Assistant or Associate Professor (Research)

McGill University - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic health institution in Canada seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor focused on oncology research. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program, collaborate with various departments, and contribute to academic missions. Requires a Ph.D., post-doctoral experience, and a strong publication record in cancer-related fields. Competitive salary and a collaborative environment provided.

Qualifications

• Compelling research vision aligned with McGill’s mission.
• Evidence of exceptional research achievements in oncology.
• Proven published experience in cancer biology or bioengineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop independently funded research program.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications.
• Participate in teaching and supervision of graduate students.

Skills

Strong research productivity

Ability to collaborate effectively

Fluency in English

Research in cancer biology or bioengineering

Education

Ph.D. with significant post-doctoral experience

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in cancer research

Job description

The McGill University Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in collaboration with the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RIMUHC) is inviting applications for a full-me Contract Academic Staff position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Research) with a focus on research areas in biomedical engineering and organ-chip technology.

The position is being offered in the Division of Thoracic Surgery of the Department of Surgery and the Cancer Research Program at the RI-MUHC, with strong links and possibilities of co-appointment to the McGill University Goodman Cancer Institute and the McGill University Department of Biomedical Engineering. The professorial rank will be determined according to the candidate’s qualifications and experience. This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

The Department of Surgery is a leader in academic medicine. Our educaonal and research missions support excellent and innovave clinical programs across our teaching hospitals. The successful candidate will join an academic and high-volume comprehensive Division of Thoracic Surgery at the MUHC—a major teaching hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Canada’s internaonally renowned McGill University, located in the vibrant and mulcultural city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec.

The Division of Thoracic Surgery is a world-renowned unit composed of a dedicated team of clinician and basic sciensts involved in the invesgaon of all malignancies of the chest. Our division manages one of North America’s highest volume of thoracic oncology paents; we have developed extensive experience in the latest bio-banking technology resulng in a unique resource of clinically and genomically annotated, live-banked esophageal, gastric, and lung paent-derived organoids and xenogras represenng one of the largest living biorepositories of thoracic cancers globally (>400 tumors).

The RI-MUHC is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital-based research centre and is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) comprising over 3,000 researchers and trainees, supported by a suite of innovative technical core facilities. The McGill University Goodman Cancer Institute is home to internationally recognized researchers committed to supporting state-of-the-art platforms for functional precision oncology and multi-omics approaches.

The McGill University Department of Biomedical Engineering draws upon engineering, science, and medicine to produce technologies, devices, tools, techniques, models, manufacturing processes, and scientific discoveries for the improvement of human health and well-being. The Department of Biomedical Engineering was the first such department in Canada; its members invented the artificial cell and pioneered discoveries, innovation, and clinical applications in diagnosis, imaging, and therapy.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be the recipient of an endowed research chair from the Jarislowsky Foundation, ensuring a competitive salary and benefit from a highly collaborative and well-funded environment within the Division of Thoracic Surgery, as well as the Cancer Research Program of the RIMUCH, the Goodman Cancer Institute, and the Biomedical Engineering Department at McGill University.

This unique job opportunity is open to all exceponal candidates regardless of their current area of oncology research. However, priority areas include cancer cell biology, novel cancer model systems and bioengineering approaches to cancer, proteo-genomics, cancer immunology and drug discovery/development. Given the source of funding for the endowed chair, a principal, but not exclusive, research focus of the candidate should include thoracic (e.g. lung) or upper gastrointesnal (e.g. esophagus or stomach) malignancies, or easily translatable to one of these cancers.

The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in relevant aspects of McGill’s academic mission (e.g., research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees).

McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also expected.

Responsibilities of this position include:

1. Develop an independent, externally funded research program of the highest international standards in their own areas of expertise, this program is expected to include interdisciplinary collaborations with relevant partner units within the Cancer Research Program of the RI-MUHC, the Goodman Cancer Institute at McGill University, and Biomedical Engineering;
2. Disseminate research findings through high impact peer-reviewed publications and other knowledge translation and exchange activities;
3. Participate in relevant aspects of McGill’s academic mission including teaching, supervision of a diverse body of graduate students, and service to the scholarly community;
4. 4. Contribute to the research mission of the RI-MUHC and McGill University;
5. Be committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

Qualifications and Education Requirements

The successful candidate must:

• Have a Ph.D. with significant post-doctoral experience;
• Have Post-Doctoral Fellowship in cancer research with evidence of exceptional research achievements;
• Provide a compelling research vision that aligns with, or is applicable to, the McGill Division of Thoracic Surgery’s core mission to improve outcomes for patients suffering from disease and malignancies of the chest and foregut;
• Possess proven published experience in cancer biology and/or bioengineering;
• Have evidence of strong research productivity, with a demonstrated ability to attract competitive funding;
• Have the ability to collaborate effectively and create synergies with colleagues and stakeholders from a diverse background;
• Fluency in English is essential; a working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring it within a few years of appointment is preferred.

Note: For more information about the eligibility for promotion and reappointment, please consult the following link: https://www.mcgill.ca/apo/academic-life-cycle/contract-academic-staff-cas/ranked-cas

JOB DETAILS

Job Type: Contract Academic Staff (Research)

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

Job Status: Full-Time

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Posting Period: Please submit your application within 60 days of the publication of this advertisement.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be submitted on-line by clicking 'Apply on Website'

The following supporting documents are required:

• a cover letter & curriculum vitae (as 1 pdf document)
• statement of research (if including other documents, combine to make 1 pdf)
• the names and contact information of three referees

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and throughaccommodation policies and procedures.Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.