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Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Systems Neuroscience, University of Saskatchewan

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University of Saskatchewan logoAssistant 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.

Assistant or Associate Professor in Visuomotor Neurophysiology in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science – York University

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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/

Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, as defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.

Our legal basis for much of our data processing activity is ‘Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website http://www.perrettlaver.com/information/privacy-policy/

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Tenure-Track Position in Behavioural Neuroscience, Concordia University

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Concordia psychology logoThe Department of Psychology at Concordia University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in behavioural neuroscience. Duties include research, teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and service to the institution. The ideal candidate will conduct innovative research using animal models to study the neural mechanisms of behaviour, and how this process changes across the life span. The successful candidate will apply multidisciplinary and translational approaches to identify key cellular processes controlling the brain. This position builds on existing strengths in research on addiction, motivation, cognition, learning and memory, biological rhythms and neurophysiology at Concordia University. The successful candidate will become a full member of The Center for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology and will have access to state-of-the-art facilities at Concordia University, including the PERFORM center, the Center for Microscopy and Cell Imaging, and the Center for Biological Applications of Mass Spectrometry.

Concordia University is strongly committed to achieving equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the institution and recognizes the value of achieving inclusive excellence in both teaching and research contexts.

Candidates must have completed their PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience or a relevant field or be near completion at the start date of the appointment. The main criteria for selection are scholarly and teaching excellence and a demonstrated commitment to supporting our department’s equitable and inclusive learning environments. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quali ty scholarly output that demonstrates the potential for independent research leading to peer-assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. The language of instruction at Concordia is English, but a working knowledge of French is an asset.

Details of the application process can be found on this website:
https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/about/jobs/tenure-track-appointments/2021/assistant-professor-behavioural-neuroscience.html

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CAN advocacy award winner: Who can become a scientist?

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CAN is proud to support the “Who can become a scientist?” workshop

Description of event

Who can become a scientist? is a workshop for a high school age audience. The workshop is approximately 1.5 hours and is currently in a virtual format. The program is led by a team of dedicated undergraduate and graduate volunteers, and pairs module-based education about equity diversity and inclusion issues in science along with audience-participation activities. The workshop begins with a ~25 min interactive introduction, that includes participants being asked to participate in a poll regarding their career interests and to draw or write a description of a scientist (not for sharing with the group just for their own reference). This is followed by a number of self and pair/small group reflection-type questions and then leads into 3 optional modules, titled:

  1. Getting inspired by role models: “If you can see it, you can be it!”
  2. Leveraging support from mentors
  3. Advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion

Target audience / Outreach potential

The target audience is high school age students, but could be adapted to broaden the scope. We expect to reach between 50 and 200 high school age students in this first year.

Main objective of event

To promote the awareness and importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in science.

Organizer(s)

The idea for the workshop was sparked by a discussion about equity, diversity and inclusion amongst members of the Swayne lab at the University of Victoria. Over the past year, the workshop has been developed by a collaborative group including members the Swayne lab, University of Victoria faculty members, and students at the University of Victoria together with the local chapter of Let’s Talk Science, with input and feedback from the University of Victoria Office of Equity and Human Rights.

Developers & Organizers:

Leigh Anne Swayne
Rebecca Candlish
Juan Sanchez-Arias
Emma van der Slagt
Afnan Juma
Dzifa Dordunoo
Jane Gair
Moussa Magassa
Elisa Gonçalves de Andrade
Simone St. Louis Anderson
Melissa Mills
Hannah Richards
Crystal Washington

 

U of T research linking music to brain function could lead to promising therapies: CNN

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Listening to music

Live and let live

A University of Toronto and Unity Health Toronto study found that listening to songs with special meaning for the listener improves brain function in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment, CNN reported.

Senior author Michael Thaut, director of U of T’s Music and Health Science Research Collaboratory and a professor in the Faculty of Music and Temerty Faculty of Medicine, told the U.S. news outlet that “listening to music with special meaning stimulated neural pathways in the brain that helped them maintain higher levels of functioning.”

“Whether you’re a lifelong musician or have never even played an instrument, music is an access key to your memory, your pre-frontal cortex,” said Thaut in a statement to CNN. “It’s simple — keep listening to the music that you’ve loved all your life. Your all-time favourite songs, those pieces that are especially meaningful to you – make that your brain gym.”

The research – published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in November 2021 – could lead to promising music therapies for patients with early Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment.

Read more at CNN

Read more at U of T News

Dean, Faculty of Science, Carleton University

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Ready for a New Challenge?

