CAN will be holding elections for the following Board of Direction positions:
We are now sending a call for nominations for these positions. Please note that only members in good standing can submit nominations. Continue reading
The University of Ottawa and its Faculty of Medicine (FoM) invite applications for a dynamic academic leader as Chair of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM). The University of Ottawa is the first and the largest Canadian bilingual institution of higher learning and research. The university ranks #2 among Medical/Doctoral institutions in Canada for research intensity for grants obtained from NSERC[1] and CIHR[2], with the FoM obtaining over $230 million of research funding in 2022.
CMM is a research-intensive, vibrant and interdisciplinary department consisting of 51 full-time professors (including 7 Canada Research Chairs and 12 Emeritus Professors. The department is located within the Ottawa Health Sciences Centre, a campus that includes The Ottawa Hospital and The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Through its 70 cross-appointed and adjunct professors, the department has strong research affiliations and collaborations with affiliated hospitals[3], research institutes[4], as well as government agencies[5] and private industry. The department is highly successful in the acquisition of research funding with national and international funding organizations and has support from state of the art facilities including 14 cutting-edge core facilities.
The department of CMM is highly committed also to excellence and innovation in education with nationally recognized professors with expertise in this field. The CMM Professors make significant contributions to the Faculty of Medicine top quality programs in Undergraduate Medical Education and Translational and Molecular Medicine. The department is also home to two interdisciplinary graduate programs in CMM and Neuroscience, with close to 300 trainees within the graduate (MSc, PhD, MD/PhD) and postdoctoral/residency programs. Finally, through its varied educational and research initiatives, the department of CMM and the Faculty of Medicine have established a strong presence on the international scene with formal partnerships with institutions around the world.
In alignment with the Faculty’s and University’s priorities, the Chair of CMM is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the department and overseeing all of its operational aspects. More specifically, the Chair is responsible for: i) the development and delivery of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate curricula; ii) creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive and supportive environment for learning, engagement and research; iii) promoting and supporting the involvement of its members in scholarly work, research, education and creative activities; iv) stewardship of the human and financial resources of the department; v) representing the department within the Faculty and University; and vi) liaising with the professional and the local community outside of the University.
The successful candidate must meet the following qualifications:
Applications along with a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names of three references, or suggestions for nominations, should be sent no later than March 27, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. to:
Dr. Bernard Jasmin, Dean
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
by email: jasmin@uottawa.ca
Ottawa is the nation’s capital and the fourth largest urban region in Canada with a population of just over 1.3 million. The City of Ottawa is located on the unceded territory of the Algonquin people, and it is clean and green, with parks and beaches along the three major rivers and historic canal that is a highlight of the city and region. As well, the Gatineau hills in Quebec are visible just across the Ottawa River and offer a protected natural setting for many family-oriented recreational activities. Ottawa is the largest city in Canada with both English and French as co-official languages and is enriched by a growing immigrant population. Ottawa continually ranks among the safest cities to live in Canada and the quality of living ranked 3rd highest of any large city in North America, and 19th in the world in 2019.
The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous persons, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities.
According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada. The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations at 613-562-5958. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.
[1] Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
[2] Canadian Institutes of Health Research
[3] Bruyère Continuing Care, CHEO, Hôpital Montfort, The Ottawa Hospital, The Royal Ottawa Mental Care Group.
[4] CHEO Research Institute, Bruyère Research Institute, Institut du Savoir Montfort, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research.
[5] Canadian Red Cross, Health Canada, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa Public Health, Public Health Agency of Canada.
Contact information
Questions: Marie-Christine Gagnon mgagno22@uottawa.ca
Posting end date: 2023/03/27
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Faculty of Human and Health Sciences
Tenured
Posting #FAPS01-23 CAN
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) invites applications for a tenured position as Chair of the Department of Psychology at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, with proposed starting date of July 1, 2023. As an institution committed to the fostering of an inclusive and transformative learning environment, UNBC values high quality and growth in both teaching and scholarship.
Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Human and Health Sciences, the Chair will be committed to the mission and values of UNBC while providing creative and inspirational leadership to the Department of Psychology. The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team of established and junior faculty who are committed to the highest standards of excellence and innovation in post-secondary education and research. The Department of Psychology delivers the BSc in Psychology, MSc in Psychology, MEd in Counselling Psychology and PhD in Psychology. The Chair will lead the Department in designing and delivering high impact, community relevant research and knowledge translation programs intended to be responsive to the needs of northern British Columbia and beyond. This Chair position is a 5-year renewable term and the appointment will be accompanied by a tenured academic position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
The successful candidate will work closely with members of the Department of Psychology to foster a strong culture of academic leadership and to build on the vision for advancing the Department’s mission to serve communities in northern British Columbia and elsewhere through the delivery of exceptional programs in Psychology. The candidate will have a demonstrated record illustrating that they are an engaged professional, an active and highly accomplished scholar, and an effective and inspiring educator. As the Chair of the Department, they will demonstrate the following qualifications:
(The Search Committee recognizes that no candidate is likely to meet all the following criteria in equal measure; nevertheless, the following academic characteristics, administrative experience, approach and personal qualities are seen to be highly desirable.)
Strategic Vision: The ability to build a shared, compelling, and credible vision of the future of postsecondary education and to positively influence people and events to ensure commitment, alignment, and positive outcomes.
Relationship and Trust Building: Has high emotional intelligence, exhibits humility, and genuine engagement with others. Culturally sensitive and aware. Can motivate others and build trust through an open, respectful, and collegial approach. Able to develop and maintain highly productive and trusting relationships within their Department, across UNBC, as well as externally with stakeholders.
Indigenization and Reconciliation: Motivated by Indigenization and reconciliation leadership. Advocates for Indigenous faculty, staff and students and actively pursues the goals of Indigenization and reconciliation. Proven engagement with Indigenous communities and experience building these relationships internally and externally.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: A proven commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion and a demonstrated track record of supporting and advancing these principles and objectives within a university.
Administrative and Management Experience: A successful track record in post-secondary academic administrative roles. Proven ability to provide effective administrative leadership, including management of human and financial resources, and application of university policies and procedures.
Academic Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Psychology is required. Applicants should have a strong teaching and research record in Psychology, appointable at the level of Associate or Full Professor.
Commitment to the Mission of the Department and the Faculty: Has a demonstrated passion and commitment to advancing the excellence of research, educational outcomes, and community impact of the Department of Psychology.
Leadership: Demonstrated experience as a consultative leader, with an awareness of the need for openness, change, and team building. Demonstrates a respectful, positive, compassionate, inclusive, and engaging leadership style.
External Engagement: Will be an active ambassador for the Department with external audiences, including the community, school district partners, government at all levels, professional associations, accreditation bodies, donors, alumni, and Indigenous communities. Experience in rural and remote education preferred.
Communication: Able to convey information and ideas to individuals in a manner that engages them and helps them understand, retain, and respond to the message. Listens actively to understand other’s points of view.
Problem Solving: Openly discusses problems and issues to move to solutions, while fostering a positive work environment. Demonstrates and understanding of alternate views and positions; explores creative options for solutions which meet diverse interests.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity
The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “he/she/they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.
Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person
About the University and its Community
Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.
Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.
UNBC’s three regional campuses are located in Quesnel, Fort St. John, and Terrace. The South-Central campus in Quesnel is situated on the traditional territory of the Lhtako Dené (Red Bluff Band), Nazko, Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation (Kluskus Band), and Esdilagh First Nations (formerly Alexandria Band). Lhtako, Nazko, and Lhoosk’uz are Dakelh First Nations, and Esdilagh is a member of the Tsilhqot’in Nation. The Peace River-Liard campus in Fort St. John is situated on the traditional territory of the Doig River, Blueberry River and Halfway River First Nations. They are the Dunne-Za people. The Northwest campus in Terrace is situated on traditional Ts’msyen (Tsimshian) territory of the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas First Nations. It includes a satellite campus in the coastal community of Prince Rupert.
UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~74,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.
To Apply
Applicants should forward the following documents to FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca or mail to Office of the Provost quoting the posting number (#FAPS01-23 CAN):
o cover letter indicating potential contributions to the Program;
o curriculum vitae;
o a brief statement of teaching approaches, research program and vision of leadership;
o the names and addresses of three references (including telephone and email information); and
o the Statement of Eligibility to Work in Canada form, which can be found here: https://www2.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human-resources/statementofemploymenteligibilityjan0520221.pdf.
