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Faculty/Academic Area: Faculty of ScienceDepartment: ChemistryCampus: WaterlooEmployee Group: WLUFARequisition ID: 8096Position Title: CH358(A): Analysis of BiomoleculesTerm: Winter 2025 (January 1 - April 30)Lecture Days/Times: M 5:30 pm - 6:50 pmLecture Hours per week/Hours Total: 1.5 per week/18 totalLab Days/Times: W 5:30 pm - 6:50 pmLab Hours per week/Hours Total: 1.5 per week/18 totalAnticipated Class Size: 25Additional Course Requirements: The instructor is responsible for both the lecture and lab.Posted on: May 29, 2024Posting ends: June 13, 2024Position Summary:This course deals with the basic concepts of computational biochemistry. Topics include: analysis and management of biochemical data, molecular graphics, dynamics of biochemical systems (molecular interactions, enzyme kinetics, metabolism), bioinformatics, introductory computational chemistry, molecular modeling of proteins. The laboratory component includes application of the course content on personal computers with internet access.Qualifications - Required: Master\'s Degree Chemistry, Biochemistry or Cognate Discipline (see \'Other\' for further qualifications)Qualifications - Discipline: Chemistry, Biochemistry or Cognate DisciplineQualifications - Areas of Specialization:Qualifications - Professional Designation:Qualifications - Other: (i) PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Cognate Discipline or (ii) a Master\'s Degree plus PhD in progress in these disciplines along with a Laurier University Teaching Certificate (or equivalent recognized teaching credential) and experience in the posted or substantially similar course) or (iii) an Masters Degree plus M.Ed. and experience in the posted or substantially similar course.Salary: $9,206.40Application Deadline: June 13, 2024 11:59 pmSubmit with Application:Required for All Applicants

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• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline (2-pages maximum)

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