Carleton University invites applications, nominations and expressions of interest for the position of Dean, Faculty of Science, with the appointment to be effective July 1, 2022. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a Faculty that prides itself on being a discovery and innovation leader. Carleton’s Faculty of Science is committed to student success and encourages a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity. The Faculty of Science is actively developing new programs and initiatives as part of its ongoing commitment to increasing the awareness and appreciation of science in society and to build connections between the fields of science and policy.

Located in Ottawa, Carleton University is a dynamic research and teaching institution with a tradition of leading change. Its internationally recognized faculty, staff and researchers provide over 30,000 full- and part-time students from every province in Canada and more than 100 countries around the world with academic opportunities in numerous academic programs. Additional information about the university and its Strategic Integrated Plan is available at carleton.ca.

About Carleton’s Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science offers more than 50 areas of discovery-based learning at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels and encompasses 11 departments, institutes and schools. Research-intensive, diverse and collegial, the Faculty of Science is committed to encouraging a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity. This active community is comprised of almost 6,500 students (including more than 600 graduate students), 206 faculty and 108 staff. The Faculty of Science is committed to maintaining a strong faculty and staff complement. More than 35% of the faculty were hired in the last 10 years and student enrolment has nearly doubled.

The Faculty of Science has generated more than $85 million in research funding over the last five years. Faculty members are engaged in exciting fundamental and applied research that ranges from depression treatments to data science to dark matter, and collaborate with federal government research laboratories, museums, libraries, and high-technology industries in the Ottawa area, nationally and internationally. Researchers in physics are leading efforts on large-scale projects to search for dark matter at SNOLAB and to upgrade detectors at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN in Geneva. These initiatives are funded by the CFI innovation fund and the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). A 34,500 square foot addition to the Life Sciences Research Building is home for the new Institute for Advanced Research and Innovation in Smart Environments (ARISE), which fosters interdisciplinary research with all five of Carleton’s Faculties.

Carleton recently boosted its innovation outreach by becoming a founding academic partner in Hub350, a new state-of-the-art global technology centre in Canada’s largest tech park in Kanata North. This fall, the university also launched the Innovation Hub, a cross-Faculty venture to foster creativity and entrepreneurship and encourage students to collaborate on multidisciplinary solutions to societal challenges. Additional information about the Faculty of Science is available at science.carleton.ca

About the Position

Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the Dean of the Faculty of Science is a member of Carleton’s senior administration who provides visionary leadership, strategic direction and administrative oversight. The new Dean will lead the Faculty of Science to promote excellence in teaching and research and advance academic innovation and cross-disciplinary initiatives.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished researcher with demonstrated success in post-secondary education and administration. The new Dean will be able to promote excellence, equity, diversity and inclusion amongst all faculty, staff and students, while maintaining and enhancing collaborative ties with a range of internal and external partners. Having proven academic leadership experience and a record of building strong teams and promoting interdisciplinary activities, the new Dean will possess an open and collegial style, a creative approach to problem solving, the ability to identify new sources of funding, and outstanding management, communication and interpersonal skills.

Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Contact information

The search committee will begin consideration of candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names of three references (who will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate) and be submitted electronically, in confidence, to:

Laverne Smith & Associates Inc.
CarletonScience@lavernesmith.com

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Lecturer in Neurobiology – University of Otago, New Zealand

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University of Otago logoDIVISION of SCIENCES – TE ROHE A AHIKAROA

DEPARTMENT of ZOOLOGY – TE TARI MĀTAI KARAREHE

Who we are/Mō te tīma

The Department of Zoology has a strong international reputation in whole-organism biology, with research strengths in areas including conservation biology, genetics, evolutionary parasitology, environmental physiology, wildlife management, neurobiology and statistical modeling, as well as in molecular, functional, population, community, freshwater and behavioural ecology.

We have well-established links to the Departments of Botany and Marine Science, to the cross-disciplinary Ecology, Genetics and Neuroscience Programmes, and to other centres at the University of Otago, providing a collaborative environment and resources for innovative interdisciplinary research.

Our staff have international reputations in their areas of expertise and make major contributions to answering fundamental questions in basic and applied research.

The role/Te mahi

Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Neurobiology. We are seeking a person with a relevant doctorate and demonstrated potential to develop as an outstanding researcher and teacher in an aspect of neurobiology, especially (but not limited to) computational neuroscience and/or comparative and evolutionary neuroscience.

Applicants are encouraged to identify the manner in which they will complement existing strengths in the Department and develop new and innovative directions in research and teaching.

