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Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Assistant Professor

CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute

Position #30473

University of Manitoba

The Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute beginning January 4, 2022 or as soon thereafter as possible. The appointment will be at a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD and several years of postdoctoral experience with strong demonstrated experience in cancer research. Potential areas of research include, but are not restricted to, molecular biology, tumor immunology, genomics or hematopoiesis. The successful candidate will be offered a primary appointment in either the Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics, or the Department of Immunology depending on their individual qualifications and expertise. The successful candidate will be a Scientist of the CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute.

The Institute and The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have strong interdisciplinary and translational research teams in several areas of cancer research, including leukemia, ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer and lung cancer. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independently funded research program within the Institute and collaborate with clinical departments and, it is hoped, the research teams described above. The selected individual will also contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their primary department and service-related activities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified individual to contribute to the ongoing success of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and to create a new level of interdisciplinary research and collaboration in a department with complementary and diverse skills.

The Research Institute is based at CancerCare Manitoba, the sole provider of cancer services to the Province with outstanding opportunities for clinical and translational collaboration. The Institute is an established centre of excellence in research in leukemia and cell death, and provides extensive infrastructure support to its researchers with the generous support of the Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation.

CancerCare Manitoba is affiliated with The University of Manitoba and The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, a major center of medical education and research linked to sister institutions throughout Canada and the world. The University offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs embracing basic biomedical sciences, clinical medicine and population health. The Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics and the Department of Immunology have a rich history of research and graduate education, and are committed to providing high quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels and professionally in the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy and Faculty of Science, and in community outreach.

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 2SLBGTQ+. The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 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.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process. Applications will be accepted until November 30th 2021 or until the position has been filled.

Candidates are encouraged to forward a CV, a letter of introduction, a 5 year research plan and the names of three referees in confidence. The research plan should be up to 5 pages in length including figures and be written along the lines of a research grant application and include major objectives, background, rationale, aims and experimental program.

Send by email to both:

Dr. Peter Nickerson
Vice Dean Research
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba

Email: peter.nickerson@umanitoba.ca

Dr. Neil Watkins
Chief of Research
CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute
CancerCare Manitoba

Email: nwatkins@cancercare.mb.ca

The Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (MBB) at Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada, invites applications for one tenure‑track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Nucleic Acids Biochemistry with a potential start date of July 1, 2022. Simon Fraser University (SFU), on the outskirts of Vancouver, BC, is Canada’s top-ranked comprehensive university and one of Canada’s top employers, well situated at the intersection of innovative education, cutting-edge research, and community engagement. SFU’s excellence as an engaged university is derived from our shared commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion, and the pursuit of decolonization, indigenization and reconciliation. SFU has three campuses located in beautiful British Columbia’s largest municipalities – Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey – our students, faculty and staff are privileged to live and work on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen Peoples.

Research: We are excited to invite applications from a diverse community of early career stage scientists in the broad area of nucleic acids biochemistry. The successful candidate will receive competitive start-up resources and career mentorship to develop an outstanding research program. The position comes with abundant opportunities to mentor, train and work with graduate students, undergraduates, and other highly qualified personnel. The candidate will be expected to disseminate discoveries through high quality peer-reviewed publications and presentations.

Teaching: The successful candidate will be involved in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in nucleic acids biochemistry and foundational courses in molecular biology and broader aspects of biochemistry. They will contribute to ongoing curriculum and program development.

Service: The individual hired will participate in service to the Department and the University, including serving on committees and participating in departmental initiatives.

The successful candidate will exhibit an openness and curiosity that fosters scientific innovation and collaboration. Qualified candidates will have expertise and a strong track record in the broad field of nucleic acids biochemistry. The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent and postdoctoral experience with a proven ability to conduct innovative research. Experience and skills in teaching are an asset and qualities of collegiality and respect and inclusivity are valued.

 How to apply: Applicants should submit a single PDF containing, in the following order, (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) concise research proposal (maximum four pages), and (4) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy. The names and contact information for at least three referees should be included at the end of the CV. Please email the application PDF to Lisa Craig, MBB Chair, at mbbchair@sfu.ca. Screening of applications will commence on January 5, 2022. This competition will remain open until the position is filled.

About the Department: The Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry currently has 29 research faculty, 54 Ph.D. and M.Sc. students, and 564 undergraduate majors. The department has five core research foci: Nucleic Acids Structure and Function; Genomics & Bioinformatics; Cells, Development & Disease; Immunology & Infectious Disease; and Structural Biology. Graduate education at both the Doctoral and Master’s levels is research-intensive, and students and faculty enjoy a collaborative relationship. Courses and instruction at all levels are designed to develop skills in critical thinking, data analysis, and communication. We have a rich undergraduate program that offers foundational courses in molecular biology and biochemistry in the lower division, and a broad array of upper division courses, allowing students to tailor their degree to suit their interests and goals. Undergraduate students have ample opportunity for research experience working with MBB faculty, through Co-Op Education, and by participation in Directed Research Courses. We strive for creativity and leadership in research and innovation in the classroom, with due attention to the needs of Canada’s most marginalized communities. We are committed to diversification across our ranks, particularly, although not limited to, racialization, sexual orientation, gender identity, Indigeneity and disability.

