Canada Impact+ Research Chair In Health, Including Biotechnology

McGill University

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Base: salary will be commensurate with qualificati...
World-leading researcher
Transformative research projects
Knowledge mobilization plan
The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) Program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges

Job Summary

  • The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) Program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges.
  • Impact+ Research Chairs will receive long-term funding and institutional support to advance ambitious and transformative projects in Canada’s strategic priority areas, build and maintain exceptional research teams, and collaborate with partners across sectors and borders.
  • Successful candidates will be responsible for leading an innovative, transformative and world-leading research program within their selected strategic priority area; creating and maintaining an inclusive, collaborative environment; recruiting, teaching, and mentoring a diverse team of researchers and trainees.

Matching Summary

The Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) Program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in attracting world-leading researchers whose work addresses critical national and global challenges.

Salary

Base: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • world-leading researcher
  • transformative research projects
  • knowledge mobilization plan
  • inclusive, collaborative environment
  • mentoring diverse team

Nice-to-have

  • commercialization and social benefits
  • developing next generation personnel
  • collaboration across sectors and borders
  • research reflecting diverse traditions

Key Requirements

  • Internationally based at application deadline
  • Track record of research accomplishments
  • PhD required for tenure-track appointment
  • Full Professor or Associate Professor rank

Work Rights

Authorized to work in Canada

Sponsorship: available

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