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Tier II Canada Research Chair in Immuno-Cardiology

Employer
University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine
Location
Calgary (Region), Alberta
Salary
Details to be provided
Closing date
Nov 1, 2019

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Profession
Physician
Specialty
Cardiology

The Departments of Cardiac Sciences and Physiology & Pharmacology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary and the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta invite applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Immuno-Cardiology.  The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) and will be nominated for a CRC Tier II Chair. 

This will be an appointment for an outstanding basic/translational scientist to lead a program in cardiovascular research within a multidisciplinary research environment.  The successful candidate will have 80% protected time for academic research.  Academic opportunities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  This is an excellent opportunity for an independent researcher who wishes to collaborate with a productive, multidisciplinary group of clinical and basic investigators. Laboratory space and associated resources for establishing a research program will be provided by the Libin Institute of Alberta. Start-up funds will be made available and commensurate with the research track record and vision of the candidate for the research program.  

Qualifications include a PhD with expertise in immunology and cardiovascular science.  The successful candidate will be an early-career investigator with a proven record of excellence and leadership in research at the discovery and/or translational science level as demonstrated by accomplishment in basic science and translational research including a sufficient record of research publication in high-impact peer reviewed journals as well as appropriate success with research operating grants or salary awards. The applicant will hold expertise in advanced live cell/tissue imaging technologies within cardiovascular models of human disease and in so doing, provide unique support and high impact opportunities for other translational scientists within CSM.  Publications in the field of immune-cardiology will be important to be strongly considered.  The candidate must be capable of high level collaboration between the Libin Cardiovascular Institute and the Snyder Institute for Chronic Disease.

The successful candidate will be part of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta. Current membership includes over 150 principal investigators and their research teams with a broad range of interests in Cardiovascular Medicine. The Institute is housed within the Cumming School of Medicine.

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

The Cumming School of Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce that will contribute to creating the future of health. We are committed to fostering diversity through cultivating an environment where people with a variety of backgrounds, genders, interests, and talents feel welcome and supported.  This includes the provision of a formal mentoring program, internal grant review programs that enhance success in research grant applications, pilot funding programs and other support programs.

Tier II Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Candidates who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree and who have had career breaks, such as maternity, parental, or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc., may have their eligibility for a Tier II Chair assessed through the program’s Tier II justification process. In cases where the candidate has more than one PhD, or have obtained a professional degree (MD, DVM, etc) in addition to a PhD, the first of these degrees is used in the 10-year qualification. Exemptions may be granted by providing a formal justification. Please contact UCalgary’s Office of Research Services for more information: ipd@ucalgary.ca. Further information about the Canada Research Chairs Program can be found on the Government of Canada’s CRC website, including eligibility criteria.

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record.  Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application.  Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link via the University of Calgary Careers site. Please be aware the application process allows for only four attachments. Your four attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents such as publications):

  • Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees
  • Statement of research interests and a description of a proposed 5-year research plan for the Chair

View full posting and apply: https://medicine.careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/4641586-tier-ii-canada-research-chair-in-immuno-cardiology-departments-of-cardiac-sciences-and-physiology-and-pharmacology-cumming-school-of-medicine

Questions about this position may be directed to:

Dr. Paul W.M. Fedak

Professor and Head, Department of Cardiac Sciences

Director, Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta

pwfedak@ucalgary.ca

Application deadline: November 8, 2019

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website (http://careers.ucalgary.ca/).  For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine (http://medicine.careers.ucalgary.ca/)

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here; in particular, we encourage members of the four designated groups (women, Aboriginal People, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities) to apply. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity or requests for accommodation can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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