Applications from candidates with a background in any aspect of neurobiology and a focus on animals, especially non-mammalian species, are strongly encouraged; Xenopus, zebrafish and Drosophila are readily accessible, as are an array of non-model animal species in Dunedin’s immediate environs. The ability to apply skills and expertise to other disciplines taught within the Department would be an advantage.

The Department of Zoology is committed to affording students the opportunity to engage with knowledge of animals from a Māori world view, and to strengthening its curriculum and research in relation to kaupapa Māori and mātaurangaMāori, the University of Otago Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework, and the Treaty of Waitangi. As such, the ability to research and teach from a kaupapa Māori perspective would be an advantage but is not a prerequisite.

Your skills and experience/Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

  • A PhD with an established research focus in an area of neurobiology.
  • Demonstrated experience and ability in delivering high-quality teaching and research in an aspect of neurobiology.
  • An ability to contribute to teaching and learning environments that support engagement of students and staff with neuroscience and research.
  • Be committed to and/or have established connections or track record of working with international and/or national researchers.
  • Be committed to being a productive collaborator with a track record of working collegially.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a confirmation-path (tenure track) position at the level of Lecturer (equivalent to Assistant Professor in the North American system).

The successful candidate is expected to take up duties by 1 July 2022.

Application/Tono

To submit your application, view all current vacancies and to apply online go to: https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=2101968.

Applications quoting reference number 2101968 will close on Monday, 1 November 2021.

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Equal opportunity in employment is University policy.

E tautoko ana Te Whare Wananga o Otago i te kaupapa whakaorite whiwhinga mahi.

 

Posting end date: 2021/11/01

 

Assistant Professor in Neuroscience – University of Guelph – Molecular and Cellular Biology

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Position Title/Rank: Assistant Professor in Neuroscience

College: College of Biological Science

Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology

Date Posted: August 30, 2021

Deadline: November 30, 2021

Please reference: AD #21-39

 

Position Description:

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph invites applications for two tenure-track positions, at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the area of Neuroscience.

We are seeking outstanding candidates whose research interests will complement existing strengths in the Department, including research in neurodevelopment, the molecular basis of brain disorders, protein biochemistry, signal transduction, and vesicular signalling. Candidates may have expertise in a wide range of experimental approaches, including electrophysiological, biochemical, imaging, pharmacological, immunological, integrative omics, and other relevant strategies. The successful applicant is expected to establish an innovative and sustainable research program that will integrate with, and expand, the research strengths of the Department, and offer new avenues for collaboration.

Qualifications include a Ph.D., a preferred minimum of three years of relevant post-doctoral experience, a proven record of research excellence evident in high-quality publications and demonstrated potential to establish a competitive independent research program and secure research funding. The successful candidate must also demonstrate the potential to provide effective and innovative teaching to a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate students, and will be committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment.

A culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative at the University of Guelph as this is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating a modern academic community. Willingness to work collaboratively with faculty and to mentor students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds is essential. Therefore, we invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially from groups that are underrepresented in higher education. The Department is a collegial, inclusive, and welcoming environment that values diversity, and wellness among our members as key ingredients in our collective success.

Review all neuroscience research and teaching activities across the University of Guelph. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary, research-intensive department with 44 faculty members who study diverse biological systems at levels from molecules to cells. The Department is the home of undergraduate programs in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Neuroscience, and contributes to programs in Biological Science, Biomedical Science, and Plant Science. Graduate training activities include programs offering M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Molecular and Cellular Biology, and a Master of Biotechnology degree. Faculty members also participate in cross-department programs, including Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Neuroscience, Plant Science, and Toxicology. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a creative and independent research program, sustained by external funding from national/provincial agencies, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate training.

The University of Guelph is the third largest employer in Guelph, a city of approximately 130,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of about 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across over 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our university positions us to create positive change, here and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following materials as a single PDF file: (1) a cover letter indicating area(s) of research focus; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) an overview of proposed research program (max. 1500 words; see below for additional details); (4) a teaching statement (max. 500 words); (5) a separate statement describing the strategies you will use to promote inclusion and support a diverse community in your research lab and classrooms (max. 500 words); and (6) contact information of three references. Assessment of applications will begin on November 30, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

Dr. Marc Coppolino

Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology

College of Biological Science

University of Guelph

Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

Email: mcbchair@uoguelph.ca

The overview of proposed research statement should be a maximum length of 1500 words (~3 pages) of 12pt font. This statement should:

  • Detail the candidate’s specific area of expertise, with a description of their contributions to the field.
  • Provide a detailed plan of their future independent research program, and how this program might be leveraged to obtain extramural funding.
  • Indicate how the candidate’s research program will synergize with the Department’s research environment.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

The University of Guelph resides on the ancestral lands of the Attawandaron people and the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and we offer our respect to our Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Métis neighbours as we strive to strengthen our relationships with them.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

If you require a medical accommodation during the recruitment or selection process, please contact Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674.

