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The Department of Geography at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador invites applications for nomination as the Canada Impact+ Research Chair in Critical Minerals and Energy Transition: Political Ecology and Social Sustainability. The CIRC program is a one-time-only initiative funded by the Government of Canada aimed at recruiting top-tier international researchers with expertise in key areas addressing critical national and global challenges. The program emphasizes both research excellence and tangible impact. CIRCs are appointed for a period of eight years in values of either $8 million ($1 million per year) or $4 million ($500,000 per year), with the possibility of a 4-year extension at 50% of the original award value, determined by an external review in Year 7 of the award. The awardee may also request an additional $100,000 per year over six years to recruit an Early Career Researcher (ECR) and to apply for research infrastructure funding. While the CIRC program places no restrictions on nationality or citizenship, the candidate must be internationally based (both working and residing outside of Canada) at the time of the intake’s application deadline. Housed in the Department of Geography, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Impact+ Research Chair in Critical Minerals and Energy Transition will direct a leading interdisciplinary research program addressing the political, social, and justice dimensions of critical minerals extraction and processing. This research and engagement program will address the significant global and regional challenges related to the growing demand for “critical” or “green” minerals: metals designated as essential to digital communications and decarbonizing energy systems. Although critical minerals development is widely promoted by international agencies and governments, as well as federal, provincial, and territorial governments in Canada, locating and extracting and processing these mineral resources presents challenges related to scarcity, supply chain security, environmental sustainability, social justice, and geopolitical risk. The Impact+ Chair will lead interdisciplinary social science research, graduate training, and collaborations across the university, addressing Impact+ strategic priority foci on Clean Technologies and Resource Value Chains and Democratic and Community Resilience. They will also support the nascent MUN Minerals research and teaching strategy (currently under development) as well as Memorial’s strategic research themes Sustaining People, Sustaining Place, and Sustaining Economy. The successful CIRC will either be appointed at the academic level of Full Professor or Associate Professor, eligible for promotion to Full Professor within 2 years of the Chair’s start date, or; hold a position outside of academia with equivalent qualifications necessary for appointment at these academic levels. The salary for the position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, in accordance with the Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association (MUNFA) Collective Agreement. Candidate Profile The successful candidate must be an established, internationally recognized research leader with expertise and experience in one or more of the following broad areas: natural resource governance/management, political ecology/environmental justice, political economy and extractivism, environmental and social impact assessment (including FPIC, GBA+ and other equity considerations), and cognate fields. The regional focus for the chair is open, though we particularly welcome applicants with active engagements with communities in the Global South, Arctic and Northern regions, rural and remote communities, and/or Indigenous nations. They will have the primary responsibility for directing the research program and all related activities, and will be expected to develop and implement a plan for an inclusive environment that fosters equity, accessibility, and diverse participation in research activities and public/community engagement. Memorial acknowledges that career paths can be diverse and that life circumstances, such as illness, disability, and family and community responsibilities, are often an expected part of life and are likely to affect a nominee’s record of research achievement. Applicants are encouraged to explain in their cover letter any life circumstances that may have resulted in career interruptions, if applicable. These impacts will be carefully considered during the assessment process. Memorial is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including: women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous Peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. All applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) as appropriate. Please note that applicants cannot be considered as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) unless they complete Memorial’s employment equity  survey. Applicants will receive the survey via email once they submit their application. The survey link expires after 7 days of receiving it. If an applicant does not receive a survey or has any questions about it, please contact equity@mun.ca. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. Applicants who require an accessibility arrangement to ensure their full participation in the application process can contact Mandy Penney (equity@mun.ca) to make appropriate accommodations. Memorial University and the Department of Geography We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province. Memorial has an all-Indigenous Committee for Ethical Research Impacting Indigenous Groups to ensure research, including classroom research, meets high standards of ethics and responsibility. The focus is on research with, by and for Indigenous Peoples that emphasizes engagement based on understanding and respect. The Department of Geography is a dynamic research and teaching unit with the Faculty of HSS, offering BA/BSc., MA/MSc, and PhD programs. Our interdisciplinary, research-intensive faculty   highly value collaboration in research and mentorship. We encourage applicants who will build on our existing departmental areas of expertise in resource geography, climate change, biogeography, biodiversity conservation, anticolonial research methods, urban planning, fisheries geographies, waste and discard studies, GIS and remote sensing, Arctic communities and ecosystems, and freshwater and marine sciences. Memorial geographers work closely with the Marine Institute and Faculty of Science, particularly in Biology, Earth Sciences, and Ocean Sciences. We offer Joint Honours degrees with Computer Science and Earth Sciences. Faculty in Geography collaborate with the newly established School of Arctic and Subarctic Studies (SASS) on the Labrador Campus, which has a constitution that enables co-governance of the School with Indigenous Nations and offers graduate programs in Arctic and Subarctic Futures. Applicants can learn more about the Department of Geography at www.mun.ca/geography. Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and has a special obligation to the people of this province. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to 19,000 students, Memorial’s St. John’s campus provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in the capital city, which has a vibrant cultural life and access to a wide range of outdoor activities. With 15 academic departments and a variety of interdisciplinary major, minor, and diploma programs, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers breadth, depth, and diversity. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences houses, among other units and resources, the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER), the Maritime History Archive, the Folklore and Language Archive, and the Aboriginal Languages Archives. How to apply The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs competition involves a two-stage process as outlined below. Stage 1: Applications must be submitted as a single PDF file, with the subject heading CIRC in Critical Minerals and Energy Transition and quoting the file reference number HSS03486. Applications should include: a cover letter describing the applicant’s vision, leadership experience, and fit with the CIRC in Critical Minerals and Energy Transition a one-page research statement outlining the applicant's vision for establishing and leading an internationally recognized research program/group at Memorial University a curriculum vitae with a clear summary of major research, leadership and knowledge mobilization achievements, as well as an overview of career teaching and service activities names and contact information of three referees who can provide letters of reference within a short time frame if short-listed. Application packages should be submitted through this portal: CLICK HERE TO APPLY , as soon as possible but no later than May 26, 2026. Candidates with inquiries about this opportunity or the Department of Geography should contact the Department Head, Dr. Joel Finnis, jfinnis@mun.ca. Stage 2 (immediately following the deadline): Will consist of a virtual interview between shortlisted candidates and the search committee, as well as an open meeting with the Department of Geography community. The successful candidate will be registered with the CIRC program as Memorial’s nominee and will complete the CIRC application with support from the Faculty of HSS and Memorial’s Research Initiatives & Services (RIS). The completed nomination package will be submitted electronically by the CIRC’s application deadline, very shortly following selection and registration. Appointment of a candidate to the advertised faculty position is contingent upon the success of the submitted CIRC application.