 In keeping with SFU’s strategic vision which pledges to foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect and to celebrate diversity among faculty, SFU is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. SFU is dedicated to building a diverse faculty by advancing the interests of underrepresented groups, specifically women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We strongly encourage individuals from these groups to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will, however, be given priority.

SFU is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require accommodations or have questions about SFU benefits, services, accommodations policies, or equity considerations, please contact the Specialist, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Faculty Relations.

SFU offers several benefits and services aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty; please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits and Service page for more details.

Information regarding the responsibilities, terms and conditions of employment of research faculty are listed in the SFU-SFUFA collective agreement:

https://www.sfufa.ca/agreements-and-policies/collective-agreement-2019-22/.

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see the Collection Notice: http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/collection_notice.html.

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Assistant Professor in Translational Metabolism
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

 The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology invites applications from outstanding researchers for a probationary tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin January 1, 2022.  The ideal candidate will have expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology with an emphasis on translational metabolism-related research using classical and state-of-the-art analytical approaches (e.g., proteomics, metabolomics, fluxomics, and/or metagenomics) in a variety of cell lines and/or model organisms.  Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to: metabolic disorders, immunometabolism, cell metabolism, and regulation of mitochondrial metabolism and function in health and disease.

The Department is committed to basic and translational biomedical research, and strongly supports the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.  Research in the Department is multidisciplinary, with specializations including metabolic biochemistry, cell biology, evolutionary biology, genetics, molecular biology, and protein science.  The candidate will be expected to participate in mentoring research trainees at the undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral levels, as well as teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of intermediary metabolism, lipid biochemistry, and/or nutritional biochemistry, consistent with the candidate’s background and interests.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with internationally recognized groups of researchers at Dalhousie University working in lipid and energy metabolism, phospholipid signaling, nutrient sensing, cardio-metabolic diseases, cancer energetics, and/or signal transduction.  The potential to develop an independent, well-funded research program and to collaborate with Dalhousie faculty will be essential.

Located in the Tupper Medical Building, the Department is part of a vibrant research environment where collaboration across disciplines is encouraged.  State-of-the-art core facilities include biological mass spectrometry (proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics), microscopy and imaging,  flow cytometry, NMR spectroscopy, and rodent and zebrafish facilities.  The Department is closely associated with the interdisciplinary Centre for Comparative Genomics and Evolutionary Bioinformatics (www.cgeb.dal.ca) and the affiliated Integrated Microbiome Resource (https://imr.bio/index.html) at Dalhousie University, the Cardiovascular Research Group (https://medicine.dal.ca/research/cardiovascular-research.html), the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute, the Atlantic Research Centre, the QEII Health Sciences Centre, and IWK Health Centre.  Details about the research activities of the Department (www.biochem.dal.ca) and the Faculty of Medicine (https://medicine.dal.ca) can be found on our web sites.

Applicants must have a Ph.D., at least 2 years of post-doctoral experience, and a strong research track record that will be highly competitive in attracting external research funding.  Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a two-page-maximum statement outlining their proposed research program (highlighting the potential for attracting research funding from public and private sectors), a one-page-maximum statement of teaching interests, and the names of three referees.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Close Date: August 31, 2021
Apply online at: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/6882

UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

ATLANTIC VETERINARY COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

TENURE TRACK POSITION

CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR TIER II – BIOMEDICAL GENOMIC ENGINEERING

COMPETITION #38A21

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), in conjunction with the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE), located on the unceded land of the Mi’kmaq Nation, of the Wabanaki Confederacy, in the traditional district of Epekwitk, is seeking a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Biomedical Genomic Engineering. We invite researchers and scholars within and outside UPEI to apply for this full-time tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor and conditional on the successful applicant being approved as a Tier 2 Research Chair by the CRC Secretariat.

Tier 2 Research Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher post completion of their highest degree in the field of biomedical genomic research for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination).  Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process.  Please contact the UPEI Research Services for more information (mlsteele@upei.ca). Further information about the CRC program and nominee eligibility is available at http://www.chairs.gc.ca.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain the impact of any such interruption(s) in their submission. Measures will be taken to ensure that these interruptions will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process.

