical Toxicology as part of the Forensic Science Program. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. - please see link for more information.

    This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

    Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Chemistry or Toxicology, with an emphasis on bench-based analytical chemistry, forensic toxicology or a related area, with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful applicant must have demonstrated expertise in the field of Analytical Toxicology and a proven track record of professional practice activities as demonstrated by casework, court testimony, laboratory experience, or similar practices. Experience working in a forensic laboratory, or as an independent forensic consultant, or equivalent is preferred. Candidates should also clearly indicate in the CV or cover letter any knowledge of Quality Assurance protocols and accreditation processes for forensic labs. Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree granting program at the undergraduate level, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures.

    We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance the Forensic Science Program’s existing strengths. For further information on the Forensic Science Program, please see this link . Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally-funded research program. Collaborations with relevant tri-campus departments are encouraged. Cross-appointment at the graduate level to a relevant department will be pursued upon hiring.

    Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees.

    Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.

    Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    The University of Toronto Mississauga's Forensic Science Program is designed to provide students with an understanding of scientific analyses, theories, laboratory skills, applications, and field techniques. Programs are offered in the fields of forensic anthropology, forensic biology, forensic chemistry, and forensic psychology. For more information, see the UTM Forensic Science website.

    At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviable diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with teaching or mentoring diverse groups or students. Candidates must demonstrate, in their application materials, an ability to foster diversity on campus and within the curriculum or discipline, and must show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial environment. Candidates must submit a statement describing their contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which might cover topics such as (but not limited to): teaching that incorporates a focus on underrepresented communities; efforts undertaken to develop inclusive pedagogies, collaboration, and engagement with underrepresented communities; and mentoring of students from underrepresented groups. If you have questions about this statement, please contact the Chair of UTM Anthropology.

    All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit a cover letter; a current curriculum vitae; a research statement outlining current and future research interests; one recent publication; and a teaching dossier which includes a teaching statement, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations.

    Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated, and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection, including timelines, are available in the candidate FAQ.

    Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Chair of UTM Anthropology.

    All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by 11:59pm on November 18, 2024.

    The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.

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

    Diversity Statement

    The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

    As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

    Accessibility Statement

    The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

    The University os committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

    If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

  • Mass Spectrometry Lab Scientist

    • Organization: BC Centre for Disease Control
    • Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
    • Date Posted: 7-3-2024
    • Deadline/Expiry:

    Mass Spectrometry Lab Scientist

    • Organization: BC Centre for Disease Control
    • Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
    • Date Posted: 7-3-2024
    • Deadline/Expiry:

    Job description

    BC Centre for Disease Control in Vancouver Canada is recruiting a MAss spectrometry Lab Scientist - please see link for more information.

    Are you ready to make a difference? The Public Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) is a cohesive, interrelated laboratory system that supports equity and access, and ensures patient safety through high quality, well coordinated laboratory services.

    At our core, we aim to cultivate vibrant communities where everyone can achieve optimal health and well-being—right where they live, work, learn, and play.

    PLMS is a provincial integrator and a strategic solutions-based organization that leverages partnerships with health organizations and the ministry to improve patient care. PLMS continues to lead a collaborative effort to achieve the vision of one system of clinical laboratory and pathology service delivery, with a commitment to equity, quality, innovation, and adaptability.

    What you’ll do

    • Lead, through hands-on work, mass spectrometry assay development projects and all modifications to existing assays including data interpretation, troubleshooting and optimization of sample preparation and experimental design, quality procedures and assays.
    • Support, train, and provide technical advice and direction to staff using the equipment in all aspects of their routine work and in newly-validated methods. Supervise and train users in the correct use of the equipment; recommends and oversees modifications to equipment as needed. Provide expertise in troubleshooting problems that occur during routine operation of the equipment, including tasks such as disassembly, cleaning and replacement of valves, tubing, and sample-loop.
    • Source and choose appropriate reagents for assay development (e.g., chemical, standards, calibrators, internal standards).
    • Develop and optimize method parameters (e.g., compound-optimization experiments, chromatographic condition selection and optimization).
    • Research and develop novel mass spectrometric methods.
    • Stay apprised of new technologies for sample preparation and analysis (e.g., new chromatographic techniques, new automation tools, and new MS approaches).
    • Design, direct, perform, analyze and interpret a wide range of experiments independently.
    • Performs experimental method validation following appropriate guidelines.

    What you bring

    Qualifications

    A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a PhD in a relevant discipline such as Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Forensic Sciences, Toxicology or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution and five (5) years’ experience working with Mass Spectrometry, Gas chromatography, Liquid Chromatography and varied sample preparation procedures in forensically accredited laboratory that follows good laboratory practice.

    Skills & Knowledge

    • Knowledge of programming languages (including Python, R and Visual Basic) and familiarities with ISO 15189 or 17025 is an asset.
    • Demonstrated ability to evaluate experimental results and provide direction to personnel.
    • Commitment to develop knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents – including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study – and how they intersect across the health care system.
    • Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
    • As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

  • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Analytical Toxicology

    • Organization: Oxford University Press
    • Location: Virtual
    • Date Posted: 4-29-2024
    • Deadline/Expiry: 7-15-2024

    Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Analytical Toxicology

    • Organization: Oxford University Press
    • Location: Virtual
    • Date Posted: 4-29-2024
    • Deadline/Expiry: 7-15-2024

    Job description

    The Journal of Analytical Toxicology is accepting applications for Editor-in-Chief. Please see here for further information.

    Oxford University Press (OUP) invites applications and nominations for the position of Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of its peer-reviewed journal, Journal of Analytical Toxicology.

    The incoming EiC will lead the journal, in close collaboration with OUP and the experienced Senior Associate Editor, Associate Editors, and wider editorial team. The EiC will be an ambassador for the journal throughout the research community and will be responsible for the journal’s editorial direction. A tenure of a five-year commitment is anticipated to begin in 2025, with onboarding towards the end of 2024. The current EiC will be available for a full and thorough handover with the incoming EiC.

    Candidates should have a strong record of recognized scholarship in clinical and forensic toxicology, a broad base of knowledge in the field, demonstrated leadership and communication skills, and appropriate time to devote to actively developing the journal. An understanding of publishing ethics and familiarity with an open access journal model is also essential. Previous editorial experience and the ability to clearly articulate a compelling vision for the journal are other key factors on which candidates will be evaluated. People of color, women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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