Voluntary Form:
o the Self-Identification from, which can be found here:
https://www2.unbc.ca/sites/default/files/sections/human-resources/unbcself-idrevisedmay2022-fillable.pdf
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at wellbeing@unbc.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
Mail Submissions: Office of the Provost, University of Northern British Columbia
3333 University Way, Prince George, B.C., V2N 4Z9
Email Submissions: FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca
Inquiries: Dr. Rebecca Schiff – Dean, Faculty of Human and Health Sciences
fhhs-dean@unbc.ca
250-960-5363
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Applications received on or before March 31, 2023, will receive full consideration; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Contact information
Email Submissions: FacultyRecruitment@unbc.ca
Inquiries: Dr. Rebecca Schiff – Dean, Faculty of Human and Health Sciences
fhhs-dean@unbc.ca
250-960-5363
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Posting end date: 2023/03/31
Professor in neuroinflammation – No 06008
JOB DESCRIPTION: Professor
LOCATION: Health Campus
STATUS: Regular
ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Pediatrics
SCHEDULE: tenure-track assistant professor
The Université de Sherbrooke is seeking applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences’ Department of Pediatrics. Required expertise is in the field of neonatal/pediatric cerebral neuroinflammation. The Department of Pediatrics invites interested candidates to apply for an assistant professor position
Basic, applied and clinical research are key strengths of our institution. The Université de Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences enjoys a first-class reputation thanks to its educational innovations, its constant adaptation to society’s changing needs and to the success of its world-class research teams. It stands out among the international elite as the only faculty in Canada and the only Francophone faculty in the world to be designated a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Health Science Education and Practice.
The Pediatrics Department has 74 professors, including 10 recognized research teams led by clinical investigators or fundamental researchers.
Members of the department teach in the MD program and the graduate programs in Immunology, Physiology, Health Sciences, Radiation/Imaging Sciences and Biochemistry. The ongoing construction of the new mother-child care centre will soon provide the ideal conditions for the transfer of knowledge in areas ranging from preclinical research to pediatric patients.
We are seeking exceptional candidates with expertise in basic sciences who are able to carry out innovative research programs in the field of cerebral neuroinflammation applied to neonatology and pediatrics. The Department of Pediatrics is especially eager to bridge the gap between research in neonatal respiratory pathologies—which represents a 40-year-old tradition—and research centres in neuroscience, imaging and physiology. The availability of ovine models, which is unique to Canada, is a major asset in the development of a research theme in neonatal and pediatric neuroinflammation, as ovine models allow for faithful reproduction of the care provided to newborns and infants in the context of intensive care. The successful candidate must establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program and obtain salary support from external sources (e.g. FRQS). The successful candidate must collaborate actively with researchers in the Department of Pediatrics, especially with the ovine research team. The candidate is also expected to collaborate with researchers from the Université de Sherbrooke Centre of Excellence for Maternal-Child Research—a key theme of which is neurodevelopment—and with members of the Université de Sherbrooke Centre of Excellence for Neurosciences. Collaborations may also be developed with researchers from the Department of Immunology and Cell Biology and the Sherbrooke Molecular Imaging Centre. These internationally recognized groups constitute ideal settings for the development of an active and innovative research program and strong leadership in the field of cerebral neuroinflammation on the national and international stages. All Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences researchers have access to state-of-the-art scientific equipment and to an interdisciplinary research environment.
The successful candidate must teach at all undergraduate and graduate levels. Knowledge of French, or a commitment to learn the language in the short term, is essential.
The working conditions are governed by the collective agreement in effect between the University and the Association des professeures et professeurs de la Faculté de médecine de l’Université de Sherbrooke (APPFMUS).
Regular full-time tenure-track position.
Anticipated start date: 2023.
The Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) values equity, diversity, equality and inclusion in employment within its community and invites all qualified individuals to apply, particularly women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities in compliance with the Quebec Act respecting equal access to employment in public bodies. The screening and assessment tools can be adapted according to the needs of persons with disabilities who request them, and this, in complete confidentiality. The Université de Sherbrooke also encourages people of all sexual orientations and gender identities to apply. Priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. Learn more about equity, diversity and inclusion at UdeS.