Together AVC and FSDE seek to advance biomedical teaching and research, expanding our existing team and established industry collaborations. The successful candidate will have an exceptional record in genomics, population genetics, epigenetics/epigenomics or proteomics in relation to human/animal health and disease. They will carry a research skill set in genomic cellular manipulation, transgenic animal model development, gene function discovery, gene therapy, and/or medical diagnostics that will support these research fields. The ability to integrate with biomedical engineering applications such as biomaterial integration, organ regeneration platforms and bioinformatics would be considered an asset. They will initiate and develop an independent research program but will be expected to collaborate with faculty through related research programs at AVC, FSDE and more broadly at UPEI. Reporting to the chair of Department of Biomedical Sciences at AVC, the successful applicant will principally reside in this department, with a cross-appointment at FSDE.

Members of the Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) provide professional contributions to teaching, basic and applied research, and diagnostic service, particularly in animal physiology, microanatomy, pharmacology and toxicology, cell and molecular biology, and neuroscience, and interact with other disciplines in veterinary medicine for the advancement of biomedical science applied to human and animal health. BMS offers accredited Master of Science and PhD degree programs and hosts world class laboratory and animal facilities with access to clinical veterinary specialty services.

FSDE offers a unique, accredited Bachelor and Master of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering degree.  FSDE is home to a number of state-of-the-art laboratories for research and student project-based design focused on Mechatronics, Bioresources, and Sustainable Energy. New program offerings and research opportunities are being developed in the area of Biomedical Engineering.

Depending on the specific interests of the CRC, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching programs, for example biomedical science or biomedical engineering courses. The teaching requirement will be limited during the term of the CRC. Once the CRC term is finished, the faculty member will be expected to contribute in similar ways as other Biomedical Science department members, with an emphasis on research.

Qualifications: 

UPEI requires the successful candidate to have:

• Minimum PhD (in a field related to biomedical genomic research)
• Demonstrated ability to obtain research funding and successfully implement research projects
• Well-developed skills of collaboration, relationship-building, and communication.
• Teaching experience would be advantageous
• Experience interacting and collaborating with biomedical private industry partners would be advantageous

To meet the criteria of the CRC program nominees must:

• Be excellent emerging world-class researchers who have demonstrated particular research creativity
• Have demonstrated the potential to achieve international recognition in their fields in the next five to ten years
• As chairholders, have the potential to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers
• Be proposing an original, innovative research program of high quality

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Contribute to collaborative teams in the Faculties of Veterinary Medicine and SDE
• Contribute to the development and expansion of existing relationships with the rapidly developing Bioscience industry in Atlantic Canada
• Meet eligibility criteria for receiving a Tier 2 CRC, described at https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/nomination-mise_en_candidature-eng.aspx; and
• Complete the nomination documents necessary for submission to the CRC program by required deadlines

The salary range is commensurate with credentials and experience and in compliance with the UPEI Faculty Association collective agreement.  Full-time, permanent faculty members receive a comprehensive fringe benefit package, with benefit details provided at the time of offer in accordance with the collective agreement.  This position is subject to budget approval and approval from the Canada Research Chair Program Secretariat.

Situated on the country’s beautiful east coast, with easy access to beaches all around, the AVC has 270 DVM students and is the main veterinary referral center in Atlantic Canada for cases and diagnostic samples. Find out more about Prince Edward Island, the University of Prince Edward Island and the Atlantic Veterinary College by visiting these websites: www.gov.pe.ca/, www.upei.ca and www.upei.ca/avc.

Application Instructions:

Inquiries can be sent to Dr. Jonathan Spears (jspears@upei.ca or 902-620-5026).

Applicants should submit a cover letter that includes past areas of research focus, industry collaborations (if applicable) and accomplishments, a proposed research program within the BMS/FSDE (maximum 5 pages), a statement of teaching experience and philosophy (maximum 2 pages), a current curriculum vitae, an Equity Diversity, Inclusion and Reconciliation plan (maximum 2 page), and the names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three (3) referees. Please send as a single PDF with your name in the file name to:

Maria Steele, Manager Research Services
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 4P3
Telephone: (902) 566-0637
E-mail: mlsteele@upei.ca

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute.  Please visit our Chairs web page to learn more about our commitment and resources. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups and the four designated groups, which includes women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We encourage members of equity-seeking and under-represented groups to self-identify within their application. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact, in confidence, Ms. Jackie Podger, Vice-President Administration and Finance. Ms. Podger can also answer questions related to equity, diversity and inclusion, or privacy concerns the applicant may have related to self-identifying. Ms. Podger can be reached at 902-566-0623 or by writing vpaf@upei.ca.

The CRC Nomination Selection Committee has received equity training that includes instruction on how to recognize and combat unconscious, implicit, overt, prejudicial, and other kinds of bias.

Closing date is September 11, 2021. Review of applications will begin on Sept 12, 2021 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.  Starting date is flexible depending on availability of the successful candidate but would likely be spring/summer of 2022.