Tier II Canada Research Chair Position in Genomics, Department of Medical Genetics, Cumming School of Medicine
Position Description
The Department of Medical Genetics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) invite applications for a NSERC Tier II Canada Research Chair (tenure-track) in Genomics research at the Assistant Professor level. This position represents a major investment in genomic research, and the successful applicant will join a program with a vision to develop an internationally recognized program in Child Health Genomics.
Qualifications include a PhD or MD, or equivalent. The preferred applicant will be specialized in wet or dry lab genomic technologies, with a vision to develop an independent research program focused primarily on regulatory genomics. The preferred applicant will have an emerging track record of successful research demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, track record of funding commensurate with stage of career and maturity of their research plan. Either cellular or models systems may be used to support their research program. Expectations for the current position include the establishment of a vigorous, sustainable, externally-funded research program (for which 75% time will be protected), contributions to teaching and graduate student supervision.
The successful candidate will occupy laboratory space in a multidisciplinary environment including geneticists, bioinformaticians, and models systems researchers studying organ development, cellular fate determination and genetic disease among other interests. The Department, Institute and School are also home to a number of excellent core research facilities, including leading edge next generation sequencing, bioinformatics, microscopy, proteomics and nucleic acid infrastructure. Please visit our websites at http://www.ucalgary.ca/medicalgenetics.ca and http://www.ucalgary.ca/research4kids for more information.
Interested candidates should submit curriculum vitae, a summary of research interests and arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted by April 30, 2016. Informal inquiries regarding this opportunity are also welcomed.
Dr. Francois Bernier, MD
Head, Department of Medical Genetics
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
3330 Hospital Drive NW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 4N1
Email: [email protected]
The University of Calgary believes that a respectful workplace, equal opportunity and building a diverse workforce contribute to the richness of the environment for teaching, learning and research, and provide faculty, staff, students and the public with a university that reflects the society it serves. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)
Additional Information
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