Assistant/Associate Professor (Research), Department of Psychiatry (C2-230921)

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Position Description

The Department of Psychiatry at McGill University and the Douglas Research Centre are currently inviting applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position in the field of computational genomics, epigenomics, proteomics (“omics”). This will be a three-year, renewable appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

Applicants with expertise in any relevant areas in bioinformatics, computer science, computational genomics, programming, mathematics will be considered, with priority to those with a strong track record in single-cell data analysis. Scientists focusing on computational integration of large-scale functional and comparative multiomic datasets are especially encouraged to apply.

McGill is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities with students from over 140 countries. The university is located in Montreal, a cosmopolitan city with great cultural and linguistic diversity. It has long been considered a leader in neuroscience and a strong innovator in methods that support a wide spectrum of basic and clinical research endeavours.

With over 55 researchers spanning a full range of mental health research (neuroscience, clinical services, policy, and epidemiology/population health), the Douglas Research Centre (DRC) has been an international leader in mental health research for more than 30 years. The DRC has been at the forefront of pioneering innovative methods in the field of psychiatry, including single-cell neurobiology and has recently secured significant funding for a research program focused on using single-cell approaches to gain insights into the brain and its related disorders.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will conduct rigorous cutting-edge research augmenting the existing efforts of the DRC. They will develop a fundamental, disease-relevant research program in their own areas of expertise, aligned with the strategic priorities of the Research Centre and Department of Psychiatry. They are expected to independently acquire funds to support the training of graduate students at the MSc and Ph.D. level. They will disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and other knowledge translation and exchange activities, participate actively in all aspects of the Research Centre and McGill’s academic mission, and demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas (research, teaching, supervision of graduate students, and involvement in academic and administrative committees).

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to formal classroom teaching at McGill.

McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Candidates must:

1. have a PhD in Computational genomics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or a related field, and have completed advanced postdoctoral training;
2. demonstrate excellent research productivity and the ability to attract competitive funding;
3. have a proven track record in advancing the field of Computational genomics and/or neuroscience;
4. demonstrate a commitment to and, in accordance with circumstances, a track record in equity, diversity, and inclusiveness (EDI);
5. have a working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring it within a few years of appointment.

Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatry

Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')

Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Job Status: Full-time

Posting Period: 60 days from date of posting

The following supporting documents are required:

1. Cover letter and curriculum vitae
2. Statement of research
3. Names and contact information of three referees

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McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

L’Université McGill est une institution de langue anglaise dans laquelle la majorité des activités d’enseignement et de recherche s’effectuent en langue anglaise, rendant essentielle l’utilisation de l’anglais pour la communication orale et écrite.

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, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

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