Tag: mendeley

REFERENCE: F04023-2021-21

Applications are invited for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Division of BioMedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.
All candidates whose training and research interests are strongly focused on cardiovascular or renal systems are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an active, independent, and externally funded research program in an area of Cardiovascular and/or Renal Sciences. The successful candidate’s research program will contrast, complement, and/or contribute to existing strengths in the Cardiovascular and Renal Sciences group. Applicants whose research interests logically intersect with other Divisional groups (Cancer and Development, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Neuroscience, and Human Genetics) will be given additional consideration. The successful applicant will contribute to teaching in undergraduate, graduate, and Doctor of Medicine programs in the Faculty of Medicine.

Applicants are required to have a PhD (or equivalent) and successful postdoctoral research experience supported by a relevant publication record, and demonstrate great promise of high quality, impactful, externally funded research, and should demonstrate their capacity and commitment for excellence in teaching.
The Division of BioMedical Sciences, the Faculty of Medicine, and Memorial University offer an attractive research environment, with several new and recently updated facilities including animal care facility, a fluorescence- activated cell sorting facility, and state-of-the-art technologies in microscopy. In addition to rodent research models, researchers have access to large animal models through a breeding colony of Yucatan swine, modern surgical and monitoring equipment, and full veterinarian support. Large computational capacity is also available through the Atlantic Computing Excellence network and the Centre for Health Informatics and Analytics. Collaborative opportunities exist and are encouraged with research groups in the Faculties of Science, Engineering, Computer Science, and the Ocean Sciences Centre. Additional information regarding the Faculty of Medicine, the Division of BioMedical Sciences, and Memorial University of Newfoundland may
be found at www.med.mun.ca, www.med.mun.ca/biomed, and www.mun.ca.

The application package should be submitted in one pdf file and include a cover letter (including a statement regarding Canadian citizenship/permanent resident status), a curriculum vitae, a statement of research, a statement of teaching interest and experience, a statement of experience in promotion of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and names and contact details for three referees.

Applications should be addressed under reference number F04023-2021-21 to:

Dr. Michael Grant, Associate Dean of BioMedical Sciences
Division of BioMedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL, Canada, A1B 3V6

Electronic submissions via email bms202121@mun.ca are preferred.

The closing date for receipt of applications is April 30, 2022

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to over 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a safe, friendly city with great historical charm, a vibrant cultural life and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

As part of Memorial University’s commitment to employment equity, applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of a target group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of a target group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. If you do not receive a survey or have any questions, please contact equity@mun.ca. We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu and Inuit of the Province.

Download a PDF version of this advertisement

Assistant Professor of BioMedical Sciences – Neuroscience

REFERENCE: F03336-2021-19

Applications are invited for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Neuroscience in the Division of BioMedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. Applications related to any neuroscience subspecialty are welcome.

Applicants are required to have a PhD (or equivalent) and an excellent track record of postdoctoral research experience with a strong publication record within the neuroscience field. The ideal candidate will establish an independent and externally funded innovative research program that complements and expands upon the strengths of the existing neuroscience group within the Division. In addition, the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to medical education and undergraduate and graduate training programs.

The Division of BioMedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University houses five disciplines in neuroscience, cardiovascular and renal science, cancer and development, immunology and infectious diseases, and human genetics. Members are offered an attractive research environment with access to a new animal resource center and core facilities that include state-of-the-art flow cytometry, cellular bioanalysis, multiphoton, confocal and super-resolution imaging, and electron microscopy. High level computational biology infrastructure supported by ACEnet is also available. Multidisciplinary research opportunities exist within the Division and with clinical disciplines at the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculties of Science, Engineering, and the Ocean Sciences Centre.

Additional information regarding the Faculty of Medicine, the Division of BioMedical Sciences and Memorial University of Newfoundland may be found at www.med.mun.ca, www.med.mun/biomed, www.mun.ca.
The application package should be submitted in one pdf file including a curriculum vitae, names and contact details of three referees and a letter of application outlining research and teaching interests. Applications should be addressed under reference number F03336-2021-19 to:

Dr. Michael Grant, Associate Dean of BioMedical Sciences
Division of BioMedical Sciences
Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL, Canada, A1B 3V6

Electronic submissions via email: bms202119@mun.ca are preferred.

The closing date for receipt of applications is January 31, 2022.

Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to over 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a safe, friendly city with great historical charm, a vibrant cultural life and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

As part of Memorial University’s commitment to employment equity, all applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of a target group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of a target group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. If you do not receive a survey or have any questions, please contact equity@mun.ca. We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu and Inuit of the Province.

View a PDF version of this advertisement

The 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

Download a PDF version of this advertisement 

DIVISION 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

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.

Position Description

The Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Cognitive Neuroscience of Music at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, beginning July 1, 2022.

