A note on recruiting and hiring

We welcome applicants of all genders, races, sexualities, religions, those with disabilities and neurodivergence, those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and those with family obligations. We aim to create a workspace where all feel welcome and comfortable to be themselves, understanding that a one-size-fits-all approach does not work for different people with different life experiences. Edmonton is a great, progressive city to live in at lower cost-of-living than most cities of its size in Canada. The University of Alberta is situated on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis people. The North Saskatchewan River, which is only a few hundred meters from the chemistry building, is an important traditional gathering place and transportation route for many Indigenous peoples.

I will not respond to emails from potential students or postdocs who don’t tailor their email to me and state why they’re interested in my research program in particular. Unfortunately due to the volume of emails, I can’t always respond.

Graduate Students
MSc or PhD

For the 2027-28 academic year: I will likely take one graduate student (MSc or PhD).

International students: International and Canadian students in my research group take home the same amount of money from their stipend, despite a difference in tuition charged by the University. With uncertainty surrounding funding and tuition costs, opportunities for international students are limited (but not zero) for the foreseeable future.

For full consideration, please apply to the graduate program by December 1 (the portal will be open until February 1 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis after December 1). The Department website has details on how to apply: https://www.ualberta.ca/chemistry/graduate-program/how-to-apply
If you have any questions about the process, please direct them to the department (contact info at the link above).

Undergrads

2026-2027: we are at capacity. Summer 2027: if you are interested in summer research please reach out in January.

Students interested in research for credit (299, 399, 401, 403, 499) can contact me directly.

For both, please email me with a copy of your transcript (unofficial is sufficient), resume/CV, and explain in the email why you’d like to work with me. It is advantageous to have completed CHEM 303 and 305, and is unusual to accept students to my group who have not completed CHEM 211 and 213.

Postdocs

There are currently no openings for postdocs, however, if you are interesting in applying for a fellowship together, please contact me with your CV and a statement of research interests and career goals.