Assistant or Associate Professor (Research), Department of Human Genetics, Neurobiology (C2-231020)

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Position Description

The McGill University Department of Human Genetics in partnership with the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital invites applications for a Contract Academic Staff (Research) faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Research) in the general area of molecular neurobiology in health and disease. The rank will be determined according to the chosen candidates’ qualifications and experience. This position is a contract faculty position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

This position will be a part of the Ludmer Centre Single-Cell Genomics Brain Initiative in partnership with the Douglas Mental Health Institute, the Montreal Neurological Institute (The Neuro) and the LDI/JGH. Applications are encouraged from many areas of neurobiology including but not limited to neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, and brain disorders/diseases including brain tumors. 

The LDI is the research arm of the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) which is affiliated with the CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (CCOMTL) and is part of the McGill Integrated University Health Network. The LDI boasts more than 200 researchers, 450 administrative and support staff, and about 275 post-graduate students and post-doctoral fellows who receive their research training at the Institute yearly. The McGill Department of Human Genetics is part of the School of Biomedical Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine. Faculty members in the Department have research labs at the main University campus and in the different Research Institutes associated with the McGill teaching hospitals. The Department is responsible for training basic scientists in human genetics as well as genetic counsellors, medical students, and specialists in the various clinical areas of medical genetics. Currently more than 200 graduate and postdoctoral trainees are enrolled in the Department.

Job Duties

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Develop an internationally competitive research program in neurobiology;
• Focus on single-cell analysis and the use of these technologies to understand and ultimately ameliorate human genetic diseases;
• Attract local, provincial, national and if possible, international funding;
• Collaborate with other groups at the LDI, McGill and internationally;
• Teach each in the Department of Human Genetics (and possibly other Departments) at the MSc, PhD and Post-doctoral level, as well as contribute to classroom, small group and other forms of teaching;
• Provide an inclusive and welcoming environment that fosters collaboration, cooperation and commitment.

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:
Candidates must have:

• A PhD and or MD/PhD in Biochemistry, Neurobiology, Genetics or a related field and significant post-doctoral experience;
• Experience in the area of single cell “omic” technology;
• Evidence of strong research productivity and a publication record in the field of neurobiology, neurochemistry or neurogenetics with a demonstrated ability to attract competitive funding;
• Fluency in English is essential. A working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring it within a few years of appointment is preferred.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Human Genetics
Job Type:
Contract Academic Staff
Rank:
Assistant or Associate Professor

Length of Appointment

3 years

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Period:
Please submit your application within 30 days of the publication of this advertisement.
Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae
• Statement of research (max 5 pages)
• Names and contact information of three referees

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.

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, [email protected] .

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