Academic Appointments

Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience/Brain Repair

Assistant Professor

READVERTISEMENT

Applications are invited for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the Division of BioMedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, subject to budgetary approval. The successful applicant will be nominated for a CRC Tier 2 Chair in Neuroscience and Brain Repair. Information about the Canada Research Chairs program can be found at www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca

We seek applicants with demonstrated research excellence in brain repair and neuroplasticity utilizing integrative (molecular, cellular and behavioral) approaches. Candidates who have research interests related to promoting recovery of function following stroke would be of particular interest. Applicants are required to have a PhD, postdoctoral research experience and a commitment to excellence in research and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The successful individual will be expected to establish a strong, independent research program in the Division of BioMedical Sciences, home to a neuroscience research group with expertise in memory and learning, neurobiology of obesity and addiction, neural stem cells, nerve regeneration and other forms of neuroplasticity. The Division of BioMedical Sciences has research strength in cardiovascular and renal physiology, cancer and development, immunology and infectious diseases, in addition to neuroscience. Further information about the Faculty of Medicine, the Division of BioMedical Sciences and Memorial University of Newfoundland may be found at: www.med.mun.ca, www.med.mun.ca/biomed and www.mun.ca.

The successful candidate will become a member of the Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery (CSR) (centreforstrokerecovery.ca). Memorial University is a member of the CSR, a network made up of some of Canada’s foremost healthcare centres: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Baycrest, the University of Ottawa and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. The CSR was formed to allow experts in stroke, working in different locations, to share knowledge, resources and collaborate on research initiatives ranging from molecular biology to stroke patient rehabilitation.

The application package should include curriculum vitae, names and contact details of three referees, and a letter of application outlining a description of research and teaching interests. Application review will commence on May 6, 2013.

Applications should be addressed to: Associate Dean, Division of BioMedical Sciences, c/o Sandra Kelly, Rm H5362, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Centre, 300 Prince Philip Drive, St. John’s, NL, A1B 3V6. Electronic submissions are preferable and can be submitted to Ms. Sandra Kelly at: smkelly@mun.ca

Please state reference number VPA-MEDI-2011-003 in your application package.

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the educational and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a very safe, friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified women and men, visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA FACULTY OF MEDICINE Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Traumatic Brain Injury.

Position start date: January 1, 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing date for applications: Remain open till filled
Position numbers: 10634 and 10635
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

The Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority are developing a new priority initiative, the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program. Two (2) tenure-track faculty positions are available at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Positions 10634 and 10635. Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD with at least 2 years of postdoctoral research experience and be able to demonstrate exceptional potential to become independently-funded principal investigators of TBI.

Successful applicants will be expected to develop rigorous, independently-funded research programs with a primary focus on TBI and will be integral components of a new TBI Program dedicated to basic and translational TBI modeling and discovery. TBI research areas could include studies of pathogenesis, functional/behavioral consequences of TBI, neuroimaging, therapy/protection or regeneration. Successful applicants are also expected to teach and train graduate students in neuroscience and related disciplines, and will be offered an academic appointment in a basic science department to be determined according to his/her interests and specialty area. All candidates are expected to develop strong collaborations in translational research with relevant clinical departments (e.g. neurosurgery, anesthesia, neurology, pathology, clinical neuropsychology, radiology, or psychiatry) or other faculties (e.g. engineering, chemistry).

The Program will be housed in dedicated laboratory space in the new Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, which is part of the Health Sciences Centre complex. One of the goals of the Institute is to foster research that integrates basic and clinical studies with a focus on human neurological diseases in areas including traumatic brain injury, mental health and neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will be provided with a competitive start-up package and will have access to numerous centralized facilities and expertise including human/animal imaging (MRI, CT, PET, two-photon laser scanning microscopy), behavior testing systems, transgenic mouse facility, proteomics, and cell sorting.