Department: School of Engineering Grade: 6/7 (£33,020 - £41,086 per annum) Responsible to: Principal Investigator Campus: Belfast Reference: 042306 (Full-Time, Fixed term for 24 months) - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - The Research Associate will contribute to the development, implementation, and calibration of a novel multifrequency open-loop Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy (MF-OL-WT-KPFM) technique for advanced nanoscale electrical characterisation. The role will involve close collaboration with Dr Amir Farokh Payam to design hardware and software components of the proposed scanning probe microscopy methodology and to establish calibration protocols. The postholder will also lead the preparation and experimental characterisation of perovskite solar cell materials and devices, using the developed MF-OL-KPFM platform to investigate charge transport, photovoltage dynamics, and surface potential variations. The role includes contributing to data acquisition, signal processing, and analysis of nanoscale electrical phenomena to advance understanding of advanced energy materials. This position is funded through a UKRI FLF Fellowship and thus offers opportunities for further training and career development. The provisional start date for this position is 1st October 2026. - ABOUT YOU - PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Experience in experimental research related to nanomaterials, semiconductor devices, or advanced materials. Experience in data analysis and interpretation of experimental measurements. Evidence of research outputs such as peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or technical reports. Demonstrable contribution to collaborative research projects. Please find our employee benefits here: Employee Services & Benefits (ulster.ac.uk) Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means at https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/transformed-uk-athena-swan-charter and on our University website https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working. The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

THE ROLE Macquarie School of Education is looking to appoint a Lecturer in Primary Curriculum and Pedagogy Education to contribute to the development, leadership and delivery of initial teacher education. The focus of the role will be on English and/or Science and the national core content areas: the brain and learning; effective pedagogical practice; behaviour management; and/or responsive teaching. The role is Teaching and Leadership focused - the successful applicant will contribute to pedagogy, curriculum and learning resource development; undertake teaching and assessment; and engage in leadership and scholarship related to teacher education. ABOUT YOU You will be an accredited primary teacher (NSW or equivalent) and have a strong track record and/or current experience of leading curriculum and pedagogy development and delivering excellent contemporary approaches to teaching and learning in primary classrooms.You will be expert in the relevant primary syllabus, have expertise to contribute to teaching the Strong Beginnings core content areas, and be familiar with the evidence-based teaching and school-based teacher education that frame the current teacher education landscape. You will be an excellent communicator with a proactive nature, flexible, ready and able to work as a member of teams and have excellent interpersonal, organisational and time management skills. ABOUT US Macquarie School of Education is one of the largest providers of initial and postgraduate teacher education in Australia. Currently ranked in the top 150 universities in the world according to QS Rankings and number 1 for Early Childhood Education in Australia (Australian Research Magazine) The School has recently redesigned its teacher education courses in early childhood, primary and secondary education, with an emphasis on the knowledge and expertise needs of contemporary teachers and work integrated learning. Macquarie School of Education is committed to leading-edge education and research that supports excellent and engaging teaching and learning. We are committed to maximising opportunities for children, families, schools and communities through teaching, learning, research and advocacy. Macquarie School of Education is situated in the Faculty of Arts and is home to the Centre for Research in Early Childhood Education (CRECE) as well as the Learning and Equity Incubator and the Research on Artificial Intelligence in School Education (RAISE) Incubator. TO APPLY To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate cover letter that demonstrates how you meet each of the following selection criteria: Selection Criteria for Lecturer (Level B): Accredited teacher (NSW or equivalent) and sustained experience of effective teaching in contemporary primary schools. Demonstrated expert knowledge of the NSW primary curriculum. Demonstrated expertise in areas of the Strong Beginnings core content. Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based primary pedagogy along with a commitment and capability to deliver high quality learning and teaching. Demonstrated capacity or potential for delivering high quality teaching for teacher education students, including the design, delivery, and management of lectures, tutorials, and assessments and high-quality professional learning for in-service teachers Demonstrated capacity to model how to teach inclusively, recognising intersectional inequities and barriers to learning and responding to the needs of students with diverse identifications, learning needs and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Willingness and ability to contribute to Initial Teacher Education course leadership. Track-record of making positive contributions, or capacity to contribute, to administration in a University or professional setting. Adaptability, flexibility, resilience, and team-work capabilities. *Note, this position will require a Working with Children Check Clearance Position Enquiries: Professor Deborah Youdell, Dean, Macquarie School of Education, at deborah.youdell@mq.edu.au Applications Close: Wednesday 20th of May 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST). We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date. Pre-Employment Checks Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. A Place Where You Belong At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework. Flexible Work At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage our personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub.