Queen’s National Scholar – Cancer Epidemiology

Queen’s University; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in Canada is seeking a Queen’s National Scholar in Cancer Epidemiology for a tenured appointment. Candidates should exhibit strong research leadership, a proven record in securing funding, and a commitment to equity and inclusion within academia. This position aims to enhance research in the determinants and early detection of cancer, with a start date of July 1, 2026. Applications are open until January 5, 2026.

Benefits

Support for candidates with disabilities

Equity and diversity commitment

Qualifications

• Outstanding researcher with internationally recognized accomplishments.
• Established original, innovative research program.
• Record of supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze large observational studies or clinical trials.
• Align research program with institutional priorities.
• Integrate best practices for equity and diversity.

Skills

Research leadership

Grant funding

Collaboration

Equity, diversity, and inclusion practices

Education

PhD or equivalent in epidemiology

Job description

Queen’s National Scholar – Cancer Epidemiology

Department of Public Health Sciences

Position Summary

Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen’s University invites applications for a Queen’s National Scholar (QNS) tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences. We are seeking a collaborative scholar with demonstrated leadership in cancer epidemiology, including clinical, molecular, genetic, or environmental approaches, whose research focuses on the determinants, prevention, or early detection and screening of cancer. The successful candidate will bring proven expertise in the successful conduct and analysis of large observational studies and/or clinical trials. This appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

1. Outstanding and innovative world‑class researcher with internationally recognized accomplishments and major impact in field demonstrated through peer‑assessed publications and diverse scholarly impact (e.g., contributions to standards of care, new treatments, or national or international policy).
2. Strong record of obtaining peer‑reviewed competitive grant funding from external bodies.
3. Established (or proposed), original, innovative research program of the highest quality with evidence of strong collaborations/interdisciplinary scholarship.
4. Evidence that the research program aligns with institutional and/or faculty priorities and existing or emerging research strengths.
5. Superior record of attracting and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and ability to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students, and future researchers.
6. Clear evidence of embedding best practices related to Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti‑racism, and accessibility (I‑EDIAA) into the research and learning environment.

Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree in epidemiology completed at the start date of the appointment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Vaccination Requirements

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID‑19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation. These requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.

How to Apply

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.

Applicants are encouraged to provide relevant information to contextualize their research record, especially concerning career interruptions, caregiving responsibilities, health conditions, or systemic barriers.

Queen’s is committed to providing support and accommodation for applicants with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation for submitting your application or during the interview process, please contact Nikki Remillard, Department Manager, Department of Public Health Sciences, at [e-mail].

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a valid legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool.

Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including the following documents:

• a cover letter including whether or not you have a valid legal work status in Canada;
• a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications, awards, grants—secured and pending—and other evidence of scholarly impact);
• a summary of the proposed research program and research vision for the next 7 years, including how equity, diversity and inclusion has been incorporated into the research design and research team, and the ways in which the program is making an impact in the field (e.g., through improvements in standards of care, community partnerships, policy influence or knowledge mobilization);
• a statement of teaching interests and experience, including a summary of Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) supervision and mentorship, and a statement on commitment to the facilitation and promotion of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti‑racism, and accessibility (I‑EDIAA) in the student and trainee environment;
• contact information for three potential people who could provide references upon request. Referees will be contacted only for shortlisted candidates, with advance notice.

The deadline for applications is January 5, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to Nikki Remillard at [e-mail]. Hard copy applications may be submitted to: Dr. Heather Stuart, Interim Department Head; c/o Nikki Remillard; Department of Public Health Sciences; Carruthers Hall; 62 Fifth Field Company Lane; Queen’s University; Kingston, Ontario; CANADA K7L 3N6.

Appointments are subject to review and final approval by the Provost. Candidates holding an existing tenure‑track or continuing‑adjunct appointment at Queen’s will not be considered.