Additional information

The Impact+ program is a tri-agency initiative of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council  (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). It is administered by the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS), which is housed within SSHRC. For more information on the program please see the Impact+ program website.

For more information on the Impact+ program generally and on eligibility specifically, please consult the Impact+ Chairs website.

Members of UVic’s Faculty of Science conduct world-leading research in six Departments and Schools: Biology; Biochemistry and Microbiology; Chemistry; Earth and Ocean Sciences; Mathematics and Statistics; and Physics and Astronomy. Researchers in these Departments/Schools also collaborate across Faculties and with nearby government laboratories via multiple UVic research hubs including the Astronomy Research Centre; the Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology; the Centre for Forest Biology; Ocean Networks Canada; and Victoria’s Subatomic Physics and Accelerator Research Centre.

The Impact+ Chair will have a record of outstanding research in an area of existing research strength within one or more of the Faculty’s six Departments and Schools, and in alignment with one or more of the Canada’s strategic priority areas.

To safeguard research in academia, the Government of Canada has implemented the Policy on Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern (STRAC) and the National Security Guidelines for Research Partnerships (NSGRP). These Research Security policies apply to the Canada Impact+ Research Chair program. UVic recommends applicants to review these policies to ensure alignment with Research Security considerations of research funding programs. Vetting of shortlisted candidates will be integrated into the adjudication process for this competition. When awarded the Impact+ position, the successful applicant must not have any active affiliation with any entity on Canada’s List of Named Research Organizations (NRO) of concern and must maintain this status throughout their tenure as Chair.

How to apply

To be considered, applications should be sent to Dr. Peter Loock at sciedean@uvic.ca Please combine the following documents into a single pdf file, and include the chair title in your email subject line:

• A cover letter (maximum 3 pages) describing briefly how the applicant meets the eligibility criteria listed above, including a description of current and future research interests and accomplishments related to the research areas within the Faculty of Science, and how UVic will provide an ideal research environment. The cover letter should also outline the preferred host Department/School within the Faculty of Science and estimated start-up funding, infrastructure, and space requirements (e.g. for equipment and personnel).
• A full CV, including details of research and teaching, scholarly output (for example, high impact publications, and other research outputs such as policy or community reports, datasets, software, creative arts, patents), grants, collaborations/partnerships, impact measures (such as influence on policy and practice, community engagement, commercialization), personal honours/awards, and leadership experience.
• A one-page (maximum) statement that describes the applicant’s experience with attracting and mentoring a diverse group of students, trainees and research personnel, and establishing an equitable and inclusive research environment, as well as a plan for establishing and maintaining a diverse core team and an inclusive research environment.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three references. 

Please note that reference and background checks, including credential and degree verification, may be undertaken as part of this recruitment process.

This position is contingent upon the applicant receiving an Impact+ Chair. The position is subject to the availability of funding and to final approval by the Tri-agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS).

Application deadline

Equity statement

UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups. Read our full equity statement.

As outlined above, UVic is fully aligned with the Impact+ program’s initiatives which encourage applications from individuals from all underrepresented, equity-seeking, rights-seeking populations, including racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, women, and individuals from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community

The University recognizes that life circumstances such as illness, disability, family and community responsibilities (e.g., maternity leave, parental leave, leaves due to illness, leaves due to caring for family members, slowdowns due to chronic illness or disability, or COVID-19 impacts) are often an expected part of life and are likely to have an impact on a nominee’s record of research achievement, and that these impacts will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

UVic is dedicated to making our university, campus, and courses accessible to all students. We commit to addressing and removing barriers that hinder full and equal participation of people with disabilities. UVic's Accessibility Plan includes guiding principles and existing resources. It summarizes consultations, barriers and priorities for the next three years to address those barriers.

Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact Heidi Morrison within Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at FRrecruit@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

In order to evaluate the effectiveness of the job advertisement efforts to attract a diverse pool of individuals, applicants will be invited to complete a confidential self-identification survey after the application deadline.