Lakehead University, in partnership with the Thunder Bay Regional
Research Institute (TBRRI), invites applications from recognized and respected
scholars to be considered for up to two Lakehead University/TBRRI Research
Chairs in molecular imaging and advanced diagnostics. These positions will be
tenure-track or tenured and available in any academic rank at the University
depending on candidates' qualifications. Chairs will be appointed in one of
three faculties: Engineering, Science and Environmental Studies or Health and
Behavioural Sciences. Qualified candidates are sought who have an established
research program relative to the broad field of medical imaging technology and
applications. The candidates should have expertise in one or more of the
following areas:
Engineering
Particular areas of interest include investigation of techniques
and technologies to establish new modalities for medical imaging, informatics,
and biomedical engineering. Engineering candidates are expected to be
registered professional engineers or qualified and willing to pursue such
designation in the Province of Ontario.
Science and Environmental Studies
Particular areas of interest include the discovery of biomarkers
and the development of imaging probes, application of medical imaging to human
biology, development of medical imaging as a surrogate endpoint for clinical
trials, development and application of techniques for image-guided
interventions, and medical biophysics.
Health and Behavioural Sciences
Particular areas of interest include the application of medical
imaging to: Aboriginal health, cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung
disease, mental health and addiction, comprehensive hospital-based clinical
services, development and application of techniques for functional magnetic
resonance imaging, and injury and disability.
The successful candidates will hold a Doctoral degree, have
excellent research credentials, and have a demonstrated record of securing
competitive external research funding. Candidates must be researchers who can
bring an innovative perspective to the University in carrying out and leading
research, and contributing to the undergraduate and graduate programs at the
University.
The Chairs' expertise will complement research underway at
Lakehead University and TBRRI. The Chairs will contribute to the on-going
initiative to develop an interdisciplinary program in Medical Biophysics and
Imaging at Lakehead University. Ph.D. programs are currently available in
Biotechnology, Chemistry and Material Science, and Psychology. A Ph.D. program
in
Electrical and Computer Engineering is currently under development
as well. Chairs will be given a competitive salary, start-up package, and a
reduced teaching load.
Lakehead University offers on-campus and community-based programs,
continuing education and distributed learning, and graduate programs at the
Master's and Doctoral levels. Lakehead is a comprehensive research-intensive
University providing an impressive array of programs in professional arts,
sciences, and the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
The University has an enrolment of approximately 8,100 students at
campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia, with a significant Aboriginal contingent
at the Thunder Bay campus. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca
TBRRI is a health research institute, located in Thunder Bay,
Ontario. It is an independent, not-for-profit research corporation, and a joint
venture partner of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. TBRRI's mission
is to improve the quality of healthcare through excellence in patient-centred
research, pioneering a new standard of excellence in the clinical investigation
of novel molecular imaging-based diagnostic technologies for disease
prevention, early detection, and image-guided treatment. For further
information, please visit: www.tbrri.com
Applications including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae,
five-year research plan, three publications that demonstrate a significant
contribution to the field, evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as a
statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, course outlines), and
the contact information of three referees should be sent to:
Andrew P. Dean, Interim Vice-President Research Economic
Development and Innovation
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P7B 5E1
tel: 807-343-8201 e-mail: vpresearch@lakeheadu.ca
Review of applications will commence on March 15, 2015 and
will continue until the positions are filled.
This position is subject to
budgetary approval.
Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Regional Research
Institute are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to creating a
diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all qualified
individuals including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons,
and persons with disabilities. We appreciate your interest; however, only those
selected for an interview will be notified. Priority will be given to Canadian
Citizens and Landed Immigrants.