Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Multicellular Systems and Modelling

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Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Multicellular Systems and Modelling

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University of Ottawa

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Job Family: Academic Leadership and FacultyUnion affiliation:APUOFaculty/Department: Department of Biology_FTCampus: STEMDate Posted: November 14, 2024Applications must be received BEFORE: January 16, 2025The is one of the most research intensive science faculties in Canada and is recognized for its world-class programs and infrastructure within its five departments in the following domains: Biology, Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics. The , has ~ 40 faculty members with particular expertise in comparative physiology, evolutionary biology, genetics, ecology, and ecotoxicology. The Department is part of the , and contributes significantly to graduate programmes in Chemical and Environmental Toxicology, Bioinformatics, and Environmental Sustainability.The establishment of a Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Multicellular Systems and Modelling represents a significant leap forward in biological research, opening up new in vitro avenues for groundbreaking discoveries. This position is crucial for fostering innovation and excellence in studying cellular and molecular mechanisms underpinning the complex nature of biological systems, with a focus on mechanisms of brain and cardiovascular systems. This strategic addition will enhance our capacity to address complex biological questions and foster collaboration across various fields of biology as well as interdepartmental collaborations.Importantly, this CRC position aligns with the University of Ottawa’s Strategic Areas of Research, namely enabling lifelong health and wellness. Indeed, advanced cellular models can be applied to numerous fields of research, including brain and mental health, vascular and cardiovascular health, regeneration, infection and immunity in animals, and genetics and system biology of health and disease. One of the key benefits of advanced cellular models is their ability to mimic organismal physiology more accurately than traditional animal models, and we are seeking someone who can promote research that is both scientifically rigorous and ethically responsible. Located on the unceded ancestral land of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, the University of Ottawa’s is in the National Capital Region and provides numerous opportunities for collaborations. The establishment of this chair would also have significant educational impacts by attracting and training the next generation of scientists in state-of-the-art cellular modelling techniques. Moreover, it would foster partnerships with industry, leading to the commercialization of new technologies and therapies, thus driving economic growth.Tier 2 Chairs, tenable for five years and renewable once, are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. For each Tier 2 Chair, the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program allocates to institutions $100,000 annually for five years, with an additional $20,000 annual research stipend for first-term Tier 2 Chairs.Candidates should, at a minimum, be assistant or associate professors, or possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed to these levels. Candidates who are more than 10 years from their highest degree must contact the University of Ottawa directly for questions related to their potential eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair. The institution may nominate a professor or a researcher who is more than 10 years from their highest degree at the time of nomination and has experienced legitimate career interruptions (see ). In such cases, the institution must submit to the Secretariat a formal justification (using the ), explaining why the nominee is still considered to be an emerging scholar. The University recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement and that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process. New CRC nominees are also eligible for infrastructure support from the (CFI) to help acquire state-of-the-art equipment essential to their work.Selective hiring:The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty members. In accordance with the , the selection will be limited to members of the four designated groups such as Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women and gender equity-seeking groups as defined in the CRC Program and the . Candidates from these groups who wish to be considered for this position must complete the confidential self-identification form during the application process online (fill the Employment Equity Questionnaire on the web portal). The objective of this measure is to increase the representation of the four designated groups in the allocation of Canada Research Chair positions. Internal candidates are not eligible.Skills requirements:

• Education : Ph.D. or equivalent in biology, genetics or related field. (e.g., MD or MD-PhD )
• Required Qualifications: superior research achievements in the CRC’s identified area(s) and proof of interdisciplinary collaborations, a solid record with respect to teaching and training of students at the graduate level, the ability to obtain external research funds. Excellent communication skills in either English or French. Passive (or active) knowledge of the other Official Language in Canada is a requirement for tenure. English-French bilingualism is an asset.

Rank and salary:Regular tenure-track academic appointment in the Faculty of Science. The Assistant Professor salary scale is between $94,588 and $130,821, and the Associate Professor salary scale is at $104,487 and $181,444 (based on the May 1, 2023, Collective agreement). Salaries are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package which includes long term disability, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, University of Ottawa Pension Plan and optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.Location of work: Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5Application Package:

• A cover letter;
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (Please include any personal circumstances and/or career interruptions such as parental or sick leaves that may have impacted your research trajectory. These will be taken into consideration in the selection process);
• A research plan (2 to 3 pages);
• A statement of teaching interests (1 to 2 pages);
• A statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion philosophy and concrete practices (1 page);
• The names of three people whom may be contacted by the University for letters of reference which will follow the

(i.e. Tier 2: one arm’s length and two who are not affiliated to the University of Ottawa unless they are the candidate’s PhD or postdoctoral supervisor; * Self-identification: Complete the confidential Employment equity questionnaire on the web portal during the application process. The Canada Research Chairs Program requires institutions to collect self-identification data from all applicants, following the program’s
.Deadline: January 15, 2025Applications should be submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa Careers portal.The selection process will begin immediately after the closing date and will continue until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Please address your cover letter to the following person:Dr. Julie-St-Pierre, Interim Vice-President, Research and InnovationUniversity of Ottawa550 Cumberland St., room 246Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 CANADAFor questions, please email:Ad posted on November 14, 2024The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in CanadaThe University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at . Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:32:36 GMT

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