Check our website then submit your application online. For this opportunity, see offer 06008.
Direct link:
https://www.usherbrooke.ca/emplois/offre/no/06008
The deadline for submitting applications is 5 p.m. on June 30, 2023.
Please attach:
In addition, please send three (3) letters of recommendation, directly from the signatories, to the following address:
Frédéric Dallaire MD PhD
Directeur du centre de recherche mère-enfant de l’université de Sherbrooke
Job posting 06008
Département de pédiatrie
Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé
Université de Sherbrooke
3001, 12eme avenue nord
J1H5N4
Sherbrooke
QC – Canada
The Canadian Association for Neuroscience joined its voice to a large coalition of Canadian stakeholders calling for the Canadian government to invest in a Canadian Brain Research Initiative, to make Brain and Mental Health Research a National Priority in Canada.
Read our brief, along with those of many other stakeholders, on the House of Commons website
https://www.ourcommons.ca/Committees/en/SRSR/StudyActivity?studyActivityId=11835988
source: chusj.org
Source : CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre
MONTREAL, February 16, 2023– Results of a new study led by Roberto Araya, a neuroscientist, biophysicist and researcher at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, show that in Fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most common cause of autism, sensory signals from the outside world are integrated differently, causing them to be underrepresented by cortical pyramidal neurons in the brain. Continue reading
A new study published in Current Biology reveals the nanostructure of brain cells at an unprecedented level of resolution
Brain cells are among the most anatomically complex cells in the human body. They create an intricate web of connections that enables the brain to detect, process, encode and respond to diverse information. Importantly, communication breakdown between brain cells leads to disorders and diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease that affects an estimated 50 million people worldwide. Continue reading
CAN made the following recommendations to the recent consultations on budget 2023 by the Minister of Finances:
The Canadian Association for Neuroscience recommends the following:
Recommendation 1: That the government of Canada increase investments in the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for the benefit of all Canadians. We urge the government to adopt a four-year plan to double the budgets of the three main federal funding agencies (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) starting with a 25% increase in the next budget. This recommendation aims to bring Canadian investment in scientific research to a level commensurate to that of other G7 countries.
Recommendation 2: That the government of Canada increase its support for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows by 50% for graduate scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships to increase both value and number awarded in the next budget. In conjunction with recommendation 1, this recommendation will ensure our next generation of scientists have the means to participate fully in Canada’s knowledge economy.
Recommendation 3: That the government of Canada make research on the Brain and Mental Health a national priority by investing in research to understand the brain through well-established and trusted organizations in the field.
About the position:
Position: Postdoctoral researcher for a two year term, with the possibility of extension
Field of Specialization: Spinal cord nociceptive processing; translational pain models
Academic Group: Hildebrand Pain Lab, Department of Neuroscience, Carleton University
Sources of Funds: 2023-2028 CIHR Project Grant, potential future industrial R&D fellowship
Start Date: May 1, 2023 (or earlier/later depending on applicant’s availability)
Closing Date: March 30, 2023
The Hildebrand Pain Lab (HildebrandPainLab.com) at Carleton University (and affiliated with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute) invites applications for a postdoctoral research position investigating spinal mechanisms of nociceptive processing in rodent and human tissue models. This translational project involves combining cutting-edge high density multi-electrode array (MEA) recordings with the Hildebrand lab’s unique ability to collect highly viable tissue from human organ donors. Using this powerful combination, the applicant will investigate how molecular and cellular mechanisms of spinal excitability and pain processing are conserved and/or diverge across sex and species. Beyond these physiological questions, the applicant will test how targeting specific molecular players with current and potential future therapeutic compounds impacts excitability in spinal nociceptive circuits of both rodents and humans.
