Author: Julie

Canada Research Chair (Tier I) in Brain Circuits

Department of Physiology and Pharmacology

Cumming School of Medicine

 The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology (https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/departments/physiology-pharmacology/) and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI; http://hbi.ucalgary.ca/) with the support of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI; https://research4kids.ucalgary.ca/) invite applications for an appointment with Tenure at the Professor level. The selected candidate will be nominated for a Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) Tier I Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Brain Circuits. Further information about the Canada Research Chairs Program can be found on the Government of Canada’s CRC website (https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx) including eligibility criteria. A competitive salary and an attractive start-up package will be available through the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM), the HBI and ACHRI.

Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent), be a Full Professor (or eligible for promotion to this rank) and have an outstanding record of research productivity with publications in high impact journals and demonstrated success in the acquisition of external research funding and awards. The applicant must also meet the requirements outlined for the Canada Research Chair at the Tier I level. Demonstrated leadership ability through research program development and implementation will be valued. A documented series of progressively advancing contributions to trainee supervision, mentorship and teaching is expected. A proven ability to initiate partnerships and to work in multidisciplinary teams is essential. Candidates must show evidence of productive, externally funded research programs, and demonstrate a fit ideally within the Epilepsy or, potentially, with one of the other nine Brain and Mental Health Teams of the HBI (https://hbi.ucalgary.ca/our-research), or within ACHRI’s Child Brain and Mental Health Program (https://research4kids.ucalgary.ca/research/programs).

The successful candidate will join an established, multidisciplinary, and cross-faculty group of scientists and clinician-scientists. They will develop a program in foundational or translational neuroscience, with a clear focus on brain circuits. More specifically, we seek an individual with leading expertise in one or more of the following areas: molecular, cellular, synaptic, physiology and pharmacology applied to understanding brain circuits in health and disease. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the team of basic scientists, clinician investigators and clinicians conducting a broad spectrum of research in the brain research environment, as well as other institutes and departments in the Cumming School of Medicine to develop a world-class research program.

The position provides 75% protected time for research with the expectation that the candidate establish a vigorous, sustainable, externally funded research program. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and graduate student supervision within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The appointee will have access to state-of-the-art core infrastructure including key neurotechnologies located at the HBI advanced microscopy and CSM optogenetic facilities and strong pre-clinical and human neuroimaging, bioinformatics, genomics, non-invasive neuromodulation, and MR-guided focused ultrasound programs. These world-class facilities are partially supported through a recent $12M 5-year investment by the CSM through the Cumming Medical Research Fund. Outstanding opportunities for collaboration are also available with established research programs within the HBI and ACHRI, particularly in complementing our existing efforts in epilepsy.

The CSM, its departments and institutes are committed to fostering diversity through cultivating an environment where people with a variety of backgrounds, genders, interests, and talents feel welcome and included. This includes the provision of a formal mentoring program, internal grant review programs that enhance success in research grant applications, pilot funding programs and other support programs. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups who will be able to thrive in this supportive environment.

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a “can-do” attitude. Located in the country’s most enterprising city, the university has a goal through its  “Eyes High” journey to become one of Canada’s top five research universities. The University is grounded in innovative learning and teaching and is fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. Ranked as the top young university in Canada and North America, the University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

Ranked among the most livable cities in the world, Calgary is a safe city and one of the best in Canada to raise a family. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from excellent dining, sporting and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city.  It boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America and is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and their unapparelled recreational opportunities.

The University of Calgary, through its Cumming School of Medicine, its health research institutes, and its academic departments seeks to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce that will contribute to creating the future of health. We are committed to fostering diversity through cultivating an environment where people with a variety of backgrounds, genders, interests, and talents feel welcome and supported.

