Author: Julie

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS,
MAX RADY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, RADY FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES,
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
Position #31243

The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (DPT), Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/) at the University of Manitoba (https://umanitoba.ca) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track or tenured position with a research focus on the neurosciences, commencing on September 1, 2022, or on a date that is mutually agreed upon. The appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is a major center of interdisciplinary health sciences education and research in Canada, offering a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in biomedical sciences and health professions. The DPT has a rich history of excellence in research and education in biomedical and clinical pharmacology and is committed to providing high quality programming at the graduate and undergraduate levels across all Rady Faculty of Health Sciences constituent Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation Sciences, Dentistry and Nursing. The DPT also contributes heavily to undergraduate programming in the Faculty of Science (BSc) and the Interdisciplinary Health program Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) curriculum.

DPT faculty members maintain robust, internationally recognized research programs maintained by extramural operating and infrastructure grants from local, national and international sources. Foundational DPT research themes include neurosciences, cancer biology, clinical pharmacology, and cardiovascular and metabolic sciences. Research strengths are cultivated by leveraging partnerships between DPT and partner research institutes in Manitoba, including the Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine, St. Boniface Hospital Research, Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba and the CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute. DPT neuroscience theme members and their trainees are closely networked with other neuroscientists across several departments by the Manitoba Neuroscience Network (http://manitobaneuroscience.ca), which serves as a virtual institute that unites the research, training and outreach activities of over 70 principal investigators of neuroscience in Manitoba.

The successful candidate will have an MD and/or PhD, a minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience and a highly productive track-record of impactful scholarly activity in the neurosciences. Applicants with expertise across all neurosciences are encouraged to apply but preferred areas of research that may allow commitment of additional institutional resources include mechanisms underpinning synaptic function and brain development in Autism Spectrum Disorders, and the neurobiology of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, or speech and related disorders. Research programs that investigate mechanisms at the single cell level, scaling up to whole animal and behavioral outcomes are encouraged. The appointed candidate is expected to teach in graduate and undergraduate DPT educational programs and develop a rigorous, well-funded research program. The appointee will integrate into the vibrant DPT neurosciences theme, which currently consists of 8 principal investigators at the Kleysen Institute for Advanced Medicine and the St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre. These sites offer state-of-the-art capabilities in live cell imaging (ex vivo and in vivo), electrophysiology, optogenetics, multimodal small animal neuroimaging, human PET and MRI, rodent genetic model creation, behavioral investigation and molecular neurobiological approaches. A generous startup package will be available to establish a world-class research program. Additionally, the University of Manitoba has a long track-record of reserving institutional infrastructure funding opportunities (e.g. Canada Foundation for Innovation John R. Evans Leadership fund) for early career investigators.

The City of Winnipeg, located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 766,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba’s people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire.

Applicants are requested to submit the following materials, preferably via email as a single PDF file:

1. Cover letter concisely describing suitability for the position
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Five-year research plan (max 5 pages) outlining background, rationale, aims and experiments
4. Statement of teaching philosophy documenting experience and approach to training and mentoring students
5. Names of three referees in confidence (contacted only if short-listed)

Submit all materials to:

Chris Anderson
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
A205 Chown Building, 753 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3E OT6
Tel: (204) 789-3405
Email: Karen.Donald@umanitoba.ca

Review of applications will commence starting April 18, 2022 and will continue until the position has been filled. Materials may be shared with participating members of the search process. All materials, including reference letters, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba).

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Equity and diversity are essential to excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently under‐represented groups, and pursuant to the Manitoba Human Rights Commission Policy I‐7, preference will be given to applicants who self‐identify as women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, as well as other historically underrepresented groups such as 2SLGBTQIA+.

All members of the University of Manitoba community are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. For more information, please visit the University of Manitoba COVID website.

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Department of Medicine, McMaster University

Posted January 24, 2022

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University Hamilton Health Sciences invite applicants for an Academic Physician to join the Division of Neurology. This is a full-time faculty position for a period of three years (renewable).  Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The ideal candidate will be a fully trained and experienced Adult Epileptologist to join our Adult Epilepsy Department. McMaster is a District Epilepsy Center in the province of Ontario, serving a catchment area of over two million people. We have a three bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and are involved in working up complex cases for epilepsy surgery. We currently have four Epileptologists, with two doing epilepsy as their full-time practice. The Epilepsy program is well supported by a Nurse Practitioner, clerk, Neuropsychologist, and Neuroradiologists, amongst others. We have local fMRI and 3T MRI capabilities. Our tertiary care teaching center has a large residency training program, and we are actively involved in residency teaching and training. We have also been involved in fellowship training. There are many outpatient clinics with subspecialty areas including first seizure, transition from pediatrics, and Tuberous Sclerosis. We have a busy inpatient and outpatient EEG service, covering four hospitals in the city.

We are looking for an Adult Epileptologist with a training in Neurology and a two-year fellowship in Epilepsy and EEG. Our ideal candidate is mid-career with significant experience in the workup and management of complex epilepsy surgery cases. This individual has good experience with SEEG, cortical stimulation, mapping, and corticography and would be willing and able to help us set up a complete surgical unit at our center.  The ability to read evoked potentials, or a willingness to learn, would be helpful in addition to excellent EEG skills. Passing the CSCN EEG exam would be necessary if not already completed.  The candidate would be able and willing to read continuous ICU EEGs.

The successful candidate will be a full-time member of the Division of Neurology and will be expected to contribute to the academic mission of the Faculty and Division. Research interests and publications will bolster our academic contributions. Commitment to excellence in adult epilepsy, postgraduate neurology, and undergraduate medicine, education and training is expected. We are also looking for a team player with excellent communication skills, who will provide high quality patient care and function well in multidisciplinary groups. Participation in General Neurology on call and inpatient services would be expected. McMaster has an excellent and collegial Neurology Department, with all subspecialties well represented.

Applicants should be certified (or eligible for certification) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Province of Ontario.

Please apply online to Job Opening 37557 via the McMaster Academic Careers website (http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/) directing your application to:

Dr. W. J. Oczkowski, MD FRCPC

Professor and Academic Head Division of Neurology

McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences

237 Barton Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 2X2 Email:  oczkowsk@mcmaster.ca

Interested applicants must include an up to date curriculum vitae, description of training and research experience as well as the names and addresses of three professional referees.

All qualified applicants are encouraged apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.  Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

“Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or

“No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey – Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs

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