Contact information

Dr. Marc Coppolino

Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology

College of Biological Science

University of Guelph

Guelph, ON N1G 2W1

Email: mcbchair@uoguelph.ca

 

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2021/11/30

 

Canadian Brain Research Strategy – Indigenous Initiatives Strategic Partnership Associate

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CBRS logoJob Type: Part-time, Contract

Salary: $25,000 – $35,000 per year (Salary commensurate with experience)

Location: Position can be located anywhere in Canada with full remote flexibility; Travel (once it is safe to do so)

Hours: Flexible; May attend after-hours Indigenous and community events on personal and business time throughout the year.

About Us

The Canadian Brain Research Strategy (CBRS) is a pan-Canadian community-led initiative uniting over 30 world-leading neuroscience and mental health institutes to advance Canada as a world leader in collaborative, transdisciplinary, open, and ethical brain research. The CRBS aims to bring together the diverse neuroscience ecosystem – brain research initiatives and projects, public and private funders, health charities, as well as communities and patient organizations across the country – in a uniquely collaborative effort that will push the frontiers of brain science, for the benefit of all Canadians.

Position Summary

Including the voices of Indigenous Peoples is of paramount importance as we work to forge a unified strategy for Canadian brain research over the next decade and beyond. This position will lead CRBS Indigenous Initiatives and play a key role in Indigenous and Stakeholder engagement, building and maintaining relationships in our projects and operations. This position is funded by a grant jointly administered through Laval University and the University of British Columbia.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reports to the Executive Director of CBRS and serves as a key organizational and analytical partner to help develop key partnerships and execute on special projects in Indigenous Initiatives.
  • Own relationships and lead stakeholder engagement with university researchers, trainees, individuals, communities, Indigenous groups, local governments and organizations in support of CBRS’ mission.
  • Work with partners within and outside CBRS to develop engagement strategies, approaches to community and Indigenous engagement.
  • Lead in the development and implementation of specific engagement plans, including project-specific engagement plans and strategies.
  • Research and draft briefings, talking points, presentations, and other communications materials relating to CBRS Indigenous Initiatives with rigorous attention to detail.

Education, Experience and Skills

  • 5 or more years of directly related work experience in Indigenous and/or stakeholder engagement
  • Knowledge and direct experience in engaging with Indigenous communities, including on Indigenous history and rights, on cultural protocols and norms, on Indigenous politics and the ability to successfully engage with Indigenous peoples.
  • Demonstrated recognition, allyship, and acknowledgement of the lived experiences of Indigenous Peoples; Lived Indigenous experience is an asset.
  • Strong writing skills with rigorous attention to detail in written and verbal communications.
  • Agile, creative problem solver and team player with a can-do attitude.
  • Proven written and verbal communication, presentation and organizational abilities.
  • Strong social skills, including consultation, negotiation, facilitation, risk communication and conflict resolution.
  • Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to communicate fluently and are bilingual in English and French is an asset.

 

Qualifications and Competencies

  • Partnership and Relationship Building: Professional representation and communication on behalf of the team, the Executive Director, and CBRS to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications ability; You are an attentive and thoughtful listener and contributor, confidence in presenting ideas. Rigorous attention to detail and nuance required.
  • Strategic Ability: Strong research and analytical abilities; anticipates future opportunities and consequences, demonstrates an innovative and flexible approach to work, and can organize chaos into a coherent plan and implement it well.
  • Decision-Making: Able to evaluate risk and opportunities, proactive problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, and ability to demonstrate and exercise mature judgement in decision-making and communications.
  • Execution: Strong project management experience and execution and organization skills, and demonstrated experience in managing, prioritizing, communicating, and executing across multiple priorities under tight deadlines and evolving landscapes.
  • Accountability and Leadership: Demonstrates follow-through and accountability for all tasks and projects.
  • Collaboration: Works inclusively and collaboratively across the organization and with external partners to advance CBRS key priorities and programmatic goals.
  • Passion and Optimism: Deep enthusiasm for the mission and vision of CBRS.

Contact: info@canadianbrain.ca

Closing Date: Posting remains open until filled.