The University recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to consider, and be sensitive to, the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply online via University of Calgary Careers webpage using the “Apply Now’ link.  Please be aware that the application process allows for a maximum of four attachments. Your application attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents):

• Cover letter and academic CV including the names and contact information for three referees
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of teaching interests

Questions about this position may be directed to::

Robert Newton, PhD

Head, Physiology and Pharmacology

c/o Chloe Fowler (jonec@ucalgary.ca)

To view full posting and apply: https://medicine.careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/8185218-canada-research-chair-tier-i-in-brain-circuits-department-of-physiology-and-pharmacology-cumming-school-of-medicine

The closing date for applications is. January 31, 2022

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website (http://careers.ucalgary.ca/).  For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine (http://medicine.careers.ucalgary.ca/).

The University has implemented a new Vaccination Directive that requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 1, 2022. You will be required to upload proof of vaccination prior to commencing your duties. Please review the COVIDSafe Campus website for further information and access to additional resources.

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here; in particular, we encourage members of equity-deserving groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity or requests for accommodation can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

Posting Date: December 15, 2021

Closing Date: January 31, 2022

Assistant Professor

Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology, University of Saskatchewan

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology (APP) at the University of Saskatchewan to begin July 1, 2022

(https://medicine.usask.ca/department/schools-divisions/biomedical.php).

Applicants must have a PhD degree and post-doctoral experience in a field related to systems neuroscience. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a CIHR-fundable research program in or related to systems neuroscience focused on studying the organization and function of neural circuits and how they are altered in brain disorders (examples include, but are not limited to, schizophrenia, affective disorders, autism, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke). Experience using viral vector-based approaches to selectively manipulate or measure activity of discrete populations of brain cells in vivo will be considered an asset. The successful applicant’s research will be expected to fit with the university’s One Health Signature Area (https://research.usask.ca/research-excellence/signature-research-areas.php).

The successful candidate will have access to significant research resources on the University of Saskatchewan campus. Neuroscience researchers are housed in the Colleges of Medicine, Arts and Science, Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy and Nutrition, and Kinesiology at the university. Laboratory space for this position will be available in the Health Sciences D wing, which opened in 2013, and currently houses faculty associated with the Neuroscience Cluster (https://neuroscience.usask.ca/).

The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (https://wcvm.usask.ca/), Cannabinoid Research Initiative of Saskatchewan (https://crissk.squarespace.com/), and Cameco MS Neuroscience Research Centre (https://medicine.usask.ca/centres/cameco.php) will provide additional resources for neuroscience research in animal models. The campus is also home to The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (https://www.vido.org/), a world-class institute focused on infectious diseases and vaccine development research, and the Canadian Light Source (https://www.lightsource.ca/), Canada’s only synchrotron.

The successful applicant will also be expected to teach, supervise, and mentor students at undergraduate and graduate levels. Thus, evidence of strong instructional skills and experience is an asset, particularly as they would enhance the new Biomedical Neuroscience Undergraduate Program offered by the APP Department (https://programs.usask.ca/arts-and-science/biomedical-neuroscience/) and the APP Graduate Program (https://grad.usask.ca/programs/anatomy-physiology-pharmacology.php).

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, SK, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 24,000.

The salary band for an Assistant Professor Position is from $98,178 to $117,978. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan, pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

The Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology and the College of Medicine are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and Indigenous Engagement (https://medicine.usask.ca/about-us/edi.php#MessagefromtheDean). In working towards our goal of increased diversity in the Department of APP, we especially encourage applications from women and Indigenous peoples, and preference may be given to qualified applicants from these groups. We value all forms of representation and welcome applications from any individual who feels they can contribute to the broader diversity of our Department. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and plans (3 pages or less), a teaching statement (1 page), a statement on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) that includes a reflection on the candidate’s experiences with EDI and how those experiences will enrich this aspect of the department (1/2-1 page), and contact information for three references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Dr. A. Mohamed
Associate Professor and Interim Head, Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology
107 Wiggins Road, Rm 2D01.8
Saskatoon, SK Canada S7N 5E5
Telephone: (306) 966-4085

Email: appadmin@usask.ca

Review of applications will begin mid-January, but applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2022.

The University of Saskatchewan has instated a number of health and safety requirements for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of January 4, 2022, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment and proof of vaccination will be required. The University will consider accommodations requests for individuals in accordance with the requirements of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.

