Assistant Professor (Research), Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Neurodegenerative Dis[...]

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Position Description

The McGill University Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital (The Neuro) is currently inviting applications for a Contract Academic Staff (Research) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the field of Neurodegenerative Diseases, with specific expertise in lipidomics. This is a three-year contract and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

The Neuro is an integral part of McGill University, located in downtown Montreal, one of the most multicultural and lively cities in North America. McGill University offers a leading international research environment in neuroscience and has recently been awarded major funding for a research program in understanding the role of the lysosomal glycosphingolipid metabolism pathway in neurodegeneration. The neuroscience community at McGill and in greater Montreal is one of the largest and most diverse in North America.

The Neuro provides a highly integrated research and clinical environment, with 9 research groups home to approximately 80 principal investigators, clinics specialized in neurology and neurosurgery, and a clinical research unit conducting multiple clinical trials. This provides a unique environment for studying fundamental and applied neuroscience.

The Neuro has embarked on a journey to set a global precedent as the first academic institute to fully embrace the principles of Open Science. In that context, the Institute highly encourages its researchers to work under these principles.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will contribute to a strong interdisciplinary clinical and/or research program at McGill University. They will be expected to be actively involved in all aspects of McGill’s academic mission (i.e., teaching, research, supervision of graduate students, and involvement in academic and administrative committees). In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct vigorous cutting-edge research augmenting our existing efforts in the field of Neurodegenerative Diseases, with specific focus on lipidomics;
• Develop a research program in their own areas of expertise and in coherence with the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery and The Neuro;
• Independently acquire sufficient funds to support training of graduate students at the MSc and PhD level;
• Disseminate research findings through peer-review publications, and other knowledge translation and exchange activities;
• Contribute to formal classroom teaching within their area of expertise.

McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also expected.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• PhD in neuroscience or a related field of research with advanced Post-Doctoral training, and with specific background in lipidomics;
• Exhibit evidence of both an exceptionally strong research productivity and the ability to attract competitive funding in their own area of expertise and in coherence with the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery and The Neuro;
• Proven potential to advance the field of neuroscience;
• Working knowledge of French or a commitment to acquiring the necessary language skills within a few years of appointment.

Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery
Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Job Status: Full-time

Posting Period: 30 days from the date of posting

The following supporting documents are required:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
• Statement of research;
• 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.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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