The skills, networks, and mentorship gained through this translational pain project will equip the candidate for potential careers in academic, industrial, and/or healthcare-related fields. Along with direct supervision and mentorship by Dr. Hildebrand, the applicant will be working alongside a neurosurgeon/clinical research scientist collaborator at the Ottawa Hospital, Dr. Eve Tsai (https://www.ohri.ca/profile/etsai), with the opportunity to participate in the surgical collection of spinal cord tissue from neurologic determination of death organ donors. Because of the high translational value of these rodent-to-human spinal cord physiology and pharmacology experiments, the applicant will also have the opportunity to work with and be mentored by pharmaceutical researchers that have ongoing collaborative research partnerships with the Hildebrand Pain Lab.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, with neuroscience-related research experience including performing electrophysiological, pharmacological, and/or biochemical experiments on ex vivo nervous system tissue. Expertise in analysis of large datasets and coding is also an asset. The position is full time, and salary will be commensurate with experience. The postdoc will be considered unionized, as a member of PSAC Local 77000. Information on this bargaining unit can be found here: https://psac77000.ca/. Optional extended health and dental benefit plans are available with this position.
The Hildebrand Pain Lab and Carleton University are strongly committed to fostering diversity within their communities as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our team, including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions. We understand that career paths vary. Legitimate career interruptions will in no way prejudice the assessment process and their impact will be taken into careful consideration.
Application instructions:
Completed applications should be sent as one single PDF document to Dr. Hildebrand (mike.hildebrand@carleton.ca) and should include a cover letter highlighting relevant research experiences and how this position fits with your career goals, as well as a curriculum vitae that includes the names and contact information of three referees familiar with your past work and experiences. Please indicate in your application if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
About Carleton University:
The Neuroscience department (https://carleton.ca/neuroscience/) is a dynamic and growing academic/research unit at Carleton University that includes a diverse range of research interests, outreach activities, and networking/mentorship opportunities. To learn more about our University and the City of Ottawa, please visit https://carleton.ca/provost/reports/.
Contact information
Michael Hildebrand, mike.hildebrand@carleton.ca
Associate Professor and Graduate Chair, Carleton University
Affiliate Investigator, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
1125 Colonel By Drive
6310 Health Sciences Building
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 CANADA
Posting end date
2023/06/01
Nature of the Work:
The Faculty of Science has been catalyzing change and inspiring discovery, creativity, and innovation for over 50 years. Our strategic direction integrates current and emerging strengths with areas targeted for future growth and investment. Our strategic priorities, goals, and values guide our mission to advance research, scholarship, and innovation, create authentic learning experiences, and inspire careers of the future. We fuel transformational change, and build a strong community through teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and collaborative partnerships. We do this work to generate curiosity-drive discovery and contribute solutions to society’s grand challenges. For more information, visit science.ucalgary.ca.
We thrive in the dynamic context of the University of Calgary, one of Canada’s most youthful and innovative universities. We are a bold and ambitious research university, grounded in innovative learning and teaching, fully engaged in Calgary’s entrepreneurial spirit.
This is a full-time fixed term appointment, part of the AUPE Bargaining Unit.
Primary Purpose of the Position:
The postdoctoral researcher is responsible for performing experimental research on detecting ultra-weak photon emission from biological samples. The candidate will plan, perform and analyze experiments on biological samples using single-photon detection systems. The candidate’s tasks will be based at the National Research Council of Canada in Ottawa with occasional research visits to U. Calgary. These two sites are home to teams with expertise in biophoton detection/theory and neuroscience applications, who will jointly mentor and supervise the candidate. The candidate is expected to support the development of funding and attracting graduate students to ensure continued growth in the area of quantum biology. The incumbent will be expected to also present research accomplishments and findings in internal and external meetings, conferences, reports and publications.
Qualifications/Expertise Required:
Accountabilities/Tasks and Duties:
Technical:
The candidate will primarily be responsible for operation of an experimental setup designed to detect single photons (biophotons) from biological samples. Biological samples to be investigated will include living tadpoles and various neuron culture assemblies. Biophoton emission will be investigated using pharmacological and possibly electrophysiological approaches. The incumbent will also be responsible for the analysis and interpretation of the data, working with the teams at U. Calgary and the NRC. The incumbent will design, implement, and consult with the Principal Investigator on projects and programs. The candidate will be expected to identify and pursue new research opportunities aligned with the overall vision of the lab.
Mentorship/Coaching:
The candidate will provide training of undergraduate and graduate students in experimental and theoretical research techniques, as well as presentation skills(written and oral).
Publishing/Presenting Research:
Occupational Health& Safety:
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