Integral to a University-wide initiative in visual neuroscience, the School of Kinesiology and Health Science invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a tenure-track professorial-stream appointment in Visuomotor Neurophysiology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to commence July 1, 2022. This is a Research Enhanced Faculty position partially funded by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) Vision: Science to Application (VISTA) program http://vista.info.yorku.ca/. The applicants will receive enhanced start-up funding, additional annual research funds, a reduced undergraduate teaching load, and competitive access to general VISTA research and training funds. The candidate will join the large community of vision scientists in the Centre for Vision Research (http://www.cvr.yorku.ca/), and the position is linked to and supported in part by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) Vision: Science to Application (VISTA) program http://vista.info.yorku.ca/), an $8.2M equipment grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), and a new world-class facility for visual neuroscience research. The applicant will join other scientists within York’s new neurophysiology research facility. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

Applicants must have a PhD in movement neuroscience or a closely related field, with a preferred minimum of three years of relevant postdoctoral experience. Applicants will have documented expertise working with neurophysiological or other brain monitoring and manipulation techniques to investigate the neural basis of visually guided motor functions in non-human experimental models. They may also develop models of disease. Applicants will be expected to monitor movements of the eyes, head, limbs and/or body for processes such as eye-hand coordination, reaching, object manipulation or navigation in response to visual stimuli. Experience with wireless recordings during free motion is not necessary but would be an asset. The ability to integrate molecular biology or other cutting-edge techniques into this program, work with a transdisciplinary team of researchers, and translate the research for real world applications would each be assets. Other techniques may include investigations into human or non-human behaviour, functional neuroimaging, electrophysiology studies, or computational modeling.

The candidate should demonstrate or show a clear promise of an independent program of research and emerging research eminence, as evidenced by a solid publication record in refereed journals and promise of or demonstrated ability to attract external funding. Evidence of graduate student mentorship, leadership experience, and broad-based research collaboration is also preferred. Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence or promise of research excellence of a recognized international calibre as demonstrated in: the research statement; a record of publications (or forthcoming publications) with significant journals in the field; presentations at major conferences; awards and accolades; and strong recommendations from referees of high standing. The candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and will have the opportunity to apply for membership in York’s Neuroscience Graduate Diploma Program.

Research laboratories will be situated in a new world-class facility dedicated to visual neurophysiology with human-like (frontal-eyed, capable of prehension) species. The successful candidate must be qualified to use the CFI-funded equipment in the facility, which will include traditional visual neuroscience labs and will be equipped with kiosk and open arena testing spaces that facilitate the study of active vision, as well as surgical space, wet laboratory space, and proximity to a research-dedicated MRI.

The candidate will be required to teach at the undergraduate plus graduate levels and supervise graduate students in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science. Teaching experience with demonstrated use of pedagogical innovation using technology-enhanced learning and/or experiential education are definite assets. Pedagogical innovation in high priority areas, such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning, is preferred. The incumbent will be expected to contribute through service to the School, Faculty and University. They will also contribute to York’s teaching and research priorities and inter-Faculty Neuroscience Programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Corey Paquette, Researcher Associate at Perrett Laver at corey.paquette@perrettlaver.com.

York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA Program, which applies to women, members of visible minorities (racialized groups), Aboriginal (Indigenous) people and persons with disabilities, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713. Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the form found at: http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/self-identification-form.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority. No application will be considered without a completed mandatory Work Status Declaration form which can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/work-authorization-form.

York University is partnering with the search firm Perrett Laver on this appointment. For further information and details on how to apply, please visit the Perrett Laver website at www.perrettlaver.com/candidates and quoting reference 5466. Applicants should send a covering letter specifying the position for which they are applying, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research program goals, three relevant reprints, a statement of teaching goals, and provide contact information for three referees.

The closing date for applications is 11:59 pm Eastern Time on January, 04, 2022.

Further information about the School of Kinesiology and Health Science can be obtained at https://www.yorku.ca/health/kinesiology-health-science/

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