McMaster is known internationally for the scientific study of music. The McMaster Institute for Music and the Mind (MIMM) involves an interdisciplinary group of researchers from Psychology, Neuroscience, Kinesiology, Engineering, Music, and Health Science, who conduct fundamental and applied research related to music. MIMM houses the unique LIVELab (https://livelab.mcmaster.ca), a 106-seat research concert hall with exquisite active acoustic control and the capacity to measure movement, EEG and other physiology simultaneously in interacting musicians and audience members.

We seek a researcher who studies fundamental mechanisms and/or applied questions related to the cognitive neuroscience of music. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, sensorimotor processes underlying perception and performance; coordination between musicians; neural encoding of music; effects of experience and culture; physiological synchrony in musicians and audience members; the role of music in optimal development and/or mental health and wellbeing; the protective value of music against cognitive decline in aging; music and developmental disabilities; and improvisation and creativity. Expertise in computational modelling, measurement and analysis of EEG and other physiological signals, and movement analysis would be an asset.

In addition to the scientific study of music, the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour has long-standing strengths in auditory, visual and tactile sensory systems; development; computational neuroscience; behavioural neuroscience; cognition and learning; evolutionary and social psychology; and animal behaviour. We value and encourage collaboration among researchers and educators, and have close ties with the Departments of Biology, Kinesiology, Music, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Psychiatry & Behavioural Neuroscience. Many of our faculty are affiliated with McMaster’s interdisciplinary graduate programs in Neuroscience and Computational Science & Engineering. For more information on the Department, please visit https://www.science.mcmaster.ca/pnb/.

McMaster University is a globally renowned institution of higher learning and a research community committed to advancing human and societal health and well-being. Our focus on collaboratively exchanging ideas and approaches makes us uniquely positioned to pioneer ground-breaking solutions to real-world problems leading to a Brighter World. The Faculty of Science works to create global impact by advancing scientific discovery and knowledge, and promoting greater understanding. Our innovative, interdisciplinary approach generates new methods and insights, results, and lasting change.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

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 First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities (“visible minorities”), persons with disabilities, women, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

We invite all applicants to complete a brief Diversity Survey, which takes approximately two minutes to complete, through McMaster’s application submission portal. The answering of survey questions is voluntary with an option to decline to answer. All information collected is confidential and will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the applicant pool and to promote a fair, equitable and inclusive talent acquisition process.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Science at baileyd@mcmaster.ca to communicate accommodation needs.

How to Apply

Complete applications must be made online at https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ (Faculty Positions, Job 39966) by October 1, 2021 to the attention of Dr. Mel Rutherford, Professor & Chair, Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1.

A complete application consists of:

1. a cover letter (including a statement regarding whether the applicant has Canadian citizenship/permanent resident status (see below))
2. a current Curriculum Vitae
3. three (3) representative publications (reprints or preprints)
4. a statement of research interests (2-page maximum)
5. a statement of teaching philosophy and interests (2-page maximum)
6. a statement of experience and plans for advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in post-secondary education, community-based or other professional settings (2-page maximum)
7. the names and full contact information of at least three referees.

Letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; the Department will request letters of recommendation from referees at later stages of the search process.

Review of complete applications will begin October 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. All applicants will receive an on-line, system-generated confirmation of receipt of their application; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that any full-time, permanent faculty member of the Department can request confidential access to the application materials, including the reference letters. Progressive policies are in place to assist faculty members to achieve a work-life balance. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications, as stated above, MUST include one of the following statements in their application package: “I am/am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada.” Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

Contact information

Dr. Bruce Milliken

Search Committee Co-chair

millike@mcmaster.ca

The Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University and Niagara Health invite applications for a full-time Academic Neurologist.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated physician with a passion for providing the highest quality care to join the department. Based primarily at the Niagara District Stroke Centre at the Greater Niagara General Site, the program works closely with our healthcare partners to provide the best in stroke care to the residents of Niagara. The Division also provides consultative services in General Neurology to diverse clinical programs across our three acute care sites. We seek a neurologist with training and expertise in EMG to assist in developing this service. The successful candidate may be a Clinician Educator or Research Educator and should be eligible for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

The transformation of healthcare service delivery across Niagara continues with planning underway to build an additional ultramodern hospital in South Niagara Falls to provide accessible and quality healthcare to residents of the Southern Region. Niagara Health is positioned, by virtue of its geography and regionally distributed resources, to exemplify the best of regional capacity with local service delivery. Strong academic partnerships are a priority for the NHS as the organization builds on a robust relationship with McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.

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.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position.  To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirement 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 applicants 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”

Please apply online via the McMaster Academic Careers website to

Job Opening 39133 (http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/) directing your application to:

Lorrie Reurink, Manager, Human Resources and Faculty Recruitment

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

Posted on 2021-07-07 – posting end date 2021-08-08