Learn more about our research at http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/research. Winnipeg has a strong health research focus. The city has a rich cultural environment, including symphony, opera, dance, theatre, professional sports and ethnic festivals. The region provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons. Learn more about Winnipeg at http://www.winnipeg.ca. The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Candidates are to forward further enquiries or a letter of application together with curriculum vitae, supportive information, a statement of research interests (specifying past and planned research related to traumatic brain injury) and the names and contact information of three referees to:

 

Dr. Kevin Coombs, co-Chair, Traumatic Brain Injury Program search committee (neurobio@cc.umanitoba.ca),
Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba,
Room A108 Chown Bldg, 753 McDermot Ave.,
Winnipeg, MB
R3E 0T6
Tel: (204) 789-3375
Fax: (204) 789-3942.

Selection process starts on June 15, 2013 and will remain open until filled. Anticipated start date is January 1, 2014 or as soon thereafter as possible. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitaes may be provided to participating members of the search process

The University of Manitoba is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications are encouraged from qualified applicants including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Neural Circuits Underlying Movement
Assistant Professor

Department of Medical Neuroscience – Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Department of Medical Neuroscience at Dalhousie University invites applications to fill a probationary tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants must hold a PhD or MD degree or the equivalent, with a minimum of three years postdoctoral training in biomedical sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a research program in the development or function of neural circuits underlying movement. The candidate will join a dynamic group of neuroscientists in the Life Sciences Research Institute, studying the development, physiology, and pathophysiology of motor system circuitry. This group forms the core of the Atlantic Mobility Action Project (www.amap.ca), which undertakes a combination of basic and clinical neuroscience research and is part of an interdisciplinary neuroscience community at Dalhousie University. Outstanding core facilities available within the Faculty of Medicine include: Cellular and Molecular Digital Imaging, Proteomics, Maritime Brain Tissue Bank, Gene Analysis, Flow Cytometry, a new Animal Facility, and a Zebrafish Facility (research.medicine.dal.ca/core.htm).

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The candidate will be expected to compete for external research and salary support, supervise graduate students, and contribute to the teaching activities of the Department. We are committed to the success of our faculty members and provide modern laboratory space, startup funds, and mentorship. Further information concerning the members of the Department may be obtained by consulting our website (www.medical-neuroscience.medicine.dal.ca). Dalhousie University is located in the historic port city of Halifax, with excellent recreational, cultural, and lifestyle opportunities (http://www.halifax.ca/visitors.asp).

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research plans, teaching goals/interests and should arrange to have three letters of reference sent under separate cover to:

Search Committee
Department of Medical Neuroscience
Faculty of Medicine
5850 College St., PO Box 15000
Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 4R2 Canada

Closing date for receipt of applications is April 1, 2013. Starting date is negotiable, however it is intended that the position will be filled by September 1, 2013.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is an Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, and women.

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Joint Tenure-track Faculty Position in Neuroscience (Anaesthesiology, Biomedical and Molecular Sciences) – Queen’s University

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY – KINGSTON, ONTARIO – CANADA

DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE
AND
DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Applications from highly accomplished individuals with research and teaching expertise in neurosciences as it pertains to the field of anaesthesiology and perioperative medicine (e.g. pain, cardiovascular) are invited to apply for a joint enure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. This individual should have a demonstrated capacity for facilitating translational research amongst clinical and basic scientists. Essential qualities will include strategic decision-making, promoting exchange of ideas, and building consensus. This advertisement is directed to outstanding scientists with passion, energy, and a strong vision for innovative research initiatives. A PhD degree or equivalent and a minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience are required.

The successful applicant will be expected to teach neuropharmacology to undergraduate students, medical students, graduate students and residents.

Applications, including a covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a short summary of research plans and a brief statement of teaching philosophy, interests and experience should be sent to:

Dr. Michael Adams and Dr. Joel Parlow, co-Chairs, Joint Appointment Committee,
Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences and Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine,
Queen’s University,
18 Stuart Street, Botterell Hall,
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 3N6.
Letters of recommendation will be requested from those candidates who are placed on the short-list.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The academic staff at Queen’s University is governed by a collective agreement between QUFA and the University, which is posted at http://www.queensu.ca/provost/faculty/facultyrelations.html and at http://www.qufa.ca. Review of applications will commence on February 15, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled.

Posted December 2012

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Endowed Chair in Spinal Cord Research

The University of Alberta has established an endowed, fully funded research chair in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Applications are invited from basic and clinician-scientist researchers who have a primary interest in, and track record of, innovative and creative research in the area of Spinal Cord Injury. The successful applicant will be expected to qualify for an appointment as Associate Professor or Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. The appointment will be in a department within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. Laboratory facilities and start-up packages will be provided. Candidates must have an MD and/or PhD or equivalent degree. Clinicians should be licensable at a specialty level in Alberta. Clinician-scientists will hold a clinical appointment at the University Hospital and/or other local hospitals as appropriate. Neuroscientists, translational scientists, clinical scientists and others are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will be expected to carry out and lead a vigorous program of externally funded research into fundamental questions in spinal cord injury with potential for translational research application. A basic scientist would be expected to collaborate effectively with clinicians and other basic scientists working within the area. A clinician-scientist would be expected to take part in clinical care of patients, including those with spinal cord injury. Teaching in the Faculty of Medicine at the undergraduate and graduate level will be expected.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.

Dr. Vivian Mushahwar,
Chair of Search and Select Committee
Reg: Endowed Chair in Spinal Cord Research
5005 Katz Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2E1

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Posted October 29th, 2012

Tenure-Track Position: Neural Basis of Behavior – McGill University

The Department of Biology at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in neural basis of behavior, although applications from more established candidates will be considered for recruitment at the Associate or Full Professor rank. We are seeking energetic, interactive individuals who will complement the Department’s recognized strengths in developmental genetics, cell biology, biophysics, neuroscience and behavior, in a wide range of model organisms. The ideal applicant will employ advanced modern techniques to monitor/manipulate neural activity and its effects on animal behavior. The candidate will have convenient access to state-of-the-art imaging facilities and other major core services as a member of the McGill Life Sciences Complex. The Department of Biology is one of several units at McGill University with strong interests in neuroscience including the Departments of Psychology and Physiology, the McGill Centre for Research in Neuroscience and the Montreal Neurological Institute, providing a unique, stimulating environment that is highly conducive to collaboration. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Biology or in a relevant discipline, postdoctoral experience, and a significant track record of research excellence. The successful applicant will be expected to conduct a vigorous program of independent, externally funded research and to contribute to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Competitive startup and equipment funding packages are available. Applicants should forward: a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching interests and major publications, preferably in a single PDF file, to neurobiology-behaviour.biology@mcgill.ca. Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of reference submitted directly to the same e-mail address. All correspondence should include “Biology Faculty Search” and your name in the subject line.

The application deadline is November 15th, 2012. McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Improving neural and cognitive recovery after acquired brain injury (Assistant professor level)

Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (TRI) is Canada’s largest rehabilitation hospital and is one of 4 major teaching hospitals that comprise the University Health Network. Our research enterprise includes 30 principal investigators supervising 200 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. We are looking for applicants with strong publication records who have an interest in clinical application. This appointment will be a 5- year contract that may be renewed depending on achievements and the availability of continuing funds.

Improving neural and cognitive recovery after acquired brain injury (assistant professor level)

The Cognition Team of Toronto Rehabilitation Institute is seeking to hire a Scientist who bridges basic and applied research to advance our understanding of brain recovery and repair, and to develop and implement interventions to promote brain health and recovery after injury. The researcher will build a program of research that advances our knowledge of neural and cognitive recovery after brain injury, including impediments to recovery. This knowledge will be used to design mechanism-based treatments. The program of research will utilize cognitive neuroscience methods and tools, ideally including structural and/or functional neuroimaging. Experience with diffusion tensor imaging is desirable.

Please send your letter of application (which includes a statement of research interest and the names of three referees) accompanied by your CV, quoting the position in the header, to Lois Ward.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Lois Ward,
Manager, Research Operations,
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute-UHN,
550 University Avenue, Room 12-171,
Toronto ON M5G 2A2
lois.ward@uhn.ca
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